Tyler Officer Injured During Arrest

TYLER � A 40-year-old Tyler man is in jail after police say he escaped from Officer Kevin Mobley, who had him detained for possession of a controlled substance in the area of Trezevant Street and Tennneha Avenue, around 10:15 a.m. Friday. Markus Earl Glenn of Tyler is charged with escape causing bodily injury, a 2nd degree felony, and tampering with evidence, a 3rd degree felony.

According to police, Glenn was being placed under arrest and had one handcuff on when he struggled with Mobley and broke free. Authorities say Mobley suffered cuts to his hand during the struggle to maintain control of Glenn. Police report that Glenn was located on a roof top at 703 Trezevant Street, after a short foot pursuit. A police department news release says officers and negotiators responded to the scene to secure the area and talk the suspect into coming down off the roof. Authorities say Glenn was taken into custody after two hours of negotiations.