LITTLETON, Colo. — A man who was seen trying to use a screwdriver to turn in the ignition of an SUV at a Littleton gas station faces charges of theft and assault on a peace officer, according to the Littleton Police Department (LPD).
Officers responded to the Circle K in the 3600 block of West Bowles Avenue around 4:45 a.m. Thursday after employees reported that a Chevy Blazer had been parked in front of a gas pump for an extended period of time.
Employees also reported that they saw a man inside the SUV trying to turn the ignition with a screwdriver, LPD said.
When officers arrived, the SUV was running but still parked in front of the gas pump. LPD officers identified the SUV as stolen and used a procedure called Swift Vehicle Immobilization (SVIM) to prevent it from moving.
They approached the driver's side, identified themselves as officers and repeatedly asked the man inside to step out, according to LPD.
He refused and there was a struggle before officers eventually arrested Adam Kirk Russell, 39.
He faces the following charges:
- Second-degree assault on a police officer
- Second-degree aggravated motor vehicle theft
- Resisting arrest
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