Photo by Ryan TaplinArticle contentA woman accused of the brazen theft of a Halifax fire truck Monday morning was also the cause of the department being called to the address on Almon Street where the heist happened, police allege. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentWhile charges against the woman of impaired driving, refusing to be tested for impaired driving, theft and possession of stolen property were a result of the truck being swiped, two other charges against 28-year-old Julia Elvena King are connected to the alarm that brought firefighters to the apartment building. Article contentArticle contentArticle contentConst. Martin Cromwell said charges of mischief and mischief endangering life were laid because police believe King deliberately activated the alarm just after 5 a.m. without there being any fire or emergency. Article contentThe endangering life charge was laid because of the potential for someone to be hurt evacuating the building, Cromwell said.Article contentWhen firefighters were inside, the truck disappeared. Article contentAsked whether police think the alarm was pulled with the intention of stealing a responding truck, Cromwell said he “can’t speak to the motivation.” Article contentHe didn’t know whether the accused had any previous training in driving fire trucks or other large vehicles. The steps needed to get them moving are different than regular passenger vehicles. Article contentThe truck was found by police abandoned at the intersection of Clifton and Charles streets with no one in it shortly after. At about 6:30 a.m., 40 minutes after the theft was reported, King was arrested in the 2300 block of Gottingen Street. Article contentPolice said there were no reports of property damage and no injuries. Article contentKing was also charged with assaulting a peace officer for an incident after she was in custody following her arrest. Article contentShe was held in custody overnight Monday after being arraigned, and released on bail with a surety on Tuesday. She will return to court in December. Article content
Accused fire truck thief charged with pulling fire alarm that brought rig to address
