Spearman Police Department Makes Arrests After Chase
On January 20, 2021, Sgt. Gary Garrett of the Spearman Police Department received information that the Hanford County Sheriff’s office was looking for an individual with a possible runaway from Wise County, Texas, and noticed a vehicle parked in the rear parking lot of Pizza Hut matching that description.
Sgt. Garrett started to investigate the suspicious vehicle, but on approach, the vehicle sped away and a pursuit was initiated. Upon further information, the vehicle was reported stolen out of Wise County, Texas.
The pursuit headed southbound on Highway 207 at a high rate of speed. Sgt. Garrett, along with Hansford County Sheriff’s Office, pursued the vehicle into Hutchinson County where a Texas DPS Trooper and Deputies from Hutchinson County entered into the pursuit.
Multiple Counties Assist In High Speed Chase
Photo by Ernie Bowen
One man was arrested after a chase that saw speeds of over 100 mph in both Ochiltree and Hansford counties Sunday.
According to Ochiltree County Sheriff Terry Bouchard, an Ochiltree County Deputy attempted to stop Michael Maxwell, 41, and he fled on a Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Maxwell was finally stopped west of Gruver. Assisting agencies included the Hansford County Sheriff s Office, Spearman Police Department, Hutchison County DA office and Sherman County Sheriff s Office.
Maxwell had outstanding warrants for aggravated assault with deadly weapon. He was booked into Ochiltree Jail on a warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and evading arrest with a vehicle.