Suspicious Device Removed From Freehold Borough Street

FREEHOLD, NJ — A Hull Avenue resident found what he thought was an explosive device on the street Sunday, and the area was briefly evacuated, police said.

A heavy police presence was in the area Sunday, and first responders examined the device, police Capt. Ronnie Steppat said in a social media statement.

After an investigation by the state police, it was determined that the device was inert and there was no danger to the public, he said in a news release.

The type of device found was not described further. The device was removed and residents returned to their homes, police said.

The Freehold Borough Police Department thanks the following agencies who assisted: New Jersey State Police, Monmouth County Sheriff’s Department, Freehold Borough Fire Department, Freehold Borough First Aid Squad.