BALCONES HEIGHTS, Texas \u2013 A man is facing multiple charges after Balcones Heights police said he struck an officer with his vehicle while attempting to avoid arrest.<\/p>\n
Balcones Heights police officers said they had been investigating the 38-year-old suspect, who has not been identified, in connection with several cases involving burglary of vehicles and credit card abuse.<\/p>\n
On Monday, they approached the suspect and tried to take him into custody, police said in a news release.<\/p>\n
He failed to comply, police said. When he tried to flee in a vehicle, officers said he struck a Balcones Heights police officer. <\/p>\n
The officer was thrown to the ground and suffered minor injuries. He is expected to be OK.<\/p>\n
The suspect fled but was ultimately taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Bexar County jail.<\/p>\n
Police said he is facing multiple charges, including parole violation, aggravated assault on a peace officer and evading arrest, as well as other felony charges stemming from the original burglary investigation.<\/p>\n
San Antonio police, Converse police and the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force helped Balcones Heights police take the suspect into custody.<\/p>\n
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