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Man accused of punching police officer during chase

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A man is accused of punching a Houston police officer after a chase early Wednesday morning.

Officers say a patrol unit tried to pull over a car for traffic violations on South Kirkwood Road around 1:30 a.m.

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The driver refused to stop and led officers on a chase to Spring Grove Drive, where the vehicle hit a curb and eventually came to a stop.

According to police, the two men in the car jumped out and ran away.

Both were eventually captured by police, but officers say one of the men actually punched an officer twice.

The officer was treated at the scene, and investigators say both men were arrested.

According to police, the car was stolen.

They contacted the owner, who did not know the vehicle was missing.

Officers also found a bag of marijuana in the car.

The two suspects are facing charges for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, felony evading and possession of marijuana.

One of the men is also charged with assault of a peace officer.