According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are trying to detain a felony suspect.
HOUSTON — All main lanes on a stretch of the Eastex Freeway are shut down following a police chase.
The shutdown is in the northbound lanes near Little York. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are trying to detain a felony suspect. From a Houston TranStar camera, we could see a large law enforcement presence on the freeway.
At this point, we don’t know what the suspect is accused of doing. The sheriff’s office is telling people to avoid the area.
This is a developing story. We’ll continue to follow it and provide updates on KHOU.com and on KHOU 11 Morning News beginning at 5 a.m.
All lanes of Eastex Fwy (US 59) at Little York are shut down while deputies attempt to detain a felony suspect following a vehicle pursuit. Please avoid the area. Media staging area will be in the Home Depot parking lot. pic.twitter.com/vb50mQU1Id
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) January 5, 2026
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