BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Two 16-year-olds accused of fleeing from Buffalo Police in a stolen car, crashing it, then running away are facing a number of charges.
Police say the teens were initially seen driving the stolen car on Peter Street in Buffalo around 11:00 a.m Tuesday. The Erie County DA's Office says when police stopped the car, the teenage driver refused to get out then sped away, almost hitting the officer and causing him to allegedly fire his gun.
The DA's Office says the car was later involved in a crash on Floss Avenue in Buffalo, and that the two teens inside ran from police at the scene. Police say one of the teens was apprehended on Floss Ave. as he was running away, and that an illegal gun was found nearby. The other teen, police say, was apprehended on nearby Wilkes Avenue.
The teens were arraigned late Tuesday evening.
One teen is charged with:
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class “C” violent felony
• Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree, a Class “E” felony
• Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle in the Third Degree, a Class “A” misdemeanor
• Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree, a Class “A” misdemeanor
The other teen is charged with:
• Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree, a Class “E” felony
• Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle in the Third Degree, a Class “A” misdemeanor
• Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree, a Class “A” misdemeanor
• Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree, a Class “A” misdemeanor
The teen facing gun possession charges had bail set at $50,000, $75,000 bond, or $100,000 partially secured bond. The other teen was released, scheduled to reappear in court later this month.
