Police pursuit ends in arrest
Posted/updated on: March 27, 2026 at 3:03 am
EDGEWOOD – A police pursuit through Van Zandt County ended Tuesday afternoon when a fleeing driver slammed into a patrol car and was taken into custody. According to our news partner KETK, the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office, officers from the Edgewood Police Department responded to a call on U.S. Highway 80, near The Lumber Yard Cafe, after receiving reports of a disturbance.
When officers arrived, they saw a 47-year-old man get into a 1999 Ford pickup and speed off. As he fled, the driver allegedly struck an Edgewood patrol vehicle, sparking a pursuit. Officers requested help from the Department of Public Safety and the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office as the chase continued toward downtown Wills Point on Highway 80. DPS deployed two sets of spike strips, successfully slowing the vehicle.
He was taken to a local hospital for evaluation before being booked into the Van Zandt County Detention Center, where he was charged with aggravated assault of a public servant and evading arrest in a vehicle. Authorities said his name is not being released at this time.
During the pursuit, Wills Point ISD was placed on hold and was lifted at around 3:40 p.m. as a precaution to ensure student safety.
