CA Man Accused Of Stealing Mercedes Leads Police On Multi-County Chase

PAWLING, NY — State police chased a stolen Mercedes-Benz and the man accused of stealing it up Route 22 in eastern Dutchess County Thursday.

The New York State Police said, shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday, received a report of a stolen gray Mercedes-Benz out of New York City that was traveling north on Route 22 in the town of Pawling in Dutchess County.

Troopers said they spotted the car on Route 22 in the town of Dover, and a traffic stop was attempted.

Police said the driver didn't comply, and a pursuit was initiated.

The pursuit continued north into the town of Amenia and then northeast into Columbia County through Ancram, Copake and Hillsdale, police said.

A spike strip was released causing the Benz to stop. The driver — Jordan M. Richards, 32, of Antioch, California — fled on foot.

Troopers said they were not able to locate the man.

On Wednesday, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office received a trespassing complaint, and Richards was turned over to the state police.

He was taken into custody and arraigned in the Town of Dover Court. He was charged with second-degree criminal possession of stolen property, a felony.

Richards is due to reappear in court Aug. 30. He was sent to the Dutchess County Jail without bail.