JACKSONVILLE, FL : Man arrested after crashing truck into Naval Station Mayport gate, naval station on Tuesday, 11th June 2019

Police are investigating after a man allegedly stole a vehicle and tried to ram through security at Mayport Naval Station.

It happened Tuesday morning after police said 24-year-old Rodney Simeon stole a truck from Corey Enterprises Lawn and Landscape. Officials said Simeon got past the first security officer and then a security barrier lifted out of the ground and he allegedly crashed into it.

Simeon was then arrested by police.

The incident caused a slowdown for many people trying to get on the base Tuesday morning.

Charlie Tramazzo, who works nearby, said traffic was backed up for miles.

“Traffic is usually heavy in the morning. That’s prime time for traffic at a military installation but not like this. I’m just surprised. I can’t imagine what somebody would be thinking trying to do that. That’s not going to end well,” Tramazzo said.

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