Investigation into parking lot takeover leads to arrest after high-speed chase on I-45, HCSO says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, a man was arrested after deputies say he led them on a high-speed chase for several miles.

Officials said it started Thursday evening when they were investigating a parking lot takeover off I-45 and Greens Road.

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HCSO says more than 100 cars were gathered.

Deputies say they saw a man in a red Dodge Charger doing donuts in the parking lot, and when they tried to pull him over, he took off, leading them on a chase for several miles.

At one point, the man went above 100 miles per hour, the sheriff's office said. Eventually, the man ran out of gas, ending the chase.

"The driver refused to stop, leading us on a several-mile pursuit, reaching speeds of 100 mph at times. We believe the vehicle ran out of gas at this location. The driver took off and fled on foot. Deputies pursued him and captured him shortly after," HCSO Sgt. J. Carrol said.

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Sgt. Carroll says the man was taken to jail, and his car has been seized and will be subject to asset forfeiture.