Tarrant County Jury Sentences 65-Year-Old Thomas McClendon to 15 Years for Evading Arrest in Stolen Vehicle

In a case that highlights the consequences of leading police on a high-speed chase, a Tarrant County jury has made their stance clear by convicting 65-year-old Thomas McClendon of evading arrest or detention with a vehicle. According to the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, the incident which took place on February 18, 2024, involved McClendon failing to stop his vehicle, which was reported stolen from Abilene, despite police efforts on Interstate-35 complete with lights and sirens.

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