For the second time in as many weeks, law enforcement was involved in a chase that began in Grimes County ended in Brazos County.
The city of Navasota reports Monday night (June 3) that a car reported stolen in Montgomery County was seen by Grimes County deputies on Highway 105.
Navasota police joined the pursuit through Navasota and north on Highway 6 at speeds of 100 miles per hour.
After the car ran over several spike strips, the pursuit ended in College Station’s Northgate area on Wellborn Road near University.
A 51 year old man from Spring was arrested for evading, possession of a controlled substance, evidence tampering, and a warrant from Montgomery County for resisting arrest.
Other law enforcement agencies responding to the chase were College Station police, Brazos County deputies, and the department of public safety.
The city of Navasota news release did not include a photo of the driver.
A Navasota city spokeswoman tells WTAW News that the driver was taken to the Grimes County jail.
News release from the city of Navasota:
On Monday, June 3rd, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Navasota Police Officers were requested by the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office to attempt to locate a Chevrolet Cruz traveling west on Highway 105 East, which was recently stolen in Montgomery County.
Navasota Police Officers were able to locate the vehicle entering the city limits and conducted a traffic stop at the Highway 6 and Highway 105 intersection.
The driver of the Chevrolet Cruz failed to stop and entered Highway 6, accelerating.
Officers with Navasota Police and Grimes County Sheriff’s Office initiated a pursuit with speeds around 100 mph.
The pursuit continued into Brazos County, where DPS, College Station Police Department, and Brazos County Sheriff’s Office assisted.
The Cruz was spiked several times, causing the speeds to lower, and the Cruz exited at University Drive.
The vehicle continued fleeing westbound on University Drive and the pursuit ended on Wellborn Road.
The driver, Kevin Jackson, age 51, out of Spring, TX, was taken into custody and charged with Evading in a motor vehicle, tampering with evidence, and possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 1.
Mr. Jackson also had an outstanding arrest warrant out of Montgomery County for resisting arrest.