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Akron man steals taxi at gunpoint, crashes a short time later

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Stefan Dalon King (Source: Summit County Sheriff) Stefan Dalon King (Source: Summit County Sheriff)
AKRON, OH (WOIO) -

A 21-year-old Akron man charged after an armed carjacking.

According to police, Stefan Dalon King was picked up at Jen's Den by Akron Express Taxi. He then brandished a handgun, forced the driver out of the taxi and fled.

King crashed the taxi on Pondview Avenue and walked to N Martha Avenue, taking items from the taxi with him. He was apprehended on N Martha Avenue.

The gun was found inside the taxi.

King is charged with Aggravated Robbery, Auto Theft, Burglary and Weapons under Disability.

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