Teen Arrested After Chase From Longview to Dallas in Stolen Truck: Sheriff

A teenager was arrested Thursday morning after stealing a pickup and leading officers on a chase from East Texas to Dallas, authorities say.

Police in Longview tried to catch the driver after he stole a pickup truck, said Dallas County Sheriff's Department detective Raul Reyna.

The teen, who was not identified, continued west towards Dallas for more than an hour, eventually crashing the truck on westbound Interstate 30 downtown.

The driver surrendered peacefully, Reyna said.

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