SUSPECTS IDENTIFIED IN WASHINGTON CO. PURSUIT, SEARCH
(Washington Co. Jail)
The suspects in Thursday’s vehicle pursuit that ended near Independence in Washington County, prompting a search by multiple law enforcement agencies, have been identified.
21-year-old Keshun Jamal Semere and 20-year-old Joshua Lorenzo Williams, both of Houston, are in custody at the Washington County Jail.
According to DPS Sergeant Justin Ruiz, the pursuit started in Robertson County for a traffic violation. The pursuit traveled south into Washington County, where the driver and a passenger abandoned the vehicle. According to Ruiz, they were taken into custody at approximately 4 p.m. without further incident.
The search took place along FM 50 between Hale Branch and FM 390. Authorities said the two men were armed with weapons.
(Washington Co. Jail)
Semere is charged with Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle and Evading Arrest or Detention. Williams faces charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Theft of a Firearm and Evading Arrest or Detention.
Agencies involved included DPS and the Washington and Burleson County Sheriff's Offices.