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A Hunterdon County grand jury indicted 53-year-old Christopher H. Kascik for allegedly providing alcohol to and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl. Kascik was a civilian employee of the Hunterdon County Sheriff’s Office at the time of his arrest.

Maplewood police responded to two separate crashes involving children last week. One student was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk near the middle school, and a cyclist was struck by a driver who was later ticketed for a crosswalk violation.

A Saddle Brook police officer was seriously injured early Sunday morning during a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 80. New Jersey State Police are searching for the driver who fled the scene after striking the officer during a traffic stop.

Lindenwold Elementary School 4 will remain closed through Monday following an accidental fire caused by roof construction. Students will transition to remote learning, with the district distributing laptops on Thursday and offering bulk meal packages for pickup next week.

A six-year-old boy died Sunday night after being struck by a car on the Black Horse Pike in Pleasantville. The driver remained at the scene, and police are still investigating why the child entered the roadway.

The historic Steel Pier in Atlantic City is for sale with an $85 million asking price. The 130-year-old amusement park will remain open through 2026 as the listing opens the door for potential hotel or residential redevelopment.
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