Arrest follows brief police chase

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By JOE RUIZ
jruiz@sastandardtimes.com or 659-8262

A routine follow-up visit by the San Angelo Police Department ended in an arrest after a brief vehicle and foot chase on Wednesday.

The driver of a red and black Chevrolet Camaro began to flee when SAPD Detective Brian Bylsma attempted to pull it over to ask the driver questions about a follow-up investigation.

''He bailed out of the vehicle, and I got into a short foot chase with him,'' Bylsma said. It was not known why the driver attempted to evade police.

The driver was found lying on a porch at 709 16th St. after neighbors pointed out the fugitive to police, said Bylsma, who is assigned to the SAPD's gang unit.

The home's residents, Art and Brenda Carrillo, were painting a room addition on the front of the house when they noticed a number of police vehicles outside, Art Carrillo said.

They hadn't heard the commotion because they were playing music while they worked.

''I'm glad he always locks the door because I'm sure (the suspect) tried to get in,'' Brenda Carillo said.

Brandon Rene Garcia, 18, was being held Wednesday evening in the Tom Green County Jail on a charge of evading arrest or detention with a vehicle. The charge is a state jail felony, according to the Texas Penal Code.