Routine Traffic Stop in Katy Area Leads to Juvenile Arrests
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KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
July 13, 2026
By Natalie Cook Clark
A routine traffic stop led to a foot pursuit and juvenile arrests for evading arrests, tampering with physical evidence, and two counts of possession of a controlled substance.
Friday, July 11, 2026, a Fort Bend County Constable Precinct 1 deputy conducted a traffic stop on a black Dodge Charger near the intersection of West Firethorne Road and South Firethorne Road after observing the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. That traffic stop would result in a pursuit and arrests.
“This is the perfect example of how ‘routine’ traffic stops can quickly change,” says Constable Chad Norvell. “Great job by the deputies involved.”
Two male passengers exited the vehicle when is came to a stop and fled on foot toward the residential area. The deputy immediately broadcast descriptions of the fleeing subjects while the driver of the vehicle (juvenile) was detained at the scene.
After the vehicle came to a stop, two male passengers exited the vehicle and fled on foot toward the residential area. The deputy immediately broadcast descriptions of the fleeing subjects while the driver of the vehicle (juvenile) was detained at the scene.
Deputies with Fort Bend County Constable Precinct 1, assisted by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office and the Houston Police Department helicopter, quickly established a perimeter in an effort to locate the fleeing suspects.
While one individual wasn’t located despite an extensive search, another was taken into custody. The suspect was identified as a juvenile from Harris County.
Following the investigation, the driver of the vehicle was issued citations and released. The fleeing juvenile was charged with:
Evading Arrest or Detention
Tampering with Physical Evidence
Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 2
Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 3
A backpack containing a stolen handgun and a significant amount of cash was located in the area where the suspects fled.
This investigation remains ongoing and more charges may be considered as new information becomes available.
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