Member Center

Local News

Immigrant Bailout Near Driscoll

Posted: Feb 8, 2013 2:42 PM by Ben Lloyd - blloyd@kristv.com
Updated: Feb 8, 2013 6:46 PM

NUECES COUNTY - At least 8 people are now in custody after a chase down Highway 77 ended near Driscoll. An officer first tried to pull over a GMC truck near Bishop just after 1:30 this afternoon.

The driver refused to stop and exited the highway onto County Road 79, heading towards County Road 18. It's believed at least 18 people bailed out of the truck to flee into the brush.

Four women were caught immediately. The chief of police for one department was able to track down four others and called for backup.

Unfortunately, the Department of Public Safety helicopter is not available today to help out in the search.

Border Patrol and the Nueces Co. Sheriff's Office is assisting in the search.

Comments

Submit News

Do you have a tip, information about a breaking news story, or a story idea for 6 Investigates? Contact the KRIS 6 News Desk at 361-884-6666 or send us an email.

KRISTV.COM is Social!

Click the icons above to receive News, Weather, and Sports alerts from KRISTV.COM!

Inside KRISTV.COM

	Photo Central Look at photos and videos and share them!
	Desktop Weather Current forecast, hurricane info, and much more!
	KRISTV.COM Mobile Website Get KRISTV.com on your mobile or PDA!
	KRISTV.COM Mobile Apps Get our mobile apps on your mobile or PDA!
	Texas Lottery See the latest winning numbers!
	6 News Team Read about your favorite KRIS-TV personalities!
	FCC Online Public File FCC Public File of Records, Reports, and more