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Suspected Carjacker Arrested After HPD Pursuit Ends in Greenspoint Crash That Injures 3 Officers

Authorities have not released the suspect’s identity, potential charges or the location of the alleged theft.

Overview

  • Two HPD units collided during a late Sunday chase that ended at Ella Boulevard and Rushcreek Drive in the Greenspoint area, officials said.
  • One patrol car briefly caught fire after a rear-end impact, and the blaze was quickly extinguished by responders.
  • Three officers suffered minor injuries, declined medical transport at the scene, and are expected to return to duty.
  • Houston police and DPS troopers were pursuing a man believed to have taken a vehicle by force before he was taken into custody.
  • HPD’s Vehicular Crimes Division is conducting the investigation into the crash and the pursuit.