Nassau Man Arrested After Fleeing Cops In Stolen Car: Police

A Westbury man was arrested in Roosevelt Sunday night after police say he was caught driving a stolen car.

According to police, at 8:30 p.m., officers attempted to pull over William Manuella, 26, of Jericho Turnpike, on Lakeside Drive in Roosevelt. Police say the car Manuella was driving, a 2003 Honda minivan, was reported stolen from Port Washington on July 7.

Police say Manuella refused to pull over and committed multiple vehicle and traffic law violations and causing property damage while fleeing the police. He crashed into a bush on Mirin Avenue and fled on foot, police said. He was caught, and after a struggle with officers, was taken into custody, according to police.

Manuella was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation. He was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, resisting arrest, reckless driving and multiple vehicle and traffic law violations. He will be arraigned when medically practical.

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