Vehicle pursuit procedures challenged in San Patricio County chase on Monday Vehicle pursuit procedures challenged in San Patricio County chase on Monday By: Eran Hami and last updated 2021-04-20 20:37:16-04 GREGORY, Texas â San Patricio County Sheriffâs Office chase procedures were put to the test while in pursuit of a Sinton man on Monday. The chase began with Sinton police when the sheriffâs office was called in to assist. Sheriff Oscar Rivera said the priority in these situations is public safety. They first see how long the suspect will go before determining their next move. Rivera said they were fortunate here because it was a low speed chase.