Jacksonville PD arrests 16-year-old after hourslong standoff, tactical armored vehicle used
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KETK) – The Jacksonville Police Department responded to a barricaded 16-year-old boy, suspected to be armed, on Thursday after being in a high speed chase with officers earlier in the morning.
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According to a release, the suspected teen had been involved in a high-speed pursuit at around 5:45 a.m., had wrecked his car and escaped on foot. Police said a follow up investigation revealed the suspect had returned to his house on the 500 block of Dallas Street. Officers reportedly were able to evacuate members of the residence but the suspect refused to exit the house.
Negotiators attempted to talk the suspect into coming out of the house, however, after many hours of unsuccessful attempts, a Rook Tactical Armored vehicle was used to “gain access and provide visibility within the closed structure.”
The suspect was located in the home and taken into custody.
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Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department, Bullard Police Department, Texas Game Warden, Texas Department of Public Safety, Jacksonville Fire Department and Henderson County Sheriff’s Department.
The suspect was transported to Gregg County Juvenile Detention. Due to the suspect’s age, his identity has been concealed.
The investigation remains open with no further details available.
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