Terrifying: Dogs attack boy at NJ motel

Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Tuesday:

⬛ Voting today? What you need to know and how to report problems

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Know before you go.

From what you can wear to why you may be given a provisional ballot.

Here is what you need to know before you go vote in New Jersey and how to report any problems.

⬛ Early voting ends in NJ: See the turnout in your county

The final day of early in-person voting in New Jersey turned out to be the biggest.

According to numbers released by Garden State officials, more than 150,000 votes were tallied in person on Sunday, the last day designated for early on-site voting.

In total, New Jersey collected 1,173,400 votes during the nine-day period that began on Oct. 26, according to Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way, who also serves as Secretary of State.

On Saturday, nearly 140,000 in-person ballots were cast in New Jersey. The one-day total was around 139,000 on Friday.

⬛ SEE: NJ woman votes in bra after dramatically ripping off shirt

Woman wears a Trump shirt in March 2023 (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

HAMILTON (Mercer) — A woman in a Trump shirt showed a little skin as she cast her ballot in this New Jersey town.

Poll workers asked her to put on a jacket and take off the hat. Wearing political apparel at polling sites is not allowed under the state's electioneering laws.

Standing before 100 other voters, the woman took off her hat and shirt. She swung the shirt like a lasso and voted in her bra.

⬛ NJ man accused of carjacking driver who stopped to help at crash

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A 34-year-old man has been accused of carjacking a driver who stopped to help after a single vehicle crash last week.

Ikeice Bell, of the Monmouth Junction section, was charged with kidnapping, criminal restraint, terroristic threats, and two counts of aggravated assault on a police officer — as he allegedly spit at an arresting officer, South Brunswick police said.

⬛ NJ officer hurt while shooting dogs mauling family's own child

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SAYREVILLE — A police officer was hurt while responding to an emergency call about a family’s dogs mauling their own child.

On Monday around 11:20 a.m., Sayreville Police were called to The Knights Inn along Route 35.

Responding officers saw the dogs attacking a 10-year-old boy — at which point they shot the dogs.

Animals gone wild in NJ: Turkeys, tigers, snakes, bears and more

The best of animal encounters — real and a few rumored — from around New Jersey.

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NJ arrests, sentences linked to Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot

More than three years later, over 40 people from New Jersey or with NJ ties had been charged with involvement in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Anyone with tips can call 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov.

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