Officials Call Off Smith County Foot Pursuit

SMITH COUNTY — Smith County Officials have called off the search for a suspect wanted following a traffic stop. According to KETK, Smith County Deputies received a call from DPS Troopers around 5:30 Sunday evening requesting assistance in a pursuit. Troopers were reportedly following a vehicle on Highway 31 West, near Loop 49. The vehicle was eventually stopped and two people were arrested, however, a third person jumped out of the vehicle and fled on foot into a wooded area. Smith County Sheriff’s units, including a K-9, responded to the scene. The search was called off a short time later. Additional details were not available.