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DPD names suspect in October truck theft, rollover

KDLG

Arrest warrant issued for Ronald J. Johansen, 23, who police say stole, then wrecked, a Dodge pickup truck early on October 3.

DILLINGHAM: Police say they have figured out who stole and then wrecked a Dodge pickup truck at the boat harbor last fall.

An arrest warrant was issued this week for Ronald J. Johansen, 23, who police believe was heavily intoxicated when he stole the truck early on Saturday, Oct. 3.

The truck had been parked in front of the owner's home at the harbor. After a dangerous joyride, the driver rolled the vehicle coming back into the harbor, then fled the scene.

Two witnesses told police they saw Johansen behind the wheel of the Dodge that morning, one saying she even tried to pull the keys out of the ignition while he was stopped in a driveway.

Police have charged Johansen with first degree vehicle theft and driving on a revoked license.