Watch Dog Fight Off Bear In West Milford Backyard: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the New Jersey Patch network to talk about tonight:

Watch Dog Fight Off Bear In West Milford Backyard

A black bear took down a bird feeder in Mark Stinziano and then his neighbor's dog came in and attacked it, scaring it away.>>>Read more.

Major NJ Drug Ring Connected To 33 Deaths Busted

A fentanyl and heroin mill that was linked to 93 overdoses was busted, and 3 county law enforcement agencies were involved.

NJ Wants To Make Sure You Can Get On Any Beach – Near A Bathroom

State officials say they're looking at ways to expand beach access – and making sure you can park and go to the bathroom, too.

NJ Motorcyclist Popped Wheelie, Flipped The Bird, Fled Police: PD

Police say the driver told them "he was being stupid and trying to have a little fun."

Dogs From Deadly Attack Found; Owner Lied To Cops: Barnegat PD

The owner has been charged with obstructing justice, while additional charges are pending, police said.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Man In Hospital After Boat Washes Up At Island Beach State Park
• Missing Man's Body Found In Delaware River
• Toxic Algae Bloom Closes Pennington Lake

Across America

• Ocasio-Cortez Sued For Blocking Other Pols On Twitter
• Chicago's Resident Gator Is On Social Media And It's Hilarious
• Wilmington Woman Gets Last Laugh With Her Obituary

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our New Jersey network. Thank you for reading.