Crockett Police chase ends in drug possession arrest

CROCKETT- A routine traffic stop in Crockett on Monday morning led to a police chase and an arrest for drug possession, according to our news partner KETK.

Officers initiated a traffic stop and the driver, Josue Luis Delagarza, chose not to stop his vehicle which forced authorities to pursue Delagarza along city streets as he drove recklessly, according to officials. Delagarza eventually turned onto a dead-end road and attempted to flee on foot before officers managed to arrest him on Parkway Street. During the arrest, cocaine was found in Delagarza’s possession, according to officials.

Following his arrest, Delagarza was charged with evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, possession of a controlled substance along with several outstanding misdemeanor warrants, according to officials.