Driver faces charges after hit-and-run crashes, pursuit, standoff in Haltom City
HALTOM CITY, TX – A driver is facing several charges in connection with a series of hit-and-run crashes, a police pursuit, and a barricaded standoff at a Haltom City home on Monday.
Haltom City police told Fox4News that they believe a driver struck another vehicle on Denton Highway before driving away and crashing into another vehicle on Waldemar Street.
After striking the second vehicle, the suspect then pulled up to the 2000th block of Owens Street. At around 5 p.m., police spotted the driver driving dangerously and hitting several objects before driving through a grassy area.
Police attempted to pull over the suspect, who did not cooperate and kept driving. Police initiated a pursuit, and halfway through the chase, the suspect threw a bag of white substance out of the window.
The chase ended at the 1300th block of Clarence Street. There, the suspect parked his vehicle and ran inside his home and refused to come outside.
Police called a SWAT team for backup, who entered the suspect’s home and took him into custody.
One police officer and the suspect sustained minor injuries.
Police have not publicly identified the suspect’s age or identity.
Police confirmed the suspect is facing charges of second-degree felony assault on a peace officer and third-degree felony evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, and could expect additional charges as an investigation remains underway.
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