Driver blasting welcome to the jungle intentionally crashes into new jersey police station

Driver Blasting Welcome to the Jungle Intentionally Crashes Into New Jersey Police Station

October 1, 2023
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INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ – An SUV crashed into a wall of a police station in Independence Township, Warren County, with driver identified as John Hargreaves.

According to police, Hargreaves deliberately drove into the station while playing the song ‘Welcome to the Jungle.’ Authorities also noted that Hargreaves had rammed into a garage door at a nearby residence shortly before this incident.

Police said the incident was intentional. He was charged with multiple crimes earlier in the day after crashing his vehicle through a garage door of a private home. He was being charged with terrorism and causing widespread damage.

The reason behind the actions remains unknown.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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