After a suspect attempted to pick up a child from school, he fled from the police. Eventually, the police arrested him and allegedly discovered that he had methamphetamine.
Tyler Ray Anderson reportedly tried to pick up a child from a school in Johnson County on January 6, according to a press release from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. Police attempted to communicate with him, but he fled, leading to a pursuit in Tarrant County, according to a press release from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.
Anderson is facing charges for theft of service in violation of probation, evading arrest with a vehicle, aggravated assault against a public servant, and possession of controlled substances, according to Johnson County Jail records.
His total bond is $570,000.
The investigation remains active, and suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty, Johnson County Lt. Keven George said in the release.
“The collaborative efforts of each agency were instrumental in safely resolving the pursuit and taking the suspect into custody,” George said.
The Pursuit
Anderson was driving a silver Honda and appeared intoxicated, according to the release. He began to pick up a child from school, and officers with the Venus ISD Police Department tried to contact him when he fled.
The Venus Police Department joined the chase, along with the Johnson sheriff’s office, which assumed primary responsibility as soon as Anderson entered unincorporated Johnson County.
When Anderson allegedly fled into Tarrant County, other agencies joined, including the Alvarado Police Department, Burleson Police Department, and Fort Worth Police Department.
“The pursuit came to an end after the suspect struck a curb and attempted to flee on foot,” George said.
Deputies and officers chased Anderson and eventually caught him, according to the release. They searched him and found a substance they believed was meth in his pocket.
Throughout the pursuit, two Johnson deputies and the suspect got “minor injuries.”
Tyler Ray Anderson
“All injuries were treated, and no serious or life-threatening injuries were reported,” George said.
Officials will release more information as soon as possible, according to George.
“The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office would like to express its sincere appreciation to all assisting agencies for their professionalism, coordination, and commitment to public safety during this incident,” he said.
