A Fort Worth man is headed to state prison for 25 years after pleading guilty to evading arrest while driving a stolen vehicle, prosecutors said yesterday. The defendant, Cesar Narro, was taken into custody after a pursuit that ended when the car crashed into a tree, according to prosecutors. The sentence will be served in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Inside the Case and Who Took It to Court
The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's calendar lists Narro's case in the 213th District Court as "Evad Arst Det w/Veh" and notes the entry "Def Pled 25Y TDC," according to the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney. The listing names Assistant District Attorneys Mollie Mallin and Michael Mooneyham as the prosecutors and Investigator Kevin Hillard as the case investigator. Court records show the defense was represented by attorney Obinna Okeke.
The Chase and Narro's Record
In a Facebook post, the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office said Narro, described in that post as a habitual offender, was spotted in October 2025 driving a stolen vehicle, led officers on a pursuit and was apprehended after he drove into a tree, according to the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office. The post identifies Narro as 52 years old and notes a prior conviction for unauthorized use of a vehicle in June 2025. The office also thanked the Fort Worth Police Department for its role in the investigation.
Legal Context
Prosecutors said they sought enhanced punishment under Texas' habitual-offender law, which raises the punishment range for repeat felony offenders. Under Texas Penal Code §12.42, a defendant shown to be a habitual felony offender can face imprisonment from 25 years up to 99 years or life. The statute requires proof of prior final felony convictions before the enhancement applies, according to the Texas Penal Code §12.42.
Records for the case were updated yesterday and show the sentence as "25Y TDC," meaning Narro will be sent to the state prison system, according to the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office. Prosecutors characterized the case as an example of the harms caused by repeat property offenders and praised Fort Worth officers for their work. The DA's office and Fort Worth Police did not immediately provide further comment beyond the public post and court listing.
