Man arrested on burglary, stalking charges in Independence Township

Jay EdwardsJuly 6, 2021

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INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Warren County) – A Warren County man is facing several charges including burglary and stalking in Independence Township.

On June 18, township officers responded to a residence in the Shakespeare estates for a reported breaking and entering. Once on location, officers gathered information about the person which the family found inside the home, police said.

Within 24 hours, John Hargreaves, 32, of Belvidere NJ was in custody and charged with burglary, criminal trespass, stalking and harassment. He was lodged in the Warren County Jail pending his first court appearance, police said.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.