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Man arrested after fleeing police, stealing tow truck, being shot at by armed bystander

Frye and footage from the scene of the arrest (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

A wild police pursuit in the Spring area on Nov. 13 ended with the arrest of a man after he allegedly evaded law enforcement in a stolen vehicle, crashed, stole a second vehicle, and fled again, prompting an armed bystander to fire at him during the chase.

The incident began when deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office attempted a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle in the 800 block of E. Louetta Road.

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BACKGROUND: Armed bystander fires gun at suspect during deputy pursuit

Montreal Dwayne Frye, the driver, refused to pull over, leading deputies on a chase that ended in a crash at E. Louetta Road and Aldine Westfield Road.

Frye fled the scene on foot and allegedly stole an unoccupied tow truck. During his flight, an armed bystander fired two rounds at Frye, striking the truck but missing the suspect.

Deputies quickly located the stolen tow truck and pursued it to the intersection of Grand Parkway and Rayford Road, where they safely stopped the vehicle.

Frye surrendered to deputies, assisted by K-9 officer “Mattress Mack,” and was taken into custody.

Constable Mark Herman confirmed Frye’s arrest in a statement:

“Montreal Frye was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with Felony Evading, Felony Theft, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. His bond and court information have not been set at this time.”


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