18-wheeler chase lasts hours, suspect charged in Montgomery County
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Montgomery County authorities and multiple other agencies were involved in an 18-wheeler pursuit that went through multiple counties.
The suspect 51-year-old man Christopher John Lubowski from Ormond Beach, Florida is booked in Montgomery County Sheriff's Office jail. He faces two federal charges, a felony evading charge and a possession of a controlled substance charge. Chief Carlisle with the Roman Forest Police Department says it's believed they found Methamphetamine, but it is not confirmed at this time.
Officials initially confirmed the scene when it was active on Katy Freeway Westbound near Highway 99.
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said deputies began assisting after a Patton Village police unit responded to a call around 2 p.m. about an 18-wheeler driving erratically and swaying on Highway 59 and Highway 242.
According to authorities, the chase began in Montgomery County and later was seen in Katy near Brookshire. Montgomery County sheriff's deputies assisted as the chase moved into Harris and Fort Bend County.
Houston area agencies were also involved and using all necessary tactical units, including air units, officials confirm.
According to the Fort Bend Precinct 1 Constable, a crash was caused by the pursuit at Falcon Landing and Gaston. Harris County Sheriff's Office officials later confirmed the suspect was in custody after stopping the truck.