HARDIN COUNTY, Texas — The search is over for a man who ran from police after they attempted to arrest him on warrants.
Jarius Andrew Brown, 39, was arrested Thursday evening in the 13000 block of FM 770 near Saratoga, according to Hardin County Sheriff Mark Davis. He was taken to a hospital for medical clearance.
Brown is expected to be brought to the Hardin County Jail later Thursday night. The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office said the man will be formally charged and arraigned tomorrow morning.
The information below is from the original story.
Around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, officers in Sour Lake were attempting to arrest Brown, 39, on outstanding warrants out of Liberty County during a traffic stop. Brown took off in a vehicle, according to a Hardin County Sheriff's Office news release.
The Sour Lake officers chased Brown's vehicle to Saratoga where he wrecked it and ran into the woods near Mamie L Rd. behind the post office.
"Got out of the car, armed with a long gun, he did fire several rounds in the direction of the Sour Lake officer, and the other officers who were here on the scene,” Sheriff Mark Davis said.
Deputies said Brown, who is described as a 6'2" white man who weighs about 210 pounds, may be armed and that he should not be approached. Law enforcement said Brown has a rifle that he used to shoot at them.
If residents see him, they are asked to call 911 for assistance.
Several agencies, including Hardin County Sheriff's deputies, are participating in the search to find Brown. Dogs were used to help with the search. However, after hours of searching, Brown was not located.
“I can't overstate how dense the woods are here,” Sheriff Davis said. “It’s hard to navigate. You can’t see. It’s briars and sticks, and it’s hard to make it through there."
Nearby workers said they are not worried.
"I've got enough guns in my truck. He doesn't want to run this way,” a resident said.
However, nearby residents expressed concern for the community's safety.
"My niece lives there with her two boys," a resident said. "They're 14 and 12, and the gunshots woke the 12-year-old up. He went to his brother's room and told him. Shortly after that, the law showed up and knocked on his door."
Residents said Brown, "knows this place like the back of his hand." One person said they had known Brown their entire lives and they, "didn't know him to be a violent person."
“Well in the past growing up, he was just a good old country boy," a community member said. "I've known him my whole life. Like I said, he was in the class with my daughter in school, and he was a good kid, he was."
Sheriff Davis urged the community to stay vigilant.
"We do believe he's armed, and I don't want people to be scared, but I do want them to be aware of their surroundings,” Sheriff Davis said.
Deputies are hoping to get a tip. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Hardin County Sheriff's Department.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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From the Hardin County Sheriff's Office...
The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is currently on the scene near Mammie L Road in Saratoga.
Earlier this morning, Sour Lake Police attempted to arrest a suspect for outstanding warrants during a traffic stop. The suspect fled the scene in a vehicle.
Officers pursued the suspect to Mammie L Road in Saratoga. The suspect crashed the vehicle and fled into the woods on foot. Several agencies are involved in the search.
The suspect is identified as a white male Jarius Andrew Brown, 39 years old, 6’2”, 210 pounds.
He is thought to be armed with a firearm. If encountered, do not approach. Contact 911 for assistance.