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Brooklyn Dude’s Wild Taxi Chase | Newark News
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- Jul 9, 2026
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- 94
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Summary
A Brooklyn man, Ashton Charles, 31, faces five years in prison after leading cops on a wild, cross-state chase in a stolen NYC taxi—crashing into police cars, clipping an officer, and injuring several people. The high-speed pursuit, which began in Manhattan and ended in New Jersey, ended with Charles pleading guilty in May and being sentenced on June 29. He’ll serve 85% of his sentence before even being eligible for parole. This chaotic spree underscores how one reckless decision can ripple through communities, endangering officers and civilians alike. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8ef39561918fab15