Texas - Kelly USA Military runway chase. Stolen Patrol Car Crashed - 3 Arrested trying to escape
Wild Police Chase Spills onto Military Runway
Three suspected auto thieves led police on a wild chase that included two
stolen vehicles and a dangerous run across the tarmac at Kelly USA.
The pursuit started on I-10 after law enforcement officers spotted three men
driving a stolen truck. When officers attempted to pull over the men, they took
off.
In true “Dukes of Hazard” fashion, the three suspects zigzagged through
neighborhoods, crossed a median, drove through a ditch, and then plowed through
two fences at Kelly USA. After getting entangled in a third fence, the men
took off on foot across the Kelly USA tarmac, just as a large C-130 airplane was
taking off.
Moments later, an unarmed security guard joined in the chase. While the officer
assisted with the capture of one suspect, the two remaining suspects then
jumped into his car to escape.
The two were finally caught after they crashed the car through a group of
trees and officers took them into custody.
Other than having to mend a few fences, Kelly USA officials say the only
trouble this caused was the delay of a few landings and take-offs.
Three suspects have not been identified, but officials say they could face state
and federal charges.