Top NJ news stories for Thursday

Here are the top New Jersey news stories for *day*

⬛ George Santos accused of scamming disabled NJ veteran
US Navy Vet from NJ claims George Santos left his sick dog to die

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⬛ Report: NJ man kept girlfriend's body in garbage bag for 5 months
David Gibson, of Trenton, is accused of keeping the body of his girlfriend in a garbage bag for 5 months at their home

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⬛ SUV smashes through window into lobby of Toms River, NJ bank
Look: Video from outside the bank shows SUV smashing into bank lobby.

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⬛ Monmouth County town files lawsuit against NJ for vehicle thefts
Officials say changes to the bail process have resulted in greater costs for municipalities battling the vehicle theft epidemic.

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⬛ Do you feel safe? NJ 101.5 Town Hall on crime
Join us tonight at 7 p.m. for a New Jersey 101.5 Town Hall special: “Rising Crime in New Jersey.

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