Washington State Thief Arrested After Dramatic Chase and Escape Attempt

Romando E. Stanley faces multiple charges following a crime spree that ended with him getting stuck on a telephone wire.

Romando E. Stanley led police on an hours-long chase in Washington state, culminating in his arrest after an unusual attempt to escape.
Stanley's crime spree began with a vehicle break-in and escalated to theft, assault, and property damage before his dramatic capture.
Negotiators and a fire engine were deployed in an attempt to safely apprehend Stanley, who eventually fell from a telephone wire onto a fire engine.
Stanley has been charged with multiple offenses, including robbery, theft, and malicious mischief, following his arrest.
The incident caused no danger to the public as utility technicians confirmed the telephone wire Stanley was stuck on did not contain electrical elements.