Suspect pursuit ends following ankle monitor cut in Tarrant County

The Brief

  • Tarrant County Sheriff’s Warrant Deputies were dispatched to locate a subject who cut off his ankle monitor and was making threats towards one of his previous victims.
  • The suspect, Dontel Tanksley, 32, had outstanding warrants for Assault Family Violence with two prior convictions.
  • After several hours of searching, K-9 Deputies tracked down the suspect who was hiding in a heavily wooded area and was taken into custody.

Tarrant County Sheriff’s Warrant Deputies were dispatched to locate a subject who cut off his ankle monitor and was making threats towards one of his previous victims on Monday, May 5, at approximately 11:35 a.m.

The suspect, Dontel Tanksley, 32, had outstanding warrants for Assault Family Violence with two prior convictions.

Warrants Deputies went to Tanksley’s last known address, as well as the home of the victim who was being threatened.

Police pursuit of Dontel Tanksley

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