Two teens charged after officer almost crashed into stolen truck

Two teenagers were arrested after an incident in which an officer was almost hit by a stolen truck.

The incident started around 10:40 am on Friday. According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, an officer observed a blue 2018 Ford F150 traveling south on Route 9 in Lake George, just south of Diamont Point Road. He confirmed the license plate matched a vehicle reported stolen in Washington County.

The officer tried to pull the truck over, but the driver refused to comply. Another officer deployed “stop sticks” in the area of ​​Route 9 and Hubble Lane. The 15-year-old driver deliberately tried to hit the officer with the vehicle, but both right tires were punctured. The truck continued driving and eventually pulled into the parking lot of Shoreline Boat Sales.

The driver and 17-year-old passenger were arrested. The 15-year-old was charged with criminal possession of stolen property, attempted assault, unlawful fleeing, reckless endangerment and multiple traffic citations. The 17-year-old was charged with criminal possession of stolen property and also had a warrant out for his arrest out of Albany County.

Both were scheduled to be arraigned Friday afternoon in Warren County Family Court.