A St. Patrick’s Day parade in Keansburg was canceled Saturday after a suspicious device was found near the route, officials said.
“Officers quickly secured the area and coordinated with local, state, and federal partners,” Keansburg Police Chief Sandra Burton posted to Facebook.
“Out of an abundance of caution, and in conjunction with borough officials, the decision was made to cancel the parade to ensure the safety of all attendees,” Burton added in the post. “Several K9 units conducted a thorough search of the surrounding area, and no additional suspicious items were located. The area has since been deemed safe.”…