Kentucky Fugitive Caught After Foot Chase on I-10 in Texas With Help From K9 Unit
BEAUMONT, TEXAS — A fugitive from Kentucky was captured in Chambers County after leading deputies on a foot chase along Interstate 10, where he was eventually found hiding in a wooded area thanks to a K9 unit.
Officials say Jamickeal Linzer fled on September 30 when deputies attempted to arrest him on an outstanding probation violation warrant from Kentucky. The chase began after deputies stopped a vehicle near the 807 mile marker on westbound I-10 near Wallisville, according to the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office.
Fugitive Located After Running Into Wooded Area
Linzer, who was a passenger in the stopped vehicle, took off on foot as deputies tried to take him into custody. Law enforcement quickly deployed a K9 officer to track him.
The police dog successfully located Linzer in a wooded area near the highway, where he was subdued and arrested. Deputies reported that Linzer suffered minor dog-bite injuries, which were treated before he was transported to the Chambers County Jail.
Multiple Charges Filed Against Linzer
Authorities confirmed that Linzer now faces:
- Two counts of evading arrest
- One count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon
- The probation violation warrant from Kentucky
Officials did not disclose what initially prompted the traffic stop or how deputies discovered Linzer’s outstanding warrant.
Sheriff’s Office Praises K9 Teamwork
In a Facebook statement, the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office commended the swift coordination between deputies and the K9 unit, crediting their teamwork for the safe capture of the fugitive.
Residents are encouraged to report any additional information about related criminal activity to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas by calling 833-TIPS (8477) or using the P3Tips App.
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