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Published on April 23, 2024
Teen Charged With Evading Arrest After High-Speed Chase in Houston Ends With Stolen Vehicle RecoverySource: Facebook/Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4

A high-speed chase on Houston street ended with the arrest of a 15-year-old boy after deputies with Constable Mark Herman's Office recovered a stolen vehicle. The apprehension occurred on April 20, when deputies attempted to pull over a vehicle in the 18000 block of Timber Forest Drive which was confirmed as stolen, but the driver instead ignited a pursuit.

The teenage suspect refused to surrender, leading to what authorities described as a brief pursuit, after the refusal, deputies were forced to take pursuit and they were eventually able to disable the vehicle, which caused the driver and two other individuals to make a run for it ditching the car and attempting to evade arrest on foot. Constable Deputies quickly established a perimeter, and pinning one of the suspects, the 15-year-old, according to a statement on Constable Mark Herman's official Facebook page.

The teen was subsequently arrested and has now been charged with Evading Arrest. His identity has not been made public due to his juvenile status. "The juvenile was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with Evading Arrest." a statement by Constable Mark Herman's Office.

Further details about the incident have not been released, and the status of the other individuals involved in the chase remains unknown Constable Herman's office has not provided information regarding whether they are still at large or have been apprehended. The juvenile's case now moves to the courts, where the young suspect will face the consequences of the high-speed chase that led to his capture.