Man accused of stealing Wilmington fire truck, leading police on chase

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A 20-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he stole a Wilmington fire truck and led officers on a chase early Sunday morning.

Michael Fanning was arrested around 4 a.m., according to arrest records.

Wilmington police officers chased Fanning down on Market Street. Police say Fanning hit the front of a deputy’s car with the fire truck and punched an officer in the face…

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