Driver in custody after bizarre chase and swim in Brazos River

Monday, March 28, 2016
Man arrested after wild police chase that ended in the Brazos River.
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- What started as a high speed police chase turned into a strange, mud-coated standoff as officers tried for about an hour to rescue the driver who had jumped into the Brazos River, and then couldn't get out.

Chase Highlights

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It's unknown what prompted the chase, but it began on W. Orem near Almeda. The driver left the main roads, cutting through construction zones and rural property in Brazoria County. He went through a field of grass before returning to roads, such as FM 521, with at least one blown tire.

Miya Shay captured these images of the suspect being led into a police squad vehicle.none
Miya Shay captured these images of the suspect being led into a police squad vehicle.none
Sky Eye HD images from pursuit in Brazoria Countynone
The suspect jumped into the Brazos River to try to get away.none
The suspect jumped into the Brazos River to try to get away.none
The suspect jumped into the Brazos River to try to get away.none
Sky Eye HD images from pursuit in Brazoria Countynone
Sky Eye HD images from pursuit in Brazoria Countynone
Sky Eye HD images from pursuit in Brazoria Countynone
Sky Eye HD images from pursuit in Brazoria Countynone
Sky Eye HD images from pursuit in Brazoria Countynone
Sky Eye HD images from pursuit in Brazoria Countynone
Sky Eye HD images from pursuit in Brazoria Countynone
Sky Eye HD images from pursuit in Brazoria Countynone


Click here to see highlights from the chase including the moment when the suspect pointed a gun outside his window



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Suspect leads officers on chase in Brazoria County


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