Two persons are facing charges after fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle over the weekend.

At approximately 8:30 p.m., September 24, 2023, police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 100 block of Avenue M South. Further investigation located the stolen vehicle travelling in the area of St. Charles Avenue. When a traffic stop was initiated, the vehicle fled from police and began driving erratically as it eventually made its way to Clarence Avenue and then Circle Drive before exiting onto Grasswood Road. Tire deflation devices were deployed multiple times before the vehicle drove into the east ditch on highway 219 and Grasswood Road, where the driver then reversed into a police vehicle. The driver exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot before he was apprehended by a canine unit; he was assessed at the scene by paramedics for injuries consistent with a canine bite before being transported to SPS Detention.

The 47-year-old male driver is charged with Assault with a Weapon (x2), Theft of Motor Vehicle, Dangerous Driving, Evade Police, Theft, and Possession of Break and Enter Tools. The 39-year-old female passenger is charged with Theft of Motor Vehicle and Possession of Break and Enter Tools.

(Court Info #'s: 991244938, 991244939)