Man Arrested After Dragging Officer, Leading Police Chase Across Multiple Texas Cities

Hurst police say the suspect had active warrants and fled in a U-Haul truck, briefly dragging an officer before leading a lengthy pursuit.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 12:18am

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A man was arrested in Hurst, Texas on Sunday after allegedly dragging a police officer with a U-Haul truck and then leading authorities on an hour-long chase that spanned multiple jurisdictions. The suspect, identified as Justin Vance Carter, had active warrants and fled when officers tried to take him into custody, briefly dragging one officer before circling back and driving directly at another officer.

Why it matters

Incidents of suspects fleeing police and putting officers and the public at risk are concerning for community safety. This case highlights the dangers that can arise when law enforcement attempts to apprehend a wanted individual, as well as the need for effective coordination between different police departments to safely resolve such high-speed pursuits.

The details

According to the report, officers were called to the 700 block of Highway 26 in Hurst around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday after receiving reports of a man driving a U-Haul truck erratically and yelling at people. When police arrived and tried to take the suspect, identified as Justin Vance Carter, into custody, he fled in the U-Haul, briefly dragging one officer before a second officer was able to pull the first officer to safety. Carter then circled back and drove directly at another officer, who was able to get behind a barrier and avoid being hit. Carter then led Hurst police on a chase lasting about an hour through multiple jurisdictions, with assistance from neighboring police departments, before he was finally apprehended at 12:41 p.m.

  • Officers were called to the area around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.
  • The hour-long police chase lasted from around 11:30 a.m. to 12:41 p.m.

The players

Justin Vance Carter

The 35-year-old suspect who had active warrants and fled from police in a U-Haul truck, briefly dragging an officer and leading authorities on a lengthy chase across multiple cities.

Hurst Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the initial call, attempted to apprehend the suspect, and led the pursuit that involved assistance from neighboring police departments.

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What they’re saying

“Incidents of suspects fleeing police and putting officers and the public at risk are concerning for community safety.”

— S.E. Jenkins, Author

What’s next

Carter is facing charges that include two counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer, evading in a vehicle, resisting arrest, and possession of a controlled substance, in addition to the preexisting warrants he had.

The takeaway

This case highlights the dangers that can arise when law enforcement attempts to apprehend a wanted individual, as well as the need for effective coordination between different police departments to safely resolve high-speed pursuits that put the public at risk.