Lengthy police chase ends with arrest in NW Harris County

Wednesday, February 23, 2022
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Police arrested a man after a lengthy chase through parts of northwest Houston.

It started as a foot chase near Wirt Road at about 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.

The suspect stuck mainly to side roads, not freeways, not necessarily traveling at high speeds. At one point, officers deployed spike strips but the driver managed to maneuver around them.
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After nearly an hour and a half, the driver came to a halt. Officers with guns drawn surrounded the vehicle. After a few moments, the man surrounded and was taken into custody without further incident.

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