HORIZON CITY, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 A 75-year-old man was arrested Sunday afternoon in Horizon after police officers said he tried to escape from a traffic stop. <\/p>\n
According to the Horizon City Police Department, Manuel Vera Mendez was driving in the area of Horizon Boulevard at around 12:38 p.m. when officers activated their lights to pull him over.<\/p>\n
Officers said Mendez failed to pull over and instead continued, leading police officers on a pursuit.<\/p>\n
RECOMMENDED: Police arrest 18-year-old in connection with Central El Paso home shooting<\/a><\/p>\n Police reported that Mendez eventually came to a stop in the 14500 block of Horizon Boulevard, near Horizon High School, where he was arrested.<\/p>\n Jail records show Mendez was booked into the El Paso County Downtown Jail and charged with evading arrest\/detention with a vehicle, with a bond set at $4,000.<\/p>\n According to jail records, Mendez was released from jail after posting a surety bond on Monday. <\/p>\n RECOMMENDED: HSI, Border Patrol execute search warrant in Central El Paso; 5 taken into custody<\/a><\/p>\n