FANNETT, Texas — Four suspects are now in custody after a Jefferson County deputy tried to help people inside what turned out to be a stolen car.
A Jefferson County Sheriff's deputy was heading to a wreck around 6:45 a.m. on Interstate 10 when he noticed a 2019 Red Dodge Charger stalled in a lane near Taylor Bayou.
A deputy who was helping with traffic spotted a car that appeared to be broken down but when he offered assistance four men jumped out of the car and ran.
When deputies ran the plates on the car they learned that it was reported stolen in Beaumont on June 30.
Deputies said they quickly arrested two suspects, but it took much longer to capture the other two suspects.
A search perimeter was set up and deputies along with Department of Public Safety troopers and a Jefferson County constable searched for the men.
Residents near the wooded area where the suspects escaped were notified by deputies to be aware of the two.
A citizen reported seeing the two suspects around noon.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office's helicopter and K-9 unit Duc and his partner Deputy Crain assisted in the search. The two suspects were taken into custody after a brief chase, deputies said.
Sheriff's deputies released the names and charges of the three men involved.
Demetrish Miles, 18, of Beaumont, was charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and evading arrest and detention.
Perry Hill, 18, of Beaumont, was charged with evading arrest and detention.
Demarcus Arvie, 20, of Beaumont, was charged with evading arrest and detention.
The 16-year-old Beaumont boy's identity will not be released due to his age.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office worked alongside the Texas DPS, Texas GaParks and Wildlife, and Constable Pct. 4 Werner’s Office in this case.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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From a Jefferson County Sheriff's Office release:
This Morning, 07/05/2022at 6:43a.m., A JCSO Deputy was enroute to a wreck on IH10 when he came across a 2019 Red Dodge Charger stalled in the lane of traffic near Taylor Bayou.
The Deputy began speaking to the 4 male occupants of the vehicle. As the Deputy began running the license plate, all 4 occupants began fleeing on foot. It was discovered that the vehicle had been reported stolen in Beaumont on June 30th.
Deputies were able to take two of the suspects into custody very quickly. An extensive search of the area by land and air did not immediately result in the capture of the remaining two suspects. Deputies spoke to nearby residents and made them aware of the situation.
Around 12:05 pm, a citizen reported seeing the two remaining suspects near the same area as they exited the woods. Deputies responded and after a brief foot chase, took the remaining two suspects in custody. Those arrested include:
• 18 year old Beaumont resident Demetrish Miles - charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Evading Arrest/Detention
• 19 year old Beaumont resident Perry Hill - charged with Evading Arrest/Detention
• 20 year old Beaumont resident Demarcus Arvie - charged with Evading Arrest/Detention *No mugshot available at this time
• 16 year old juvenile Beaumont resident *No mugshot due to age
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