Michigan Man Drives 700+ Miles to Set Fire to His Ex’s New Flame’s Home
In a jaw-dropping episode straight out of a true crime podcast, Harrison Jones, a 31-year-old from Rockford, Michigan, has been charged with six counts of attempted homicide after he allegedly drove over 700 miles to torch the house of a Pennsylvania man who, get this, was chatting with his ex-girlfriend. Talk about a road trip gone horribly wrong!
On February 10, 2023, around 5:22 a.m., flames engulfed a two-story home on Merganser Way in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, forcing six adults to leap from second-story windows to escape the inferno. Sadly, two dogs didn’t make it out alive, and the residents suffered injuries that necessitated hospital visits. Local authorities confirmed that the fire was set intentionally, sending shockwaves through the quiet township and prompting immediate action from Bensalem Police.
Thanks to some neighborhood surveillance, investigators identified Jones’ black sedan cruising past the scene just moments before the fire erupted. The footage showed Jones exiting the vehicle with an object in hand—definitely not your average case of “just passing through.” The blaze reportedly resulted in a total loss of the residence as flames and an explosion quickly devoured the property.
The investigation revealed that a 21-year-old male at the residence had been in an online relationship with a woman from Michigan, set to meet in person that week. Cue the jealousy of an ex! With help from the Kent County Sheriff’s Office, police obtained a search warrant for Jones’ home, where they confiscated his car and lock-picking tools—because why wouldn’t you bring those on a long drive, right? When apprehended, Jones also bore suspicious burns on his arm.
After compiling ample evidence, including license plate tracking, Bensalem’s District Attorney filed an arrest warrant, affirming that this showdown represented both a danger and a vast misuse of resources: “A few hours’ drive for a crime that nearly cost lives,” as one officer noted. Jones is currently awaiting extradition, and if this saga teaches us anything, it’s that if you’re going to burn down a house—especially for love—maybe stick to your local area. It’s not worth the gas money!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, Heavy.com, ABC News
