Spring ISD teacher accused of leading car chase, running from police half-naked, court records show

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A Spring ISD theater arts teacher is out of jail after a late-night police chase on Friday, followed by a half-naked arrest, according to court records.

According to Houston police, the incident began in downtown Houston, where they say Tyler Canada sped past officers on Milam Street, swerving through traffic, running red lights, and at one point, driving the wrong way on Main Street.

Police said he did not stop despite officers flashing lights and sirens. Instead, he drove about 15 miles to his home in southeast Houston, where police found his car in the driveway.

When they knocked, Canada, naked from the waist down, ran off down the street, according to police.

Part of the confrontation was captured on a neighbor's camera. "Why are you here?" and a pleading "mom, mom" could be heard on the video after Canada allegedly ran past the camera.



Police say he resisted, and officers used a Taser to arrest him.

In court the next day, Canada appeared with his arm in a sling. His family said his collarbone was fractured during the arrest.

Court records list Claughton Middle School as his employer, and the school's website identifies the 32-year-old as a theater arts teacher.

On Monday, the district did not respond to questions about his employment status.

Canada is charged with felony and misdemeanor evading arrest. He has no prior criminal history, according to online records.
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