Charges in Dangerous Driving Incident We have charged a man following a dangerous driving incident yesterday. Just before 4 p.m., on Monday, April 7, 2014, we received a report that a man had committed a theft from a large retail outlet in the 4100 block of 126 Avenue S.E. He allegedly left the area in a Honda Accord. The vehicle was observed to be driven through areas of southeast Calgary in a dangerous manner, including crossing centre medians, driving into oncoming traffic, down sidewalks and through school zones at a high speed. Officers maintained a safe distance and did not chase the vehicle. Methods were used to track the vehicle’s actions, including air support from HAWCS. Marked units attempted to stay out of sight of the vehicle, yet it continued to be driven in a dangerous manner. The vehicle collided with a chain link fence in the 2800 block of Memorial Drive N.E., and the suspect attempted to flee on foot. Officers chased the man and were quickly able to arrest him. The man did not require treatment or transport for injuries. The vehicle was determined to be stolen. It is believed three vehicles were hit during this incident and investigators are working to determine whether there were any other collisions caused. There have been no injuries reported as a result of this incident. Gary Neil Firth, 49, of no fixed address, has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, driving an uninsured motor vehicle, motor vehicle theft, operating a motor vehicle when licence is suspended or cancelled and two counts of shoplifting under $5,000. The investigation continues and further charges are possible. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods: TALK: 1-800-222-8477 TYPE: tttTIPS TEXT: tttTIPS to 274637
Posted on: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 21:25:20 +0000
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