Driver who crashed on a field during a youth football practice meant to harm people, N.J. cops say

Police arrested a driver who allegedly drove onto football fields and crashed their car near a children’s football practice, authorities said.

West Deptford Police responded to the RiverWinds Complex at 7:29 p.m. Wednesday where a person was reportedly driving their car on the fields. The vehicle eventually crashed into a lamp post, township police said in a statement.

The incident happened in close proximity to where a large group of juveniles were taking part in a football practice, authorities said. Based on the investigation and witness statements, police believe the driver’s actions were deliberate and meant to cause harm to individuals at the practice.

The driver has been charged with third-degree endangering the welfare of children, fourth-degree criminal mischief and the disord