SMITH COUNTY, Texas — Officials have arrested a man who allegedly stole a pickup truck and led authorities on a multi-county chase Tuesday afternoon.
According to the Smith County Sheriff's Office, Brian Greggory York, 23, of Gainesville, FL, was arrested in Gregg County for unauthorized use of a vehicle vehicle and evading arrest in vehicle. York reportedly stole the truck out of Ruidoso, NM.
Law enforcement says York was pulled over and was asked to show his driver's license. York was then allegedly asked to step out of the vehicle, but instead he drove off which prompted the chase.
According to the SCSO, York drove onto I-20, exited and made his way into northeast Tyler. He then drover onto Hwy. 271, got back onto I-20 and headed east toward Gregg County.
Officials say Gregg County law enforcement placed spikes on the roadway which forced York's vehicle to come to a stop. to stop the vehicle.
York was arrested and booked him in the Smith County Jail. Bond has not been set.