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James Zalsman at his arraignment on charges he stole a police cruiser (Oct. 12, 2009)

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This Ottawa County Sheriff Department cruiser was stolen and recovered after a brief chase (October 9, 2009)

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Accused cop car thief to stand trial

Preliminary exam for James Zalsman

Updated: Tuesday, 20 Oct 2009, 11:57 AM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 20 Oct 2009, 11:57 AM EDT

HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) - James Zalsman, accused of stealing an Ottawa County Sheriff's Department cruiser, will stand trial after waiving his preliminary exam Tuesday.

On October 9, he allegedly stole the cruiser while the deputy was out of the car responding to a domestic disturbance call in Robinson Township. After a short chase, he was surrounded by other police and he surrendered. Zalsman damaged five patrol cars.

He was arraigned Oct. 12. No trial date has been set.

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