Cranston man faces four charges after allegedly stealing beer truck, leading police on chase
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The man who allegedly stole a beer truck and led police on a chase near Providence College on Monday afternoon, was seen in court on Tuesday.
Jeremy Fellela, 44, was held without bail and charged with the following:
- Possession of a stolen motor vehicle
- Eluding police
- Reckless driving
- Refusal to submit a chemical test
Police said that the truck’s drivers were making a delivery at A to Z Liquors at the intersection of Chad Brown Street and Douglas Avenue when Fallela snuck into the driver’s seat around 2:45pm.
ABC6 News reached out to A to Z Liquors to confirm this, and a spokesperson denied they had any deliveries from the truck’s distribution company, McLaughlin & Moran, that afternoon.
The drivers attempted to confront the thief, who led police on a low-speed pursuit ending with the truck going over a curb and crashing into a utility pole at the corner of Longwood & Isabella Avenue.
Police said the only damage was to a few nearby yards and minor damage to the utility pole. During the pursuit, an undetermined amount of alcohol was lost due to the loading door being open.
ABC6 News reached out McLaughlin & Moran for more information. General Manager Mike Norton did not offer any comment..
