09/03/2026
Press Release: Harrisburg Man faces 4 Felony charges after fleeing in a stolen vehicle.
On 09-02-26, Carrier Mills Sgt William Johnston was advised that a gray Toyota Rav 4 had just been stolen near Walmart in Harrisburg. At approximately 12:10 pm, Sgt Johnston located the vehicle entering Carrier Mills on the Carrier Mills blacktop. When the driver saw Sgt Johnston, a passenger exited the vehicle and fled on foot. The driver continued into the village and refused to pull over. He committed multiple traffic violations while traveling at dangerous speeds. He eventually lost control of the vehicle and struck a utility pole breaking it in half. The driver then reversed and rammed a Carrier Mills Police vehicle before continuing on. He eventually lost control again and crashed into a house causing major damage. He attempted to flee on foot but was taken into custody in a nearby yard. The driver was identified as Jermaine J Washington, 18, of Harrisburg. He has been charged with Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Criminal Damage to State Supported Property and Criminal Damage to Property, all felonies. He is being held at the Saline Co Jail without bond. Washington is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Auth: Chief S.A. Isaacs CM-1
