Whitehouse man arrested after high-speed chase

TYLER — 34-year-old Raymond Morgan of Whitehouse faces multiple charges after he reportedly led Smith County deputies on a high-speed chase Friday evening. According to our news partner KETK, law officials said the pursuit began after they tried to complete a traffic stop near Dogwood City, with the chase at times going more than 100 mph. Officials said the pursuit lasted 20 minutes, ending on Old Omen near Charleston Park across from UT Tyler. Authorities were able to stop the car by spiking it and arrested Morgan right before 9 p.m. after he reportedly fled on foot. Several Tyler police and deputy cars were blocking intersections to stop the chase.

Morgan was charged with evading arrest with a vehicle, evading arrest (for running from law officers), possession of marijuana, and possession of a controlled substance, judicial records show. He was being held Saturday on bonds totaling $20,500.