PETERSBURG, Va. — Charges are dropped against a Petersburg ambulance driver who helped stop a police chase.
Petersburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Cassandra Conover went to court Thursday afternoon to get the reckless driving charge against Mark Talbott dropped.
Talbott was charged after stopping his ambulance in the path of a driver who was running from police last week.
State police say they filed charges because Talbott put his life and the lives of others at risk, even though he was trying to help.
Prosecutors say when they took a closer look at the case and the circumstances surrounding it they decided to drop the charge.
Talbott says he’s happy the charge has been dropped.
He told us today he’s received an outpouring of support since the police chase happened.
Talbott also says he has no hard feelings towards State Police for citing him.
Republished with permission from WTVR.com