Posted on 10/05/2023 11:30:32 AM PDT by CFW
A prominent activist with the anti-police extremist group "Stop Cop City" was arrested and charged last week in Georgia after he allegedly stole a vehicle, crashed into other vehicles, then ran from the scene, according to authorities.
Matthew V. Johnson, 33, of Atlanta, Georgia has been charged with theft by taking, reckless driving, and hit-and-run, jail records show.
Johnson is accused of stealing a Mercedes-Benz from Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers on Sept. 29. He then went on a rampage and crashed the stolen vehicle into multiple vehicles before running from the scene. Police were able to catch up to Johnson and took him into custody, according to WSB-TV.
Authorities say multiple people were injured by Johnson in the incident.
Employees at Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers told the outlet that Johnson was at the shop to pick up his SUV when he reached over the counter and stole the keys to another customer's Mercedes-Benz before paying for the work, surveillance footage shows.
Johnson took off in the stolen vehicle and headed down Moreland Avenue, ramming into multiple vehicles.
Traffic camera footage shows Johnson crashing into a white truck which barrel rolled multiple times before landing into oncoming traffic on the other side of the median.
Authorities say the driver of that vehicle was significantly injured but did not disclose the severity of the injuries.
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Sure is a primitive looking azho. No wonder he’s pissed off. Probably can’t remember how to make fire.
No wonder he does not want any police.
Because of course.
So where did this happen? Nowhere does the article say. If in Atlanta he will be under the loving care of D.A. Willis. If in another county, things might not go so well for him.
Is he out on no cash bail yet?
Damned Amish
FIRE BAD!!!
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