ROYSE CITY, TX - A standoff along Interstate 30 ended without injuries Monday morning after state troopers and local officers took a driver into custody near Royse City.
According to authorities, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers were pursuing a vehicle traveling westbound through Hunt County on IH-30 on January 19th. Royse City Police Department assisted during the pursuit.
The suspect vehicle came to a stop on westbound IH-30 at FM 2642, near the Buc-ee's travel center. After stopping, the driver refused to exit the vehicle and ignored repeated commands from troopers and officers.
Out of caution, DPS and Royse City officers established a perimeter around the vehicle with weapons drawn, as it was unknown whether the driver was armed. For public safety, westbound lanes of the interstate were temporarily shut down.
Officers gradually approached the vehicle and were eventually able to remove the driver by force and take the individual into custody. No injuries were reported to officers, the suspect, or the public.
Traffic was impacted in the area while the scene was secured and cleared. Further details about the reason for the pursuit or potential charges have not yet been released.
