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Gene Kennedy/Andrew Adams ReportingA high speed chase ends in a Kaysville neighborhood and the man who tried to get away is now behind bars, thanks to a good samaritan who helped police catch him.
The suspect was spotted stealing items from a Home Depot in Centerville.
Police think the suspect is homeless and has been living out of a stolen car for maybe two months. Investigators think he stole copper wire from this Home Depot to pay for a heroin habit.
Police think the suspect was high behind the wheel during a high-speed chase that took police from I-15 to a Kaysville neighborhood.
Shane Callaway made a wrong turn and it cost him. Of all the neighborhoods to go into, he drove down a cul-de-sac. With nowhere to turn, the 50 year-old suspect bolted to a nearby backyard. Mike Caldwell saw it.
Mike Caldwell, Neighbor: "The guy hit the fence, jumped it, and climbed over it. He went through my neighbor's yard and jumped another six-foot vinyl fence."
Nick Harper, Neighbor who caught the suspect: "I grabbed him by the coat and told him just to stay, and tried to calm him down. Then he said something about having a gun, so I kinda let go of him."
But Nick Harper slowed the suspect down long enough for police to tackle him. Once officers arrested Shane Callaway, they soon learned there was much more to the story.
He allegedly had a stolen car from Sandy that was loaded with random items, possibly stolen as well. Also in the car were exposed drug needles. Troopers think Callaway was high while they were chasing him on I-15 during the morning rush hour.
Sgt. Matt Smith, Utah Highway Patrol: "There were high speeds, especially in the neighborhoods, anywhere from 40 to 60 miles per hour. We are pretty lucky at that time in the morning."
Trooper Jim Paine, Utah Highway Patrol: "The concern we had was the time of day. And I think the one thing on our side is that a lot of people are off this week and staying home more than there would be."
Police certainly do not advise residents to play hero, but it did end in a positive way today. Not only is Shane Callaway behind bars but he'll answer to a court on what could be potentially eight charges.
