Mechanicville man admits to stealing truck, ramming police car

A Mechanicville man has admitted to stealing a truck and intentionally striking a police car during a high-speed chase.

Jacob R. Hayner, 38, pleaded guilty in Saratoga County Court on Aug. 1 to grand larceny and criminal mischief. Hayner stole a car from the Stewart’s Shops on Route 146 near Exit 10 on May 6 just after 6:30 p.m. He refused to stop for police and lead them on a chase that reached speeds of nearly 90 mph.

He also intentionally rammed a Saratoga County Sheriff’s vehicle during the pursuit.

No one was injured.

Hayner will be sentenced at a later date. He is expected to receive consecutive prison sentences for each count, according to the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office.