SALT LAKE CITY — The man that police say caused a fire at a gas station while trying to evade capture for driving a stolen car is facing several charges. Joe Anthony Peck, 30, faces charges of receiving a stolen vehicle, property damage, reckless driving, and possession of a controlled substance, among others.

According to court documents, on Saturday, a Salt Lake City Police Officer was driving in the area of 1200 West 400 South at 3:06 p.m. when he received an alert about a stolen gold sedan three blocks from his location.

The officer responded to the area but was unable to locate the vehicle. As the officer continued driving, he saw the vehicle parked at a gas pump of the Maverik Gas Station at 425 South Redwood Road.

Officers say they pulled into the lot and observed Peck quickly ge

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