A man led police on a chase in Houston after refusing to pull over during a routine traffic stop conducted by Constable Mark Herman's deputies. The pursuit, which began in the 4100 block of N Sam Houston Pkwy W, came to an end when deputies managed to stop the vehicle and take the driver into custody.
Identified as Zivon Newton, the driver was quickly arrested and taken to the Harris County Jail. Charged with the offense of Fleeing a Police Officer, he found himself behind bars shortly after the New Year's Day incident. Information provided by the Constable's Facebook page revealed, "Zivon Newton was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with Fleeing a Police Officer. His bond was set at $100.00 out of County Court 4." according to Constable Mark Herman.
The brief chase resulted in no reported injuries or damages. The reason for Newton's decision to flee from deputies initially remains unclear at this point in time.
As the judicial process is set to take place, Newton will soon face the consequences of his actions in court as his case moves forward. The $100 bond signals the first step in a series of legal hurdles that he will now have to navigate, all stemming from a decision to reportedly defy an order to stop his vehicle, bringing in the new year on an undoubtedly regrettable note.
