Johnstown man charged with vehicle theft

A Johnstown man has been arrested following a stolen vehicle investigation, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Johnstown man has been arrested following a stolen vehicle investigation, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Devon Morby, 27, is facing multiple charges.

On January 20, police received the report of a vehicle being stolen out of Johnstown. Shortly thereafter, a patrol officer observed the stolen car traveling westbound on State Highway 5 in Palatine.

Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver of the car did not comply and instead continued westbound. Upon the arrival of police reinforcements, a "spike strip" tire deflation device was deployed, which effectively disabled the vehicle, bringing the car to a stop.

The driver, identified as Morby, was then taken into custody without further incident. He now faces the following charges:

Charges

• Third-degree criminal possession stolen property
• Third-degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle
• Endangering the welfare of a child
• Second-degree obstructing governmental administration
• Reckless driving
• Third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation motor vehicle

Morby was turned over to the Johnstown Police Department for charges stemming from the original theft.