- October 27, 2022
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Economy
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — The Woonsocket man who allegedly stole his roommate’s minivan and crashed in into his former workplace is facing numerous charges, including felony assault.
Scott Stern, 49, faced a judge Wednesday morning, less than 24 hours after police say he drove the stolen vehicle through the front entrance of the Dollar Tree on Park Avenue.
Officers initially responded Tuesday afternoon to a report of a disturbance at the nearby Crepeau Court, where police said Stern got into a heated argument with his roommate.
Stern eventually took his roommate’s keys, hopped into his van and took off, according to authorities.
Surveillance video from inside the store shows Stern crashing the vehicle through the double glass doors, narrowly missing a young girl who was inside.
Wendy Sferrazza told 12 News she initially though the crash was caused by a medical emergency.
“But then we heard cursing and [he was]…
