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NJ Field Hockey Coach Sent Sexually Explicit Texts To 17-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutor
A 39-year-old Flemington field hockey coach was arrested on Thursday, March 28, and charged with sending one of his players, a 17-year-old girl, sexually explicit texts, authorities said.
Brett Clay, a travel field hockey coach employed by Centercourt Field Hockey in Mount Olive, exchanged the text messages with the teen, a Bridgewater resident, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald said.
Clay began sending illicit text messages in late December 2023, at one point offering her money in exchange for her sending him sexually explicit images, said McDonald alongside Chief of Count…
First Responders Rally For Hunterdon County Police Officer Diagnosed With ALS
A longtime first responder in Hunterdon County is in the fight for his life.
Peter Serrone, 49, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, (ALS) in Dec. 2023, following a longtime career as a first responder, serving as a volunteer firefighter, EMT and police officer, first in Raritan Township and later Readington Township, where he achieved a rank the corporal.
A fundraiser has been set up to assist Serrone and his family with costs related to ALS. As of Friday, Feb. 9, more than $20,000 has been raised.
Please help us support Rescue Squad Honorary Life Member Pete S…
Justin Sassaman Of Alexandria Dies, 2 Months
Hunterdon County is in mourning for Justin Howard Sassaman, a 2-month-old boy who died at home in Alexandria Township on Saturday, Nov. 18.
Born in Raritan Township, Justin leaves behind his loving parents, Jenny Rae Sassaman and Tyler J. Gatlin, his obituary says.
He is also survived by his cherished siblings, Logan Sassaman, Joseph Papa, Leon Gatlin, and Tyler Gatlin, Jr.; his Maternal grandparents, Ray A. and Kat J. Sassaman; uncle, Jason H. Sassaman, and cousin Ty Ellis.
A celebration of Justin’s life will be planned for a later date. Donations were being made in Justin’s lo…
'Your Spirit Will Carry On:' Hunterdon County Native, Rutgers Grad Krishan Clemente Dies, 41
Tributes are hitting social media for Hunterdon County native and Rutgers grad Krishan Clemente, who died in Glen Gardner on Friday, May 26 aged 41.
Born in Raritan Township, Krishan graduated from Voorhees High School before earning his master’s degree in social work from Rutgers University, his obituary says.
He was known for his altruistic soul and infinite drive to help others, loved ones say.
Krishan’s surviving family members include his devoted parents, Kevin J. and Barbara Lynn Stout Clemente; his brother, Parijat Clemente; his grandfather, Fred J. Clemente; three uncles, Joseph …
Hunterdon County Corrections Officer Sexually Assaulted Child For Years: Prosecutor
A Hunterdon County corrections officer has been accused of sexually assaulting a child for several years, authorities said on Thursday, March 30.
Jared Green, 35, of Pohatcong Township, was charged with five counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, three counts of second-degree sexual assault, four counts of second-degree child endangerment, and two counts of criminal sexual contact, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson announced.
Green is accused of assaulting the child on various occasions in Raritan Township, East Amwell, Alexandria, and Glen Gardner townships from 2011 …
Flemington Councilman Accused Of Selling Meth, Cocaine: Authorities
An elected Flemington Borough Councilman was arrested for selling meth and cocaine, authorities said.
Malik D. Johnston, aka Pippin J. Folk, 46, was charged with second-degree counts of distribution of cocaine, distribution of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson said in a release on Friday, Feb. 3.
Johnston is accused of selling meth and cocaine to an undercover officer in Raritan Township on “various occasions” between December 2022 and February 2023, Ro…
Trio Selling Heroin Busted In Hunterdon County Parking Lot, Prosecutor Says
Three men from Mercer County were arrested and hit with drug charges for allegedly selling heroin in a Hunterdon County parking lot, authorities said Thursday.
Khyzir Davis, 18, of Trenton, was charged with one count of third-degree distribution of heroin, while Malik Wade, 25, of Trenton, and Garfield Anderson, 20, of Ewing, were charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson said.
The three men were arrested Wednesday in the parking lot of a business on Route 202 northbound in Raritan Township, Robeson added.
They were being h…
