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Naked Wawa Stroll / More Shark Sightings / Poodle Dies In Bay / Man Killed By Police Cruiser / Winning Lotto Ticket

Catch up on recent news in South Jersey, including strangest police stories and a Good News roundup.

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Toms River Man Struck And Killed By Lacey Police Cruiser

  • Neil Van De Putte, 25, was crossing against a traffic signal when the accident occurred, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office says.

WATCH: Naked Woman Takes Stroll Through South Jersey Convenience Store

  • She left the Wawa in Delran empty handed after employees apparently threatened to call the police.

Man Who Drowned Off Mantoloking Beach Suffered Seizure In The Water

  • John A. Crimmins, 22, of Yonkers, who died on July 4, was an avid surfer and a lifeguard.

Man Pleads Guilty In Crash That Killed Brick Woman

  • Robert P. Cook Jr. of Point Pleasant was taking prescription medications when he hit the car of Jane Eager, 80, in the March 2013, police said.

Shark Sighting Halts Swimming At Jersey Shore Beach

  • A lifeguard says he saw what appeared to be a shark fin, and he called swimmers out of the water after seeing the fish.

Two Bodies Found in Cape May County Wednesday Morning: Prosecutor

  • The bodies were found in a wooded section of Rio Grande.

Burlington County Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket, Splitting Nearly $1M Pot

  • The winning tickets were the only five sold for Monday’s drawing that matched all five numbers drawn.

State Officials Applying for Federal Funds for Recovery From June 23 Storm

  • State officials are seeking FEMA funds as South Jersey recovers from the June 23 storm.

No Warnings: Trespassers At Heritage Minerals Site Will Be Ticketed, Mayor Says

  • In the wake of the drowning of DeNasia Davis at the site on June 30, Manchester is stepping up patrols to prevent another tragedy.

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GOOD NEWS

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