A Maryland man has been taken into police custody after reportedly stealing a five-ton military vehicle and leading police on a chase on Friday evening, local authorities have confirmed to CNN.

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office released a statement indicating that 38-year-old Michael D. Stevens II is believed to have taken the privately owned 1986 923-A 5-ton military vehicle from a residence in Bel Air, Maryland. The incident occurred around 6:35 p.m. on Friday.

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Who is Michael D Stevens?

According to reports, deputies responded to the scene and observed Stevens driving the stolen vehicle erratically on the roadway. He subsequently led officers on a high-speed pursuit, with the vehicle reaching speeds of up to 100 miles per hour.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the suspect had been released from the detention center just before stealing the vehicle. The man faces charges of motor vehicle theft, failing to obey a lawful order, two counts of first-degree assault, and two counts of second-degree assault. He is currently being held without bond. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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According to the sheriff’s office, law enforcement officials from the special operations division of the Southern Precinct of the sheriff’s department and other agencies initiated pursuit of the vehicle on the interstate. Despite multiple attempts to stop the vehicle with stop sticks, it remained operational.

During the pursuit, the suspect collided with several other vehicles, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

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After traveling over 20 miles from Bel Air, the vehicle eventually came to a halt in Baltimore. The suspect then abandoned the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot, but was subsequently captured by deputies who apprehended him safely and brought him to the Harford County Detention Center.