Sharks, Shoplifter Banned From Walmart and Hating On Jersey: July On Patch

Here’s a look at the top 10 most-read stories in July on Patch sites in New Jersey:

1. New Jersey: The Most Hated State In America, New Poll Says

“New Jersey is the only state in the country which people tend to have a negative opinion of,” YouGov said in its summary.

2. Lifetime Walmart Banishment For North Jersey Woman Who Shoplifted

A Hopatcong woman’s shoplifting admission from a Morris County Walmart store came with more than a few fines and some community service.

3. William Paterson University Prof Hid Drugs Inside Body: Police

A Sparta woman allegedly hid marijuana inside of a body cavity and asked to be taken to the hospital prior to her arrest, Riverdale Police Lt. James MacIntosh said.

4. WATCH: Swarm Of Sharks Appearing At Jersey Shore

Beachgoers capture sharks on video as they swim near the shoreline in Sea Isle City.

5. Family Dogs Save Child From Backyard Bear

A pack of family dogs intervened when a bear began approaching a three-year-old in her own backyard in Long Valley. One canine sustained injuries to the face and leg before scaring off the wild animal.

6. Essex County Teacher Blames Brain Condition For Alleged Sex Crimes

Caldwell resident Nicole Dufault says “frontal lobe syndrome” was behind sex acts with six male students.

7. WATCH: Naked Woman Takes Stroll Through South Jersey Convenience Store

A naked woman walked into a Wawa in Delranand was inside for about two minutes before leaving empty handed, reports say.

8. Essex County Politician Punches Blind Army Vet In Face

One of Essex County’s leading politicians has been captured on a surveillance video apparently throwing punches at a 75-year-old, blind Army veteran.

9. Cops: Drunk Driver Crashes, Kills 3 in Fiery Multi-Car Wreck on Route 80

A man, woman, and baby were killed when the vehicle they were driving in was sandwiched between two other vehicles on Route 80.

10. Shark Sighting Halts Swimming At Jersey Shore Beach

A lifeguard says he saw what appeared to be a shark fin, and he called swimmers out of the water after seeing the fish.