Duo Speeds Past Schulenburg at 100+ MPH, Tries Hiding in Flatonia Underbrush

On Thursday at 2:30 a.m., Fayette County Deputy Noah Geer initiated a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle traveling westbound on Interstate 10 near Schulenburg, Texas.

The vehicle failed to yield to Deputy Geer’s emergency lights and siren and instead accelerated to speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. During the pursuit, Flatonia Police Department Sergeant Trey Tunis successfully deployed tire deflation devices, which disabled all four tires of the suspect vehicle.

The vehicle exited the interstate in Flatonia, continuing on two deflated tires and two rims before coming to a stop in a restaurant parking lot along the frontage road. Upon stopping, both occupants fled on foot into a wooded area behind the business.

The female passenger, identified as Jade Smith, 18, of New Mexico, was apprehended almost immediately. She resisted arrest during the encounter. The male driver, identified as Tyrese Mitchell, 26, of San Antonio, initially evaded officers by hiding in thick brush but was located minutes later. He also resisted arrest. Mitchell stated he fled due to having a suspended driver’s license. A search of the vehicle did not reveal any illegal substances or contraband.

Both were charged with Evading Arrest or Detention with a Motor Vehicle and Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transportation.