New Jersey's Top 5: Our Most Popular Facebook Stories This Week

From Trump rallies to new laws for dog owners, the news did not take any breaks this week. Check out the stories New Jersey Patch readers were sharing, reading and commenting on for the week of February 27.

New Jersey Girl, 13, Is Missing, May Be In Danger

Police have reported 13-year-old Gina Perrilla missing. According to authorities, the teenager is a runaway and is described as a Hispanic female, 13 years old, 5 feet, 5 inches, and approximately 190 to 200 pounds with long curly hair. Anyone who sees or comes in contact with her is advised to contact the Asbury Park Police Department or the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.

Pro-Trump Rally In Middletown; Sanctuary City Meeting In Red Bank

Monmouth County was host to both a Trump rally as well as a sanctuary city on Monday night. Another pro-Trump rally is scheduled for March 4 at the Route 35 ShopRite in Middletown. These rallies are part of the "Spirt of America" series taking place across the country.

Strict New Dog Tethering Law Passed in Woodbridge

Woodbridge Township passed a very strict new ordinance when it comes to keeping dogs tied up outside. The law, which went into effect on March 1, prohibits owners from tying their dog up from more than two hours at at a time and anyone found in violation will face a maximum fine of $2,000 per offense. The ordinance allows says that a dog's collar must be a non-choke-type collar and you cannot tie your dog up with chains.

31 N.J. Doctors Lost Jobs In Statewide Opioid Crackdown

Attorney General Christopher Porrino and the Division of Consumer Affairs have announced that 31 New Jersey physicians have lost their jobs over the past year after over-prescribing painkillers and other narcotics. The crackdown is part of a strategy to combat the ongoing heroin and opioid addiction crisis plaguing the state and nation.

Demolition Uncovers Torpedoes In South Toms River

Workers uncovered two inert torpedoes in the ground during the demolition of the Shanty House in south Toms River. Officials were able to determine that the torpedoes were safe because they were hollow, thus posed no risk to workers or anyone in the surrounding area. It remains unknown how long the torpedoes had been there.

Photo courtesy of a nearby employee