CRANESVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man wanted for attempted murder in Maryland was arrested in Preston County on Wednesday after crashing a stolen vehicle, according to the Preston County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were alerted on February 5 that a vehicle had been stolen from the Cuzzart area.
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The vehicle was later spotted in Maryland near the state line by Cranesville.
Deputies located it in Cranesville, but the driver attempted to flee before crashing a short distance away.
The driver, identified as 46-year-old Shawn Boogher, was taken into custody.
Authorities confirmed that Boogher had outstanding warrants from Maryland for attempted murder.
He was arrested as a fugitive from justice and will be extradited to Maryland. Additional charges are pending in West Virginia.
The West Virginia State Police assisted in the apprehension.
