Top 10 Jefferson Stories of August

1. Driver in Fatal Crash: I Was 'Probably Twice the Legal Limit'

Jersey City man told authorities he was drunk when his SUV flipped on Route 15, killing three occupants and a pregnant woman's unborn child, affidavit said.

2. 4 Killed, Including Unborn Baby, in Route 15 Crash

A Jersey City man was charged with multiple counts of aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide after he crashed his SUV that was carrying nine occupants, authorities said.

3. River Styx Co-Owner Head of Heroin Network, Cops Say

Seven arrested on drug charges in operation that spanned Morris, Essex and Sussex counties, authorities allege.

4. 100 Folds of Heroin Seized in Jefferson Bust

Two township men were charged with heroin possession on Aug. 13 after they were found to be in possession of 100 folds of suspected heroin and a hypodermic needle, according to police.

5. 70 Heroin Bags, Crack Seized in Route 15 Bust

Sparta police seized 70 bags of heroin, four vials of crack cocaine and marijuana laced with PCP after stopping a car on Route 15 in a DWI investigation that led to four arrests.

6. Family Claims $10.5M Lotto Ticket Sold in Jefferson

Karen and Edward James bought their lottery ticket in Jefferson in early July and claimed their prize recently.

7. Overturned Cement Truck Snarls Route 15 Traffic

An overturned cement truck at the intersection of Route 15 and Berkshire Valley Road took out a southbound travel lane on Aug. 5.

8. Cracked Windshield Leads to 'Blue Magic' Heroin Bust, Cops Say

A cracked windshield led police to arrest a pair of brothers for possession of heroin on Route 15 in Sparta Township, Sgt. John-Paul Beebe said.

9. Forfeiture Sought of River Styx Restaurant at Center of Drug Ring

Just days after a Lake Hopatcong business owner was arrested for drug trafficking between Essex, Sussex and Morris Counties, the prosecutor’s office filed for forfeiture of his business.

10. Serious 'Movement' to Unfold at New Jefferson CrossFit Location

A new business plans to embrace the greater Jefferson community while offering workouts designed with a “community feeling” when Crossfit opens at 219 Espanong Road.