40-year-old Calvin Jones is facing serious charges after reportedly stealing a woman’s Porsche and immediately crashing it in disastrous fashion during a heated police chase in Midtown.
Reports show that the victim, a 39-year-old woman, left her 2022 Porsche SUV running on 15th Street and Union Square East. Jones allegedly took advantage of the situation at around 3:00 P.M. on Friday, December 12th. He hopped in the car and took off.
Little did the suspect know that the victim had a car tracking app on her cell phone. When she alerted police to the situation, they quickly located the suspect.
The authorities approached Jones and tried to initiate a traffic stop. Instead of pulling over, Jones attempted to flee. Officers followed the suspect for about two miles. While speeding off, he struck three vehicles: a 2019 Audi Sedan, a 2016 Audi SUV, and a 2024 Cadillac SUV. The high-impact collision caused the Porsche to flip over. The crash occurred around 50th and Lexington in Midtown, Manhattan.
Jones was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. The Cadillac was carrying three people: a 39-year-old woman, a 30-year-old male, and a 56-year-old male. None of these individuals was injured. Fortunately, the other vehicles were empty when they were struck.
Jones is facing multiple charges, including reckless endangerment, grand larceny auto, criminal possession of stolen property, resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration, reckless driving, driving without a license, and unauthorized use of a vehicle.
Jones has reportedly been arrested twice before, both times on assault charges.
Grand Theft Auto in New York
Grand theft auto charges in New York are taken very seriously. Since grand theft auto is considered larceny, the penalties for a conviction depend on the vehicle’s value and the person’s criminal history.
In general, all grand theft auto charges are levied as felonies. Stealing a car that’s worth $100-$3,000 could result in prison time of up to four years, and taking a car that’s worth $3,000-$50,000 could result in up to seven years in jail. Stealing a vehicle that’s valued at $50,000 is a Class C felony that could result in up to 15 years in prison.
A felony conviction will lead to penalties that extend beyond a prison sentence.
For one, the released inmate will likely need to serve out a period of probation before being completely released from the correctional justice system. Additionally, a felony conviction will result in the loss of the right to possess a firearm, vote, or hold public office.
If you’ve been accused of committing a felony in New York, then it’s important to hire a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Here at the Bukh Law Firm, our team is prepared to fight for you.
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