Major Child Porn Ring Busted / Bacterial Outbreak At N.J. Dentist / Fatal Lightning Strike / Winter 2017 Forecast

Check out this week's top news across the Patch network in New Jersey:

N.J. Dentist Linked To 15-Case Bacterial Outbreak, State Officials Say

A New Jersey dentist has been linked to 15 cases of bacterial infections, causing an "outbreak," state officials say. Patients are speaking out, bewildered that he's still allowed to practice.

40 From 37 N.J. Towns Busted In Statewide N.J. Child Porn Ring

Forty people from 37 towns in all 21 N.J. counties — including current and former school employees — were nabbed in a statewide child porn ring this week, according to authorities.

'NeverEnding Story' Returns To Movie Theaters For Limited Run: Find Screening Locations In N.J.

Falkor will fly again on the big screen this September. Classic 1980s cinema fans will get a blast from the past when "The NeverEnding Story" returns to select movie theaters for a two-day, nationwide run on Sept. 4 and 7. Several New Jersey theaters are participating.

N.J. Doctor Among 8 Busted In Deadly Statewide Opiate Ring: AG

A New Jersey doctor and seven others from six towns were busted Tuesday in a statewide opiate ring that left one person dead, according to authorities.

N.J. Man Killed, 2 Others Hurt In Lightning Strike, Authorities Say

A 38-year-old New Jersey man was killed and two others were hurt when lightning struck as they were swimming in a lake, according to authorities.

Farmer's Almanac Releases Long-Range Forecast For 2017 In New Jersey

The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its long-range weather predictions for the rest of 2016 and into 2017.

Missing Woman's Body Unearthed In Long Branch Backyard, 'Good Friend' Charged With Her Murder: Prosecutor

The 41-year-old woman's body was found wrapped in a tarp and buried three feet underground in the backyard of a Long Branch home. Her "good friend" is one of two charged with her murder, prosecutors say.

Eight Arrested, Drug Distribution Hub And Meth Lab Discovered In Ocean County: Police Chief

Berkeley police on Wednesday arrested eight people at a Grand Central Parkway home used as a drug distribution and meth lab and charged them with numerous drug offenses.

N.J. Cop Busted For Offering Favor for Sex With Defendant: Prosecutor

A New Jersey cop was busted this week for wanting sex from a defendant in exchange for a favor, authorities said.

Father, Son, Dog Killed In Jersey Shore House Fire

A father, son and dog died in a house fire at the Jersey Shore on Monday night, authorities said.