Tyler Man Arrested Following High Speed Chase

SMITH COUNTY — A Tyler man has been arrested following a high speed chase with numerous law enforcement officers. The pursuit began Saturday afternoon on Loop 323 in Tyler and continued onto County Road 45. The driver, later identified as Kenny Leroy Johnson, 37, drove into a wooded area where he ditched the car and fled on foot. DPS helicopters and Smith County K-9 units were called in and Johnson was apprehended a short time later. Tyler police also assisted in the pursuit. According to online judicial records, Johnson has a lengthy criminal history including evading arrest, nonpayment of child support, failure to appear and parole violation.