Clown Sightings / Gas Tax Increase / Fatal NJ Transit Crash / Plane Crash: This Week On Patch

Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey:

Suspicious Clown Sightings Under Investigation By N.J. Police

The New Jersey incidents are among a broader pattern of odd clown sightings nationwide

1 Dead, More Than 100 Injured After NJ Transit Train Crashes In Hoboken

One person was killed and more than 100 people were injured in a New Jersey Transit train crash at the Hoboken terminal Thursday morning.

Deal Reached To Increase NJ Gas Tax By 23 Cents

The deal, announced Friday, includes a cut to the sales tax and eventual elimination of the estate tax.

N.J. Marijuana Legalization Bill Would Treat Weed Like Tobacco

The proposed law would also allow New Jersey residents with prior pot possession arrests to apply for record expungement.

You've Got to See What This Man Caught in Raritan Bay

Eddie Grant has been fishing in Raritan Bay his entire life. But he's never caught anything quite like this.

Suspect Opens Fire On N.J. Highway, Shoots At Cop: Police

Details were released Wednesday after a suspect shot at a police officer, opening fire on a N.J. highway, police said.

2 Dead After Small Plane Crashes In New Jersey

The fatal crash happened Sunday in Franklin Township.

Matchbox 20 Singer Rob Thomas Donates $10K to East Brunswick Animal Shelter

Matchbox 20 singer Rob Thomas just donated $10,000 to an East Brunswick-based animal rescue group at the North Brunswick PetSmart.

WATCH: Deer Tries To Climb Into Howell Woman's Truck

The incident was caught on video by the dash camera of a Howell police car. Hear the radio transmission from the police officer.