Hunterdon County News, Weather & Scanner Reports
Breaking news, police and fire scanner coverage, severe weather alerts and power outage updates for Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
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🚨🚲 NAKED E-BIKE RIDER WANTED BY POLICE IN HUNTERDON COUNTY 👀
Readington Township police are searching for a man reported to be riding an electric bicycle through local trails while completely naked. Authorities released a photo of the individual and are asking the public for help identifying him after several similar reports.
🚨🌧️ FLOOD WATCH — MUCH OF NEW JERSEY
A Flood Watch is in effect for most of New Jersey until 4:00 AM Friday. Heavy rain and thunderstorms could cause flash flooding in low-lying areas, and residents are urged to avoid driving through flooded roads.
🚨⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH — MUCH OF NEW JERSEY
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for fifteen New Jersey counties until 8:00 PM tonight. Residents should prepare for potential damaging winds, large hail, and flooding while monitoring local weather updates for possible warnings.
🚨 FORMER NJ WRESTLING COACH CHARGED IN ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF 15-YEAR-OLD
Prosecutors charged former wrestling coach John Kane with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old in a Livingston hospital parking lot. Kane previously worked with several school and youth programs across multiple New Jersey counties, and he now faces six criminal counts.
💜⚾ 6th Annual Overdose Awareness Day Coming to TD Bank Ballpark August 29
Four county prosecutor offices will host the 6th Annual Overdose Awareness Day at TD Bank Ballpark on August 29. The event features free naloxone kits, recovery resources, and a charity raffle to support addiction prevention and treatment efforts.
🚔 Readington Township Man Arrested After Controlled Substances Allegedly Sent Through Mail
Readington Township police arrested 47-year-old David Develder after he allegedly received packages of illegal drugs through the mail. Authorities intercepted the parcels, which were addressed to a YouTube pseudonym, and charged him with multiple counts of drug possession.
🚨 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ISSUED FOR 16 NEW JERSEY COUNTIES ⛈️
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for sixteen New Jersey counties until 9:00 PM tonight. Residents should prepare for damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, and heavy rain that could cause localized flooding across most of the state.
🚨⛈️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ISSUED FOR PARTS OF NEW JERSEY ⚠️
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Hunterdon, Mercer, and Somerset counties until 3:45 a.m. Residents should expect damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, and potential power outages, and are advised to stay indoors until the storm passes.
🚨 Hunterdon County Man Faces New Charge in Alleged False Report Case Involving Law Enforcement 🚨
A Hunterdon County man faces a new indictment for allegedly making false reports against law enforcement. Randal Kelco is accused of fabricating sexual assault claims against State Troopers and filing a separate false report against a municipal officer.
NEW JERSEY POWER OUTAGE UPDATE: 6,653 CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER
As of the latest update, 6,653 customers across New Jersey are without power, with FirstEnergy reporting the majority of outages.