Authorities attempted to conduct a traffic stop but led to a pursuit

Sheriff Keith Korenek reports on Wednesday around 12:15 pm Narcotics Investigators attempted to conduct a traffic stop on 2003 Chevrolet white SUV for a traffic violation in the Cedar creek subdivision on Hrbacek St. The SUV failed to stop and a pursuit entailed through the subdivision and the vehicle turned on Von Minden St. and the pursuit continued turning on FM 2145 traveling north. Deputy A.J. Gonzales joined the pursuit as other Fayette County Deputies responded. The vehicle turned in a driveway on FM 2145 just before Chapparal Estates. The driver a white male bailed out of the vehicle and jumped a fence and a foot pursuit continued. Narcotic Investigators and Deputy Gonzales were able to catch the fleeing suspect and he was taken in custody.

The male subject was identified as 18 yr. old Hayes Burger from Bastrop. Burger was transported to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center and charged with Evading Arrest & Detention with a vehicle, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Carrying a Weapon, and Criminal Mischief.