Crime & Safety
Drunk Driver Celebrating Birthday Hit, Killed NJ Teacher: Cops
Check out the top news that made headlines Wednesday across the Patch network in New Jersey.

Share-worthy stories from the New Jersey Patch network to talk about tonight:
DWI Driver Charged In Hit-And-Run That Killed Beloved NJ Teacher: Prosecutor
A man who was out celebrating his 39th birthday was drunk when he was involved in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a beloved 35-year-old teacher in Union County in January, authorities allege. Charges were announced Wednesday. READ MORE.
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"Before I left I said, 'Take care and if you ever need us again Ryan, I'm glad you know the number'," the Woodbridge police officer said. READ MORE.
Brother Stationed Overseas For Nearly 1 Year Surprises Sister At School
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Maggie Angrosina thought her brother, U.S. Army Spec. Matthew Angrosina, wasn't coming home for another month. He surprised her Wednesday during a school assembly. READ MORE.
Well that sounds just lovely. READ MORE.
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