Merrick Patch's Top Stories of May 2013

With all the hustle and bustle of the news in Merrick, it's easy to miss the big stories. 

If you hadn't heard the news, here are the top 10 stories for May on Merrick Patch:

1. UPDATE: Woman Jumped in Front of Train in Merrick
   
2. DA: Merokean Stole More Than $450K from Employer
   
3. Woman, Child Escape Merrick Avenue Van Fire
   
4. UPDATE: Slain Hofstra Student Killed by Police Bullet
   
5. Merrick Couple Charged With Public Assistance Fraud
   
6. VIDEO: Man Breaks into Cars in Merrick
   
7. UPDATE: Hofstra Shooting Victim Identified
   
8. Crimes Nearby: Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship with Disabled Student
   
9. UPDATE: Lockout Ends After Authorities Catch Loose Dogs
   
10. Four Sent to Hospital in Merrick Crash