Precinct 8’s Deputy Mitchell caught 34 year old 🤡 Jason Paris Scott before he killed people in a hot pursuit.
SUBJECT WITH STOLEN MOTORCYCLE LEADS DEPUTIES ON PURSUIT
On Monday, April 10, 2023 at approximately 12:00 PM, Precinct 8 Deputies Brinkley and Mitchell were conducting narcotic interdiction on the Gulf Freeway near Edgebrook Dr. when Deputy Brinkley observed a motorcycle with no license plate traveling at a high rate of speed.
Deputy Mitchell activated his emergency lighting in attempt to initiate a traffic stop. The motorcycle failed to yield and accelerated to a high rate of speed. The motorcycle drove through a parking lot before exiting onto the Gulf Freeway service road and continued northbound weaving in and out of traffic. The suspect began driving the wrong way on the service road and the pursuit was terminated. HPD Fox responded to the call and assisted Deputies track the motorcycle. Deputy Mitchell was able to catch up to the motorcycle and re-engage the pursuit. The suspect ultimately lost control of the motorcycle near Palestine St. and Pennsylvania St. and continued to flee on foot. Deputy Mitchell gave chase and located the suspect hiding under a parked vehicle.
The suspect was identified as 34 year old Jason Paris Scott. A check of Scott’s information revealed he was currently on probation. Deputies contacted the registered owner of the motorcycle who stated he was selling the motorcycle and met with a potential buyer (suspect). The suspect requested to test drive and fled on the motorcycle.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office was contacted and accepted felony charges for Evading Arrest/Detention with Vehicle and Unauthorized Use of Vehicle. Scott was transported to the Harris County Joint Processing Center where his bonds were set at $20,000 total.