15 Jersey Shore Beaches Closed Due To Unsafe Bacteria Levels: Patch PM

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15 N.J. Beaches Shut Down Because Of Bacterial Contamination

Fifteen Jersey Shore beaches were closed Wednesday because of bacteria, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.>>>Read more here.

Yesterday's Patch PM: Video Shows Cops Fatally Shooting NJ Man 45 Times (Graphic)

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No Bail For Accused N.J. Child Killer

• Andreas Erazo admitted stabbing Abbie Smith, 11, and binding her body with a computer cord, prosecutors said in court Wednesday.

MVC Humiliated Brick Woman With Breast Cancer: Lawsuit

• "Does she think she is the only person whoever had cancer?" said MVC worker who demanded she remove head scarf, according to a witness.

6 Arrested In South Jersey Drug Bust: Police

• Six people were arrested and various drugs were seized following a long-term investigation into the sale of dangerous and illegal narcotics, police said.

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