Charles Bruce has officially been charged with eight separate counts involved with a stolen Chanute Police vehicle which led to a collision with a vehicle driven by the Shetlar family in Moran before the Christmas holiday in December.
Officials have charged Bruce with four counts of aggravated battery, aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, fleeing or attempting to allude a law enforcement officer, criminal possession of a firearm and reckless driving.
The incident followed a fight that occurred on Dec. 22 in Chanute. Bruce was arrested by a Chanute police officer, then stole the vehicle. A high-speed chase ensued, ultimately leading to a collision with the Shetlar’s SUV which was stopped at a stop sign at U.S. Highway 54.
All four family members were sent to the hospital with injuries, all of whom are expected to make a full recovery. Bruce is scheduled for a status hearing on Feb. 6.
Charges filed against driver in chase, crash
