Suspect in Cranston home invasion, Ferrari theft faces judge
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — One of the two suspects in a Cranston home invasion over the weekend appeared in Kent County District Court on Wednesday morning.
Logan Slezak (Courtesy: North Providence Police Department)
Police said early Saturday morning, two armed, masked men broke into the house on Crest Drive and demanded the keys to a Ferrari convertible and a Chevrolet Corvette. The suspects fled in the Ferrari, leaving the Corvette behind, according to police.
Logan Slezak, 18, of Providence, was arraigned on charges of breaking, using a firearm in a crime of violence, and conspiracy.
He was ordered to be held without bail and is expected back in court on Sept. 5.
Slezak's attorney, John MacDonald, declined to comment.
BACKGROUND: 2 accused of breaking into Cranston home, stealing Ferrari
The second suspect, Johnathan Costa, 19, of Cranston, allegedly led police on a high-speed chase through several states. On Tuesday afternoon, the stolen Ferrari was tracked down in Palm Coast, Florida.
(Courtesy: Flagler County Sheriff's Office)
Florida deputies said they spotted the Ferrari speeding into Flagler County at over 100 mph, nearly colliding with multiple vehicles.
According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, two schools were briefly placed on lockdown as a precaution, and several highways were temporarily shut down during the pursuit.
Deputies later found the Ferrari covered with red and blue tarps on Royal Palm Lane, where Costa was believed to be hiding at a friend’s house.
Johnathan Costa (Courtesy: Flagler County Sheriff's Office)
Deputies surrounded the home and Costa was arrested without incident. He was charged as a fugitive from justice with entering a dwelling with felonious intent, using a firearm during a crime of violence, and conspiracy.
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office released body-worn camera footage Wednesday afternoon capturing his arrest.
In the video, Costa can be heard asking, "Am I gonna be brought to Rhode Island?" to which a deputy responded, "I have no idea. You've got charges across the East Coast, son."
(Story continues below video.)
Slezak turned himself in to North Providence police just hours after Costa's arrest.
12 News learned that Costa knew someone who lived at the Cranston home. Police said one of the suspects had previously been in the home and knew where the keys were.
Florida authorities said the investigation is ongoing and additional charges could be brought against Costa. He's currently being held without bond.
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