A man identified as William Fancher faced a Las Vegas courtroom on Wednesday after a tumultuous car chase that led to multiple charges, including assault on a police officer. The pursuit began after Fancher, driving a stolen U-Haul, allegedly rammed into a police cruiser and launched a desperate flight from capture which culminated in heavy traffic and collateral damage, as reported by FOX5 Vegas. The chase, initially sparked by suspicious driving behavior, gave rise to a scenario where safety of the public was put at risk, with speeds reaching 80 mph and an attempted PIT maneuver by police failing to stop the heist.
According to the police, this chaotic sequence of events unfolded on a Saturday evening and featured a vehicle theft from a Dollar General in North Las Vegas. Law enforcement officers commenced a pursuit that transitioned from side streets onto major freeways before ending in an irrevocable crash at the intersection of Fremont Street and Charleston Boulevard. The chase was intense, with the U-Haul leaving a trail of destruction, including a shattered ATM awning, detailed by FOX5 Vegas. Officers arrested Fancher, who was discovered with 10 shaved keys, a known tool for auto theft.
During his court appearance, Fancher acknowledged receiving the criminal complaint, following a refusal to appear at a hearing the previous day, as News 3 LV noted. In addition to assault, his charges include possession of burglary tools, possession of a stolen vehicle, and disobedience of a peace officer. The court denied bail pending a preliminary hearing slated for the end of July…