SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) – Summers County police were dispatched to a situation involving alleged theft on Wednesday, Jan. 10. The incident ended with one individual, Albert Lee Ward, 25, of Ravenswood, in Southern Regional Jail after a brief pursuit.
According to the criminal complaint, the victim notified police that three individuals were stealing from their home. While on the way to the area, one of the officers passed a vehicle matching the description of the suspect’s vehicle. Reportedly, the officer turned around and noted that the car accelerated. When another officer passed them, the driver allegedly “drastically” increased their speed.
A third officer reportedly decided to wait at an intersection where the suspect and officers would be approaching. The criminal complaint states that the driver once again sped up, after seeing the third offer’s car. This reportedly caused that officer to believe the driver was attempting to ram him, creating fear for his life.
The criminal complaint further states that the third officer, in fear for his life, fired a weapon at the vehicle. At this point, the vehicle reportedly came to a stop, ending the pursuit. The driver was identified as Ward, one of the individuals the victim accused of stealing from their residence.
Reportedly, the items stolen include, trail cameras, jewelry, knives and around $300 in cash, totaling less than $1,000.
Ward is facing charges of petit larceny and fleeing with reckless indifference. He is currently residing in Southern Regional Jail. At the time of writing, his bail has not been set.
