Two Teens Arrested after Early Morning Chase

SMITH COUNTY — Two 17-year-old boys lead authorities on an early morning chase. The incident began Wednesday night at Emerald Bay on Lake Palestine when a security guard noticed two suspicious people. According to KETK, when the guard approached the duo, they jumped into a truck and drove away. After receiving reports of the stolen vehicle, a Smith County deputy spotted the truck in Tyler around 1:30 and a chase began. The chase went through Flint, Bullard and back into Tyler and ended in the 2700 block of South Broadway when officers used spike strips. Daniel Bennett, Bullard, (pictured) was arrested and charged with evading arrest and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Christopher Hamrick, Bullard, was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.