ROWLETT, Texas — A burglary suspect led police on a high-speed chase that ended in Rowlett on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
ROWLETT, Texas — A burglary suspect led police on a high-speed chase that ended in Rowlett on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Rowlett PD officers were dispatched at 1:15 p.m. to assist Kaufman County Constables with a burglary of habitation in progress and a vehicle pursuit that concluded at the 8400 block of Sunset Blvd. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Andrew Blessed, of Kaufman County, Texas, fled the scene and led Kaufman County and Rockwall County officers on a pursuit that ended at an apartment complex near Sunset Blvd.
Blessed drove a presumed stolen rental truck into the entry of the apartment complex parking garage, exited the vehicle, and fled to his girlfriend's apartment. Upon arrival, officers observed Blessed barricaded inside the apartment along with his girlfriend. Blessed, known to be dangerous and willing to fight police, threatened and unlawfully restrained his girlfriend.
Rowlett PD established an outer perimeter to assist Kaufman County Constables. Due to the escalating situation, Rockwall PD SWAT and Rowlett PD SWAT were requested. After hours of negotiation, the decision was made to breach the door. Entry was made, and Blessed was taken into custody without further incident. His girlfriend was found safe with no injuries.
Kaufman County Constables took custody of Blessed and transported him back to Kaufman County. As the apartment was not securable due to the damage from the entry charges, his girlfriend was provided a courtesy night's stay at a local hotel, paid for by the Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD).
Blessed faces five felony charges, one misdemeanor, and two felony bond revocation charges.