A man wanted on multiple drug-related warrants was arrested Tuesday after leading deputies on a short vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash on Corpus Christi’s west side, according to the Nueces County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office.
In a Facebook post, the constable’s office said deputies attempted to make a traffic stop shortly before noon in the area of Morgan Avenue and Baldwin Boulevard.
Officials said the driver of a white Dodge Durango failed to pull over and instead fled, prompting a pursuit.
The driver, identified as Jose Luis Torres of San Antonio, lost control of the vehicle and crashed near the intersection of Reyna Street and Espinosa Street, according to the constable’s office.
Torres was taken into custody at the scene.
Authorities said a nearby school was temporarily placed on lockdown as a precaution during the incident. Officials said there was no danger to students or staff at any time.
According to the constable’s office, Torres was wanted on a parole violation warrant related to dangerous drugs, as well as a separate Nueces County warrant for dangerous drugs.
He was transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries and medical clearance before being booked into the Nueces County Jail.
Torres is expected to face charges including felony evading, fleeing, failure to identify and the outstanding warrants.
Officials said multiple agencies assisted in the arrest, including the Corpus Christi Police Department and U.S. Border Patrol.