Two Buffalo Teens Who Fled from Police Are Facing Charges

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Two Buffalo teens, who stole a car and led police on a chase, are facing multiple charges. The two 16-year-olds were spotted driving a stolen vehicle on Tuesday, February 2, according to WKBW. Police spotted them around 11 am on Peter Street in Buffalo. When officers attempted to stop the car, the teens refused to get out and fled the scene. The teens almost hit one of the officers, allegedly causing him to fire his weapon.

According to the Erie County District Attorney's office, the teens later crashed on Floss Avenue. They then fled on foot. One was apprehended by police on Floss Ave. The other was caught on Wilkes Avenue. An illegal gun was allegedly found near Floss, according to the D.A.'s Office. Both teens are facing multiple charges,

A 16-year-old male adolescent offender from Buffalo was charged with:

Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class “C” violent felony
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree, a Class “E” felony
Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle in the Third Degree, a Class “A” misdemeanor
Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree, a Class “A” misdemeanor

The other 16-year-old male adolescent offender from Buffalo was charged with:

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree, a Class “E” felony
Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle in the Third Degree, a Class “A” misdemeanor
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree, a Class “A” misdemeanor
Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree, a Class “A” misdemeanor