The Jefferson man arrested after leading officers on a chase in a stolen truck early Tuesday is no stranger to vehicle theft. In fact, the one he allegedly stole this week is the third one he has taken in less than eight months.
Thirty-three year-old Andrew Jensen was put on probation in July after pleading guilty to two felony charges of second degree theft, stemming from car thefts on March 3rd and March 6th. A Greene County judge suspended his prison sentence this summer and instead sentenced him to at least two years, but no more than five years, of probation.
Two Perry Police Department squad cars sustained minor damages while chasing Jensen late Monday into Tuesday morning. Chief Eric Vaughn says four tires were damaged in the pursuit due to stop sticks. “Luckily, two of the tires were slated to be replaced this week anyway” said Vaughn.
The chase ended in the 21000 block of Highway 169 after the pickup hit stop sticks, drove into the ditch and then fled on foot. Deputies were able to take Jensen into custody after deploying a Taser.
He faces several charges from the Dallas County Sheriff’s office, Perry Police Department and Jefferson Police Department including first degree theft, felon in possession of a firearm, eluding and driving while revoked.
The case remains under investigation and additional charges could be filed.
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