Category: Police Chase

Pursuit on I20 westbound.

12:33 AM Pursuit in Progress.
There is currently a pursuit in progress coming into Erath County on Interstate 20 westbound. DPS unit 410 is in position to set out spikes at the SH108 bridge.

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DPS reports that spikes were unsuccessful.

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The pursuit has entered Erath County.

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The vehicle is reportedly driving in the center of both lanes.

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DPS reported that the vehicle did drive over the spikes.

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The vehicle has entered Eastland County westbound.

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The vehicle is passing traffic on the right-hand shoulder.

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DPS reports that the vehicle has stopped at mile marker 359. This is near the roadside park.

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Officers will be out with the suspect at this time.

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The subject is in custody and a wrecker has been called for a white Crown Victoria.

Update for Friday 02/08/2019

These scanner calls occurred between 2:00 PM Thursday and 2:00 AM Friday morning.

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Stephenville

There was a report of a disturbance at an apartment complex. A caller reported that a male subject was heard throwing things around an apartment. Officers responded to the scene and reported that no one would answer the door. The apartment was entered and Officers did not find anyone inside but drug paraphernalia was found and seized.

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Stephenville

There was a report of a fight in progress on Lingleville Road. Four males were reported to be fighting. Officers responded to the scene running code. Officers reported that the subjects that were fighting had already left the scene in two separate vehicles.

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Stephenville

A caller advised that some banged on her door and left the scene. An Officer responded to the scene to talk to the reporting party.

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County

There was a report of a burglary of a vehicle that occurred in the county. A report was taken.

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County

There was a report of a disturbance on CR351. Deputies responded to the scene and reported that had the subjects involved separated. I did not hear of an arrest.

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County

There was a report a male subject that was waving a gun out of a sunroof on a vehicle. This vehicle was reported to have been heading into Erath County from Tolar on US377. Deputies were advised to keep a lookout for the vehicle.

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County

There was a report a pursuit on US281N near Morgan Mill. The vehicle left US281 and headed northbound on FM1189 after the driver turned off his lights. The vehicle turned left at the FM1188/ FM1189 split and headed to Lipan. The vehicle was passing in no passing zones along the way. The vehicle left Erath County and entered Hood County and contact with the vehicle was lost in near Lipan. I never did hear if the vehicle was relocated.

Update: The vehicle was found the next day in Lipan abandoned. The driver was long gone.




Update for Friday 01/04/2019

These scanner calls occurred between 1:00 PM Thursday and 2:00 AM Friday

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Stephenville

SPD was paged to Walmart for a report of a theft. I did not hear of an arrest.

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Stephenville

SPD was paged to a residence for a report of a cat in bathtub. The animal was taken to the shelter. (Yea I know but it was slow night)

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County

Erath Fire was paged to a location on FM108N for a report of a Gator ATV that was on fire. A caller advised that a structure was threatened. Units arriving on the scene reported one pickup and a Gator fully involved.

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County

A Deputy was attempting to make a traffic stop and the vehicle decided to run for it. The vehicle was northbound on US377 with speeds reported to be in excess of 100 mph. The vehicle did decide to stop just near the county line. Hood County did send a Deputy for backup. No arrest was made.

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County

DPS arrested a subject for operating a vehicle with a wrong license plate and registration. A wrecker was called.

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You are up to date as of 3:00 AM Friday




Pursuit in Progress

                                       Thanks to Taezer Thompson for the pic
4:38 PM
(Pursuit in Progress) Comanche County is in pursuit of a vehicle. The last known location is on CR312. Speeds are up to 100 mph. The vehicle is heading east on US377 heading toward Dublin. Erath County units are en route if they enter the county.
4:44 PM
The vehicle has just left Procter and is reported to be northbound on US377. Speeds are reported to be 110 mph.
4:46 PM
Units report they will be setting spikes at the county line.
4:47 PM
The vehicle is entering Erath County. Watch out Dublin.
4:48 PM
Comanche PD and Comanche SO and Dublin are following behind the vehicle at this time.
4:50 PM
The vehicle is stopped at the US6 and 377 Loop under the overpass. The subjects are in custody.
5:03 PM
Dublin EMS and Fire are on the scene.
5:06 PM
There are reported to be four DPS and several Deputies. Traffic will be slow in the area.
5:37 PM
Dublin Fire has cleared the scene.
Location of the traffic stop.




Police Chase

Just before 8 AM this morning a DPS attempted to stop a white Ford flatbed pickup on US337S when the driver of the vehicle decided to run. The pickup left US377S and turned on CR258 with speeds reaching 70 MPH. The vehicle was reported to be three occupants. The vehicle turned west on CR279 with speed of 45 MPH. The vehicle turned on CR516 and ended back up on US377 heading north with speeds of 60 MPH driving on the shoulder of the road. The vehicle appeared to have a smoking wheel. The vehicle did come to a stop on US377N just across from the Erath Iron and Metal. One subject had multiple warrants. There was a stolen gun in the vehicle. One subject was arrested for the warrants and a second subject was arrested for a stolen firearm. The third subject was arrested and I did not hear the charge. This information was recorded while I was away from the scanner.
Great job once again by our Law Enforcement!

Pursuit

10:09 pm
High-speed pursuit
Stephenville PD is attempting to pull over a vehicle near Creekside on Lingleville RD
10:11pm

The vehicle is on N 281 traveling at speeds of 100 mph

This driver is possibly intoxicated. He is driving on the wrong side of the road and is unable to maintain lane.

10:19 pm They are on FM 1188 headed westbound

10:22 pm Two are in custody.

Police Chase

HIGH SPEED CHASE THROUGH TOWN

Somervell County, Erath County, DPS, Stephenville PD, and Tarleton PD ended a pursuit with speeds in excess of 100mph. A Hispanic male was arrested after driving a tan Chevy S10 across the county line with agencies in that county attempting to pull him over. The chase ended at Tarleton State University when the driver crashed through a pole and a wall on McIlhaney Street.

Pursuit

11:17 PM Stephenville
(Pursuit) A DPS unit in purist on a pickup up the South Loop. The vehicle did turn on Seminole Drive. SPD is en route to the area.

11:21 PM
DPS has reported that they have the subject of the fleeing vehicle detained at this time.

11:23 PM
SPD reported that this vehicle was racing with another vehicle. They will be searching for the second vehicle.

11:27 PM
Erath EMS has been paged to the scene to check out the subject.

11:40 PM
DPS reports that the subject will be under arrest for running, racing and possible DWI.

11:56 PM
The subject is en route to Erath County Jail. DPS has asked for a jailer to meet them in the sally port. DPS recommends that the jail have a chair ready to strap the subject down. A wrecker has been called.

Pursuit in Progress

12:25 AM County
(Pursuit in Progress) An Erath County Unit is in pursuit of a vehicle on US377 coming into Stephenville from Dublin. The vehicle is reported to be in the wrong lane of traffic. Watch Out!

12:28 AM
The suspect vehicle has just passed Alsups Convenience Store on the South Loop. Don’t Know which one at this time.

12:30 AM
The Deputy reports that he does have the vehicle stopped at this time and reports he has the subject in custody. I don’t have the exact location but this will be on the South Loop.

12:37 AM
The Deputy has asked for a SPD Unit to respond to the scene to assist. There is a reported language barrier. The vehicle traffic stop is near Alsups Convenience Store near Wal-Mart. A wrecker has been called.

1:13 AM
The female subject has been arrested and is en route to Erath County Jail. I did not hear the charge.

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