Articles Tagged with stop sticks

Published on: May 19, 2023

Man Stole Military Truck Minutes After Jail Release

A Maryland man incarcerated for missing a trial hearing for his theft charge allegedly stole a military vehicle minutes after being released from custody.

At the end of January, a man in Harford was charged with two counts of theft-$1,500 to under $25,000. A court appearance was scheduled, and the man was reported to have missed the hearing. A bench warrant for his arrest was issued.

On May 10, the man was located by the authorities and taken into custody. He was held at the county jail for two days. He was released after he posted a $1,500 bond.

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Published on: March 4, 2023

Teen DUI Suspect Fled from Police in Stolen Car

by Staycie R. Sena

Three teenagers in Washington state were taken into custody for running from the police in an allegedly stolen vehicle while intoxicated.

Just before midnight on February 26, deputies with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department were patrolling in Parkland when they saw a Kia go by that was reportedly being driven over the speed limit. They also believed that the car was being operated unsafely when the driver reportedly began going down the wrong side of the road.

According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department blotter webpage, deputies had to use stop sticks, and it was believed that the car was going 90 MPH when it hit them. The police additionally used a PIT maneuver to force the driver to slow the car, which had most of its tires deflated. The vehicle spun to a stop, and the driver and two passengers got out.

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