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R.I. man charged with stealing state police cruiser

November 11, 2017 11:00 pm • Last Updated: November 11, 2017 11:27 pm

PROVIDENCE (AP) — A Rhode Island man accused of stealing a state police cruiser while in custody is facing charges.

State police said Saturday that 35-year-old Donald Morgan, of Providence, is charged with escape from custody and other offenses. He was arrested Friday night.

Morgan was being taken to court Thursday and was left alone and handcuffed in the cruiser when he allegedly stole it. The cruiser was later found abandoned.

It happened less than two hours before a deadly shooting involving officers on Interstate 95 in Rhode Island.

Police initially said the shooting and cruiser theft were related, but then said Morgan wasn't the same man involved in the shootout.

Two Cumberland, R.I., residents have been charged with harboring Morgan at their residence.

It's unclear if Morgan has an attorney.

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