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Man sent to jail for stealing a van and crashing it into a church

MASON CITY – A Mason City man who stole a suburban, crashed it into a church and ran from police has been sentenced to jail.

On May 21, 2017, at approx. 8:03 pm, officers with the Mason City police department were converging on a black Chevy Suburban near 12th Street and North Carolina Avenue. The Suburban had been reported stolen to Clear Lake Police on May 19th. The driver apparently saw the marked units approaching, circled around the block, and then drove northbound at 12th Street and North Hampshire Avenue. The driver of the suburban failed to stop for the stop sign and drove northbound into traffic, colliding with a passing motorist. The Suburban continued northbound into the yard of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. The officer approached the driver still in the Suburban. The driver then put the Suburban in reverse, backed up but then went north still on the property, losing control and colliding with the church building. The driver fled the scene on foot and was not located. Clear Lake Police and Mason City Police began investigating the theft jointly.

Police continued to investigate the stolen vehicle and developed information to apply for a search warrant of 522 N Delaware Avenue, Apartment #1. Police stopped a vehicle leaving this residence and 31-year-old Daniel Solano was arrested by police from the vehicle.

Solano was jailed and charged with:
No driver’s license; Failure to Obey Stop Sign; Reckless Driving; Leaving Scene of Property Damage Accident; Interference with Official Acts; Theft 2nd Degree (Class D Felony); Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree (Class D Felony); and Possess and Convey Contraband into the Jail (Class D Felony; Solano allegedly had a small bag of marijuana hidden inside his clothing when taken to jail). He must pay $1,594.37 in fines, court costs and surcharges. Additionally, he was guilty of interference with official acts and must pay $397.50 in fines and court costs.

In a plea deal, Solano pled guilty to a reduced charge of fourth-degree theft and fourth-degree criminal mischief. He was given two consecutive 270 day jail sentences. The felony charge of Possess and Convey Contraband into the Jail was dismissed. He has been sent to an Iowa prison to serve his time.

Solano, Daniel
SOLANO, DANIEL
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