Teen accused of recklessly driving stolen car in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A teenager was arrested Thursday after allegedly recklessly driving a stolen car through Nashville and crashing into a house.

The incident began around 1:40 p.m. when the Metropolitan Police helicopter spotted a black 2016 Dodge Charger that had been reported stolen on Monday, June 17.

According to Metro Police, the Charger was observed speeding, driving the wrong way in traffic and doing “burnouts” in the middle of an intersection.

The helicopter followed the Charger until it lost control at 16th Avenue North and Cockrill Street, where it struck a Toyota Corolla, a fence and a house, according to court documents.

The driver, identified as Marcus Stanton, 18, was arrested after fleeing the crash.

Stanton was booked into Metro Jail and charged with three counts of theft valued at more than $10,000 but less than $60,000, evading arrest, reckless driving, driving on a suspended license, possession of burglary tools and leaving the scene of an accident. His bond was set at $85,450 and he has since been released.