Repeat Car Thief Sentenced to 25 Years After Crashing Into Tree

Cesar Narro pleaded guilty to evading arrest in a stolen vehicle, prosecutors say

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:06pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car windshield against a pitch-black background, capturing the dramatic textures and details of the damaged glass and twisted metal in a stark, gritty aesthetic.The aftermath of a high-speed chase and crash highlights the dangers posed by repeat property crime offenders in Fort Worth.Fort Worth Today

A 52-year-old Fort Worth man named Cesar Narro has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to evading arrest while driving a stolen vehicle. The chase ended when Narro crashed the car into a tree, and prosecutors cited his history as a habitual offender in seeking the enhanced punishment.

Why it matters

Property crimes like auto theft have been an ongoing challenge for law enforcement in the Fort Worth area, with repeat offenders often released on bail and continuing to commit new crimes. This case highlights how prosecutors are using habitual offender laws to seek tougher sentences for those who refuse to stop committing property crimes.

The details

According to prosecutors, Narro was spotted driving a stolen vehicle in October 2025 and led police on a chase that ended when he crashed the car into a tree. Narro pleaded guilty to evading arrest, and prosecutors sought an enhanced sentence under Texas' habitual offender law due to a prior conviction for unauthorized use of a vehicle in June 2025.

  • Narro was spotted driving a stolen vehicle in October 2025.
  • Narro had a prior conviction for unauthorized use of a vehicle in June 2025.

The players

Cesar Narro

A 52-year-old Fort Worth resident who has a history of property crimes and was sentenced to 25 years in prison for evading arrest in a stolen vehicle.

Mollie Mallin

An assistant district attorney who prosecuted the case against Narro.

Michael Mooneyham

An assistant district attorney who also prosecuted the case against Narro.

Kevin Hillard

An investigator who worked on the case against Narro.

Obinna Okeke

The defense attorney who represented Narro.

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What they’re saying

“This case highlights the harms caused by repeat property offenders and we're grateful to the Fort Worth Police Department for their work in apprehending this habitual criminal.”

— Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office

What’s next

The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office will continue to pursue enhanced sentences for habitual offenders in an effort to reduce property crimes in the Fort Worth area.

The takeaway

This case demonstrates how prosecutors are using Texas' habitual offender laws to seek tougher sentences for repeat property crime offenders who refuse to stop committing crimes, in an effort to protect public safety and deter future criminal behavior.