Las unidades del Departamento del Sheriff del condado de Maverick intentaron detener un vehículo Ford Fusion modelo blanco de última hora en un área a lo largo de Wagon Wheel Rd. en el sector de Rosita Valley de la comunidad alrededor de las 4:20 pm.
El conductor del vehículo no cumplió y luego dirigió a las unidades del Sheriff en una persecución a alta velocidad a lo largo de la autopista El Indio hacia South Veterans Blvd.
La persecución continuó hacia Main St., donde elementos del Departamento de Policía de Eagle Pass se unieron a la persecución.
Se informo que una unidad del departamento de policía sufrió un accidente automovilístico con otro vehículo.
Afortunadamente, nadie resultó gravemente herido en el accidente.
La persecución continuó y se abrió paso en el área de Ferry St.
El vehículo continuó tratando de eludir, oficiales y condujo a la sección superior del canal Eagle Pass cerca de First St.
Luego, el vehículo se detuvo y los funcionarios se pusieron en contacto con un conductor y una pasajera.
Un sujeto masculino identificado como Kevin Ortiz fue detenido y enfrentará los cargos penales correspondientes, incluida la evasión del arresto.
Law Enforcement Officials involved in high speed pursuit; arrest subject
Law Enforcement officials Including the Maverick County Sheriff's Department, Eagle Pass Police Department and Department of Public Safety were involved in a high speed chase that ended with the arrest of two suspects and a motor vehicle crash.
Maverick County Sheriff Department units attempted to stop a white late model Ford Fusion vehicle in an area along Wagon Wheel Rd. in the Rosita Valley Sector of the community at around 4:20 pm.
The vehicle's driver did not comply and then led Sheriff units on a high speed chase along El Indio Highway onto South Veterans Blvd.
The chase continued onto Main St. where elements of the Eagle Pass Police Department joined in on the pursuit.
At that point, it's reported that a police department unit sustained a motor vehicle accident with another vehicle. Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt in the accident.
The pursuit continued and made its way into the Ferry St. area.
The vehicle continued trying to elude, officers and drove into the upper section of the Eagle Pass canal near First St. The vehicle then came to a halt and officials proceeded to make contact with a male driver and female passenger.
A male subject identified as Kevin Ortiz was taken into custody and will face corresponding criminal charges including evading arrest.
The pursuit went on for more than 15 miles from start to finish.