Suspect rams stolen SUV into police car in North Texas

In North Texas, a suspect remains at large after a dramatic incident involving a stolen SUV. The event unfolded on a Sunday afternoon when White Settlement police were alerted to a stolen black Jeep Liberty. Officers pursued the vehicle, which was reported heading north on S. Las Vegas Trail. The situation escalated when the suspect abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, prompting a chase by police officers. A female passenger, identified as 33-year-old Kayla Martinez, was apprehended and charged with possession of methamphetamine. The male suspect returned to the stolen SUV and reversed it into a police Tahoe, causing significant damage and rendering the police department's StarChase system inoperable. This system, designed to assist in tracking fleeing vehicles, was crucial for the pursuit but was compromised during the collision. Following the ramming incident, the suspect fled west on I-30, driving recklessly and endangering other motorists. Due to the dangerous driving behavior, the police supervisor made the decision to terminate the chase. The stolen vehicle was later found abandoned in a different location, while the male suspect managed to escape. Police Chief Christopher Cook expressed concern over the suspect's actions, highlighting a blatant disregard for the law and urging the public to assist in identifying him. Authorities are actively seeking information from the community to help locate the suspect, who faces multiple felony charges. The police department is hopeful that someone will come forward with details that could lead to the suspect's capture and accountability for his actions.