N.J. Twins Died Simultaneously Of Natural Causes / Catholic School Teacher Arrested / Skateboarding Teen Goes Missing

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

Infant Twins Died Of Natural Causes, Prosecutor's Office Says

A set of 7-month-old twins who died in their Lindenwold apartment last week died of natural causes, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office confirmed Friday morning.

Man Using Heroin Shot, Killed At N.J. Turnpike Rest Area

The incident happened Thursday at the Molly Pitcher Service Area in Cranbury.

Missing N.J. Teen Last Seen Riding Skateboard

A 17-year-old Raritan Township youth, has not been seen since early Wednesday morning after he had an argument with his family about homework.

Several North Jersey Dogs Diagnosed With Deadly Disease

Veterinarians in Paramus have diagnosed five dogs with leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that, if left untreated, leads to kidney damage, meningitis, liver failure and death. The five cases are an unusually high amount, the veterinarians say.

Chatham Moms Hire Lawyers Over Islam In Middle School Curriculum

Libby Hilsenrath and Nancy Gayer have hired Thomas More Law Center, a Michigan-based conservative nonprofit law firm that tries to "preserve America’s Judeo-Christian heritage" to represent them.

N.J. Catholic School Teacher Had Sexual Relationship With Student: Prosecutor

A teacher at Roselle Catholic High School was arrested and charged with engaging in a sexual relationship with a student, the Union County Prosecutor announced.

N.J. Man Arrested For Beating Girlfriend's Toddler Twins

CT scans were done, and the toddlers showed no signs of neurological damage. One did require staples in his head.

Boy Injured In North Jersey DUI Crash Spent 10th Birthday In Hospital

A crowd funding effort has raised more than $68,000 for Matthew Polifonte and his family since the accident earlier this month.

Guilty Verdict In Short Hills Mall Carjacking Murder

The first of four trials in the fatal shooting of attorney Dustin Friedland has resulted in a conviction.

Bayville Father Gets Three Years In Prison For Drowning Death Of Toddler Daughter

Robert Trella is already eligible for parole under plea bargain terms.