A smuggler in a white Dodge Challenger led DPS Troopers on a high-speed vehicle pursuit on IH-35 in Webb County on May 9. During the pursuit, the smuggler, Humberto Misael Garcia, of Laredo, recklessly evaded Troopers, reaching speeds of 100 mph through neighborhoods. Garcia crashed into a wall then continued to evade for several miles before disregarding a traffic light and crashing into another vehicle. He then bailed out of the vehicle and led Troopers on a short foot pursuit. Troopers eventually deployed a Taser to end the pursuit. Garcia was arrested and charged with smuggling of persons, evading arrest, failure to stop and render aid and reckless driving. Four illegal immigrants were located inside the vehicle and referred to Border Patrol. …...more
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