Houston crime: Lengthy police chase ends with arrest in northwest Harris County

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Police arrested a man after a lengthy chase through parts of northwest Houston.

It started as a foot chase near Wirt Road at about 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.

The suspect stuck mainly to side roads, not freeways, not necessarily traveling at high speeds. At one point, officers deployed spike strips but the driver managed to maneuver around them.

After nearly an hour and a half, the driver came to a halt. Officers with guns drawn surrounded the vehicle. After a few moments, the man surrounded and was taken into custody without further incident.

WHY DO THEY RUN? Suspects tell their stories of high speed pursuits
WATCH: Driver in stolen Challenger Hellcat leads authorities on high-speed chase on I-10

EMBED >More News Videos

Video of a high-speed chase on the East Freeway

WATCH: Suspect tackled in cow pasture after high speed chase

EMBED >More News Videos

Deputy tackles suspect after wild high-speed chase

MORE CHASE MOMENTS:
High speed chase ends in tense arrest near Highway 288
Officers take down 4 suspects after wild chase on Highway 288

Live traffic map

Report a correction or typo

Copyright © 2022 KTRK-TV. All Rights Reserved.



Read original article here

Leave a Comment