VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas — The Van Zandt County Precinct 1 Constables Office arrested a "career criminal" Friday following a pursuit, the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office reports.
According to sheriff's office, a constable attempted to pull over a silver SUV on Van Zandt County Road 1918 and US 80 in Fruitvale.
Authorities determined the driver of the vehicle was 43-year-old Ellis Jay Johnson.
The sheriff's office says Johnson is a career criminal with a number of offenses including aggravated kidnapping and burglary on his record.
According to the sheriff's office, Johnson led the constable on a short pursuit in the SUV before exiting the vehicle. A constable was able to bring Johnson into custody.
Authorities discovered there were active warrants against Johnson for a weapons-related arrest.