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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Evening News Brief: Authorities: Puppy found dead in weighted cage submerged in pond

Authorities: Puppy found dead in weighted cage submerged in pond

Authorities say a 10-week-old puppy was found dead in a submerged and weighted cage in a Passaic County pond.

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Defecating superintendent sues over release of mug shot

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