Afternoon Arrest of Suspect

TYLER — Tyler police have arrested a suspect following a chase and charged him with two offenses. On Tuesday, officers were searching for a vehicle involved in an overnight robbery. Officers had received information from citizens that a white Mercury Marquis was driving erratically in north Tyler. Officers were unable to locate it.

Around 3:00 p.m., City of Tyler Code Enforcement officers located a white Mercury Marquis driving backwards down a street. A Tyler Police officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but it evaded the officer. A short time later, another Tyler Police officer saw a white Mercury Marquis in the same area. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but the vehicle would not stop. After a short pursuit, police say, the lone occupant got out of the vehicle and ran. Officers say they were able to catch him after a short foot pursuit. Officers report that they smelled a strong odor of marijuana in the vehicle, and that a bag of marijuana was located on the path taken by the fleeing suspect as he was allegedly attempting to get rid of it.

Officers arrested 19-year-old Justin Bush for possession of a controlled substance and evading detention. After further investigation it was determined that this Mercury Marquis is not the same one involved in the overnight robbery.