10-Foot Python Found On Dumpster In North Jersey: Patch PM

Good evening North Jersey Patch readers! Here are some of the share-worthy stories from our area for today.

Here are the top five stories from North Jersey:

1. A Mahwah resident got an unwelcome surprise on their recent trip to the dumpster as they were greeted by a 10-foot python. The snake had been recently wounded, according to a police report, and a local breeder was issued summonses. (Read more on Patch)
2. The Somerset Regional Animal Shelter Bridgewater is in desperate need of help after they took in 39 cats and 46 dogs. To top it off, their washers and dryers are now broken. (Read more on Patch)
3. Federal prosecutors announced Tuesday that eight alleged members of an interstate burglary crew have been charged in a conspiracy that targeted more than 50 homeowners of Asian descent in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and Delaware. (Read more on Patch)
4. Former president Barack Obama will join #BlackLivesMatter co-founder Alicia Garza, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and other community leaders for a virtual event at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.(Read more on Patch)
5. Four local teens previously never saw Morris County stand up for Palestine. That all changed when hundreds showed up Sunday to their rally in the wake of Gaza-centered attacks. (Read more on Patch)

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