Man charged with dangerous driving and carrying blade in stolen car

Daniel Stacey, of Widbrook View, has been charged with with a total of 13 offences, including failing to stop for police, dangerous driving and driving with no insurance. These charges relate to an incident in Trowbridge on November 23.

As well as this, he has been charged with aggravated vehicle taking, failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, possession of a bladed article, possession of a class B drug and two counts of handling stolen goods in relation to an incident in Devizes on December 4.

He has also been charged with three offences of theft from vehicles.

Det Sgt Darren Penny of, Op Fortitude, said: “The aim of Operation Fortitude is to identify and track the most serious or prolific crime types across the county, and ensure that everything is being done to stop offenders and ensure they face justice.”