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Lethbridge man facing charges after stolen SUV hits office building

A 25 year old Lethbridge man is facing several charges after a stolen vehicle ended up hitting a building last Friday.

That morning, Lethbridge Police responded to a report an SUV had been stolen from a home along the 4400 block of 40th avenue south.

Later that afternoon it was spotted in the Dairy Queen drive-thru on 12th avenue south and while police tried using a pinning technique, the driver fled and hit one of the police cruisers.

As the suspect accelerated to try to get away, the vehicle hit the side of a Motel 6 office building.

Damage to the building and vehicle is estimated between $75,000 and $100,000.

Anthony Douglas Johnston has been charged with possession of stolen property, driving while uninsured, driving while prohibited, flight from police, dangerous driving and possession of a prohibited weapon.

A passenger, 26 year old Brandon Healy of Standoff, has been charged with breaching an undertaking.

A third occupant was released without charges.

Tina Karst
Tina Karst
A Lethbridge College alumnus, Tina moved back to the community two years after convocation, in September 2007, to become a member of the CJOC News Team. She started as a weekend reporter/anchor and now serves as Associate News Director. When Tina's not tracking down local news, she's either busy at home with Jordan and their two kids or creating custom macrame pieces for a growing list of clients.
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