41 year old Fidel Benitez-Vega was arrested for evading in a vehicle, evading on foot, trespassing on private property, giving a false name, and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
According to arrest reports from the sheriff’s office, a deputy wanted to stop Vega’s car for disregarding a traffic control device on Highway 21 near Highway 47.
The deputy said Vega’s car sped up before it stopped suddenly and Vega ran away.
About six hours later, a private citizen called 9-1-1 to report a man lying on the ground near Silver Hill Road and Goodson Bend.
That led to the second foot chase that ended with the Taser being fired.
Vega is also being held for immigration authorities.
Monday afternoon update:
Public assistance helps the Brazos County sheriff’s office find a man who ran away from a traffic stop.
Deputy David Wilcox said the unidentified driver went to jail on charges of evading in a vehicle, evading on foot, criminal trespassing, and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
Deputies and officers from other agencies set up a perimeter Monday morning along Highway 21 near Silver Hill Road that included the RELLIS campus.
Monday afternoon, Wilcox said they received a call from a citizen reporting they saw a man matching the suspect’s description in the woods near Silver Hill and Goodson Bend.
Following another chase, the suspect was caught.
News release from the Brazos County sheriff’s office:
On Monday, February 14th, 2022, at approximately 9:00 am, Deputies with the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle near E SH 21 and Silver Hill for disregarding a traffic control device. The vehicle did not stop and continued on for a short while. The individual then abandoned the vehicle 300 yards east of Silver Hill, and fled on foot into the woods.
Deputies then began setting up a perimeter and search effort for the suspect. After an initial search of the area was completed, Deputies were unable to locate the suspect.
At around 3:30 pm we received a call from a citizen stating they saw a person matching the description of the suspect laying around in the woods near Silver Hill and Goodson Bend. Deputies arrived in the area and the suspect again fled on foot onto Silver Hill. Deputies caught up with the suspect and took him into custody.
The suspect has been booked into the Brazos County Detention Center for the following charges: Possession of Marijuana <2 oz, Evading on Foot, Evading in a Vehicle, and Criminal Trespass. Original story:
Thanks to the WTAW listener who texted us Monday morning about multiple law enforcement agencies on the RELLIS campus.
Brazos County sheriff’s deputy David Wilcox says they received assistance after a man ran away from a traffic stop on Highway 21 near Silver Hill Road east of RELLIS.
Wilcox says the response included K-9 officers and drones.
The search continues for a Hispanic man of slender build and about five feet ten.
The listener text also saw vehicles from Bryan and Texas A&M police and Brazos County constables.
Click below for comments from David Wilcox, visiting with WTAW’s Bill Oliver.
News release from the Brazos County sheriff’s office:
On Monday, February 14th, 2022, at approximately 9:00am, Deputies with the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle near E SH 21 and Silver Hill for speeding. The vehicle did not stop and continued on for a short while. The individual then abandoned the vehicle 300 yards east of Silver Hill, and fled on foot into the woods.
Deputies then began setting up a perimeter and search effort for the individual. Resources such as dogs and drones were called in to assist with the search. The individual’s description is a Hispanic male, slender build, approximately 5’10”, and was last seen wearing a Carhartt jacket, blue jeans, and a high visibility yellow work shirt.
At this time, we have no information that this is a dangerous person, however out of an abundance of caution please do not approach the individual. If you see someone matching this description near this area, please do not approach and call 9-1-1.