Smuggler arrested after being tased when leading Texas DPS trooper on pursuit with the hood up
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Laredo, TX - A man is facing charges after leading state troopers on a chase through Laredo and crashing into two spots before being caught, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
DPS said the chase began around 8:42 a.m. after troopers tried to stop a white Dodge Challenger allegedly tied to a human smuggling case near Mines Road. The driver, 31-year-old Humberto Misael Garcia, didn’t stop and sped off on Interstate 35.
The car first hit a cement wall at Monterrey Avenue and West Lyon Street, which caused the hood to fly open. DPS said Garcia kept driving with the hood up and later crashed into another car at East Calton Road and Marcella Avenue.
Garcia ran away on foot but was caught by a trooper. DPS said four people inside the car were in the country illegally and were turned over to Border Patrol. Garcia was also handed over to Border Patrol for investigation.
DPS said they plan to file warrants for charges, including evading arrest, reckless driving, fleeing on foot, failing to stop and help, and human smuggling.
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