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Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Cumberland County Home

A police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended when the vehicle struck a home in Fairview Township early Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Pennsylvania State Police said a trooper received an alert at approximately 12:17 a.m. for a stolen Pennsylvania registration plate displayed on a dark blue Hyundai sedan traveling on Interstate 581 in Cumberland County.

The driver allegedly fled after the trooper activated the patrol vehicle’s emergency lights and siren. The pursuit continued south on Interstate 83 and onto Fishing Creek Road.

At the intersection of Fishing Creek Road and Lewisberry Road, the Hyundai left the roadway and struck a residence. Police identified the driver as 22-year-old Candyce Bond, who was taken into custody without incident.

A check of the Hyundai’s vehicle identification number confirmed that the vehicle had been reported stolen to the Lower Paxton Township Police Department.

Bond, the home’s occupants and the troopers involved were not injured. The residence sustained extensive damage but was determined to be structurally safe by the fire department.

Bond was transported to Cumberland County Booking. She faces charges including fleeing or attempting to elude police, receiving stolen property, criminal mischief, recklessly endangering another person and summary traffic violations.

All individuals charged with a crime are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

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