Authorities: Teen Rams Patrol Car, Tries to Stab Officer during Chase

LONGVIEW — A Longview teenager has been arrested after troopers said he led officers on a chase in his vehicle, rammed a patrol car and attempted to pull a knife on them. That’s according to KETK and the Longview News-Journal. Texas Department of Public Safety troopers arrested Lucas Dane Stevens, 18, after he fled during a traffic stop at about 10:00 Monday night near Jaycee Drive and Texas 31, according to arrest reports. After stopping, authorities say, Stevens took off in his vehicle. During the pursuit, he allegedly rammed a patrol car and attempted to stab an officer. According to officials, Stevens was found to be on meth. He’s charged with aggravated assault on a public servant, evading arrest, and a slew of other crimes.