Tarrant County, TX — A traffic stop by Sansom Park police escalated into a multi-jurisdiction pursuit after a convicted felon allegedly fought with officers and intentionally drove a vehicle toward them, according to the Sansom Park Police Department.
Police said patrol officers and a K-9 unit conducted the traffic stop Wednesday night near the 5800 block of Jacksboro Highway for a traffic violation.
During the investigation, officers learned the driver was a convicted felon with a prior history involving assaultive behavior toward law enforcement and the manufacture and delivery of narcotics.
Authorities said the driver repeatedly refused commands to keep his hands visible. Officers also reported seeing a large knife and a homemade-style shank inside the vehicle.
When officers attempted to remove the driver, police said he resisted and physically fought with them. The suspect then allegedly accelerated, shifted into reverse and intentionally directed the vehicle toward officers. The vehicle narrowly missed several officers and grazed one before the driver fled.
A pursuit followed through multiple jurisdictions, including Burleson and north toward the Denton area near Texas Motor Speedway.
Fort Worth Police Department specialized units and Air 1 assisted during the pursuit. Sansom Park police said the suspect threw multiple plastic bags containing a light-colored substance from the vehicle while fleeing.
Fort Worth officers eventually stopped the vehicle using a PIT maneuver. The suspect then fled on foot but was apprehended a short time later.
The suspect was charged with:
• Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Public Servant
• Evading Arrest with a Motor Vehicle
• Resisting Arrest
Police said the suspect was medically evaluated and cleared before being transported to jail.
No officers or other first responders suffered serious injuries.
Charges are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
