INFORMATION RELEASE Vehicle Pursuit Ends With Wanted Suspect Arrested Saturday, February 1, 2014, San Angelo Police Officer T. Dietz observed a Ford passenger car make an improper right turn prompting Officer Dietz to initiate a traffic stop at 19th St. and Pecan St. The driver of the Ford passenger car refused to stop and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The pursuit continued north throughout the Lake View area and onto Armstrong St. with speeds reaching 80 mph. The pursuit continued north past the city limits and into Tom Green County on Texas Hwy 208 past FM 2105 and Red Creek Rd. As the pursuit reached a wooded area on Texas Hwy 208, the driver of the Ford passenger car left the roadway, crashed through a fence, and abandoned the vehicle to continue fleeing on foot. A perimeter was established with the assistance of Tom Green County Sherriff Deputies and DPS Troopers. SAPD K9 Officer H. Miller and his canine “Thor” were called to the scene to assist. Shortly after the search began, a 16 year old juvenile was located. The search continued as the juvenile was believed to be the passenger of the Ford passenger car. The search continued approximately one mile when “Thor” indicated the suspect was hiding in a storage shed. The officers entered the shed, located the driver, and made the arrest without further incident. The driver was identified as Randy Sutton (01/08/1992) of San Angelo. Sutton has been charged with Evading Arrest w/Vehicle, Evading Arrest or Detention, and outstanding county warrants for Criminal Mischief (x2) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The juvenile passenger was arrested for Evading Detention and was transported to the Tom Green County Juvenile Justice Center. No one was injured during the chase. ***SAPD***
Posted on: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 19:50:52 +0000
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