Suspected MS-13 gang member arrested after chase down Gulf Freeway

TEXAS CITY, Texas (KTRK) -- A high-speed police chase stretching more than 30 miles ended with the arrest of a suspected MS-13 gang member.

Houston police said the driver, who led officers in a chase from I-10 and Mercury in east Houston to the Texas City area, is accused of kidnapping a 14-year-old girl.
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The girl was not in the car at the time of the chase because she was found safe a few days ago.

Police said this all began just before 8 p.m., with a pursuit on I-10 and Mercury in east Houston.
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At times, the chase reached speeds of up to 90 miles per hour.

The chase ended when the driver ran out of gas along the Gulf Freeway near FM 1765.

ORIGINAL REPORT: Possible kidnapping suspect in custody after chase down Gulf Frwy