Suspect Steals Police Car, Leads High-Speed Chase in North Texas

Stolen Police Vehicle Incident

• 🚨 A suspect is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing a police squad car while in handcuffs.
• 💡 The incident began when officers pulled over a man for erratic driving on I20, including swerving and flickering headlights.
• 🔑 Despite being handcuffed, the suspect reportedly managed to get into the front seat of the squad car and drive away.

High-Speed Pursuit and Aftermath

• 📈 The chase concluded off I30 near West Morland when officers used a pit maneuver, causing the stolen vehicle to roll down an embankment.
• 💨 The suspect allegedly reached speeds over 100 miles per hour during the pursuit and sideswiped another police vehicle.
• 🤕 The man sustained injuries during the crash and was seen being loaded into an ambulance.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 Grand Prairie police are actively investigating how the suspect was able to gain control of the squad car.
• ❓ A key focus of the investigation is understanding the sequence of events that allowed the handcuffed suspect to escape and take the vehicle.