Man with 70-plus past convictions charged after police cruisers struck by reported stolen vehicle

A dramatic takedown captured on video after a man allegedly hit several police cruisers with a stolen vehicle. As we hear from our Shauna Hunt, the suspect has a long list of previous charges reigniting calls for bail reform.

A man with an extensive criminal history involving alleged stolen vehicles is in custody after several Toronto police cruisers were struck in Moss Park on Thursday night.

Authorities say the incident occurred in the Richmond Street East and George Street area around 10:15 p.m. when officers were notified of a stolen vehicle close to their location by their Automatic Licence Plate Reader.

Investigators say the stolen vehicle then struck three police cruisers before it was pinned against the wall of a nearby business.

Video obtained by CityNews shows the alleged suspect attempting to get away from responding officers, who had tried to barricade the man in a Hummer truck.

One suspect was taken into custody, and no injuries were reported.

George Sault, 32, of Toronto is facing a total of eight charges including theft of a vehicle, assaulting a peace officer, operation while prohibited, dangerous operation of a vehicle, and failure to comply with a release order.

A police source tells 680 NewsRadio that the accused, to date, has been convicted of 75 criminal offences, including theft.

Sault, who was out on bail at the time of Thursday’s incident, has allegedly been in as many as 12 police pursuits, the police source said.

“We’re lucky our officers didn’t face serious harm, and no innocent lives were at risk,” Toronto Police Association President Clayton Campbell said in a social media post. “The suspect has 75 criminal convictions and a history of evading police – individuals like this should be kept in custody. We fully support restorative justice, but 75 chances is too many.”

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