Crime & Safety

Naked Man Pours Fuel On Himself To Set Fire At NJ Gas Station: PD

The naked man poured 17 gallons of gas on himself at a service station, police said.

A naked man was charged after he poured 17 gallons of fuel on himself and tried to light himself on fire at a New Jersey gas station, according to police.

Michael Green, 35, of Ridgeville, Ohio poured 17 gallons of diesel fuel on himself near the pumps at a Shell gas station at 480 Amboy Avenue in Woodbridge, according to police. The incident happened at 6:28 p.m. on Friday.

Green then apparently tried to ignite the fuel using a lighter but he wasn't successful, according to police. Green was taken to a hospital to be evaluated.

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Green was charged with risking widespread injury or damage, according to police.

This is a developing story. Patch will have more information as it comes in.

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