Man suspected of stealing, crashing police cruiser in Richmond charged

By Lauren Boothby

Posted October 10, 2019 2:57 pm.

Last Updated October 10, 2019 3:06 pm.

RICHMOND (NEWS 1130) – Police believe they have found the person responsible for stealing a police cruiser and crashing into three other vehicles in Richmond on Monday.

Mummad Farid, 40, is facing one charge of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm, and one charge of flight from a police officer. The charges haven’t been proven in court.

RELATED: Police cruiser hit in Richmond crash

A woman is still in the hospital after she was hurt when her vehicle collided with the stolen police car. She has serious but non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover.

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