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Multi-State Police Chase Ends With Man Behind Bars

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A man who led Harrison County deputies on a multi-state chase that shutdown Interstate 20 early Monday is behind bars.

Texas deputies received a call around 11:55 p.m. Sunday of reports of Caddo Parish deputies chasing Wesley Pearson, 35, of Shreveport, in a stolen vehicle on I-20 when he crossed into Texas.

Harrison County deputies and Texas troopers responded. Texas troopers deployed spikes on the interstate, which brought the vehicle to a stop near exit 603.

Deputies said Pearson refused to comply with commands, which led into a standoff that shutdown the interstate briefly. A distraction device was used and Pearson was arrested.

Pearson was transported to the Harrison County Jail and charged with unauthorized use of motor vehicle, evading arrest with a vehicle, failure to identify fugitive from justice, resisting arrest. Pearson also had an active aggravated robbery warrant in Minden.

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