Man 'Doesn't Know' Why He Led Hoboken Cops on Car Chase

A West New York man led Hoboken police on a car chase down a one-way street early Thursday morning, but told police that he didn’t know why he fled.

According to Hoboken police, the incident took place around 1:37 a.m., when two officers on patrol in the area of 5th and Jackson streets saw a gray Nissan Altima improperly back into an intersection.

In an effort to stop the vehicle to issue a summons, the officers began circling the block when they saw the Altima speed away.

Closing the gap between their car and the Altima, the officers activated their emergency lights and siren. The Altima continued to speed away without stopping, at one point traveling the wrong way down a one-way street.

According to police, the vehicle stopped on Adams Street after a several block chase.

When asked why he led officers on a chase, the driver, Joel Medero, 29, of New Brunswick, said “I don’t know why I didn’t stop… I just didn’t.”

Medero was arrested and charged with eluding, reckless driving, obstructing the administration of the law and traveling the wrong way on a one-way street.

He was released on his own recognizance pending a court appearance.