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A 21-year-old man from Saratoga Springs was arrested following a high-speed chase on the Northway on Saturday (September 6). According to the New York State Police, Eugene R. Shaw was taken into custody after crashing a stolen SUV on Troy-Schenectady Road in Latham. The chase began when the Saratoga Springs Police Department received a report of a stolen vehicle from an apartment complex on the city's west side around 6:30 p.m. The pursuit involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office and the New York State Police.
Shaw is facing multiple charges, including criminal possession of a stolen vehicle and reckless endangerment. The chase ended when Shaw's vehicle crashed on a highway overpass, according to CBS 6 Albany.
The incident has raised concerns about public safety, as high-speed chases can pose significant risks to other drivers and pedestrians. The authorities have not disclosed any injuries resulting from the crash. Shaw's arrest marks the latest in a series of incidents involving stolen vehicles in the area.
He is expected to face additional charges as the investigation continues. Shaw's court appearance is pending, and the outcome of his case will be closely watched by the community.