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Sheriff's Office: 'Career criminal' arrested following pursuit in Van Zandt Co.

Authorities discovered there were active warrants against Ellis Jay Johnson for a weapons-related arrest.
Credit: Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office

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.

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