Crime & Safety
NJ Man Blasts 'Welcome To The Jungle,' Crashes Into Police Station
According to reports, the Belvidere man crashed into a private garage before driving to the Independence Township Police Department.
WARREN COUNTY, NJ — A New Jersey man is facing a slew of charges after authorities said he crashed his car into a Warren County police station while the Guns N' Roses classic "Welcome To The Jungle" blasted from his stereo, according to multiple reports.
John G. Hargreaves, 34, of Belvidere, faces multiple charges including terrorism, criminal mischief, harassment and aggravated assault, according to a LehighValleyLive.com report citing Warren County Prosecutor James Pfeiffer.
According to reports, on Sept. 20, Hargreaves intentionally crashed his car into the garage of a Liberty Township home before he drove to the Independence Township Police Department and slammed his car into the station.
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Police video obtained by WFMZ showed Hargreaves get out of the car with his hands raised following the crash. As he did, authorities told WFMZ that "Welcome To The Jungle" was blaring from the car's speakers.
No injuries were reported, reports said.
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Hargreaves was taken to Warren County jail where he remains pending a court hearing. Patch has reached out to the Warren County Prosecutor's Office for additional information.
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