Man accused of stealing, crashing fire engine in Atlanta
A man was detained by Atlanta police after allegedly stealing and crashing a fire engine into a parked car Saturday afternoon, officials said.
A crew was investigating a gas leak near Neal Street in northwest Atlanta. At the scene, the man disengaged Paramedic Engine 16’s brake, causing it to roll back into a parked car, according to Atlanta police spokesman Officer Anthony Grant.
After crashing the engine, officials said, the homeless man fled the scene and was detained a couple of hours after the ordeal.
The man was taken to the Grady Detention Center. Police suspected he was having a mental health crisis and he underwent a medical evaluation. He has been charged with auto theft and damage to property.
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