Sea Lice In NJ (Update) / Search For Severed Arm / Road-Rage Tape

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

Sea Lice Outbreak Makes NJ Beachgoers Miserable (Update)

Swimmers at NJ beaches have been plagued by sea lice in recent weeks. The pests are actually the larvae of jellyfish and carry a sting. Here's where they are, and how to avoid them.>>>Read more here.

Search On For Severed Arm After NJ Motorcycle Crash, Police Say

Witnesses allege motorcycles were drag racing on the Jersey Shore bridge before the crash that threw a man 326 feet, police said..

Video Of Truck Flipping On NJ Highway In Alleged Road Rage Incident

The driver of an SUV thought the tractor-trailer driver was driving aggressively, police said. See the video.

Major Heroin, Drug Suppliers Arrested In NJ Town During 3 Raids

The people allegedly sold opioids and prescription drugs connected to numerous overdoses in the area, police say.

State Employee Kills Herself In Paramus Office: Cops

The 'dedicated' employee shot herself and later died at a local hospital, police said.

Four Cars Stolen From Holmdel In One Day; Newark Crew Charged

An alleged luxury car theft ring out of Newark has been dismantled. It included four cars stolen from Holmdel all on the same day, July 24.

'Pray For My Son:' Middletown Teen Shot In Jacksonville

"Pray for my son," said the mother of George Amadeo. He was saved by his father, who jumped on his son when the shooter was 5 feet away.

Over 100 Diseased, Dead Animals Found At Mercer County Farm: Cops

The owner of a Hamilton Township farm faces multiple animal cruelty charges following reports from neighbors and the state.

Popular 55-Year-Old Family-Owned Perkins In Monmouth Closes

A favorite family restaurant has closed in Monmouth County, and the tributes are pouring in from the many people who worked and ate there.

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