DUNCANVILLE, Texas – A 30-year-old Austin man was arrested Wednesday morning, Oct. 14, 2026, after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a Duncanville business, striking a police patrol car and leading officers on a pursuit that ended when he crashed into a residential backyard.
The Duncanville Police Department identified the suspect as David Anthony Douglas, 30, of Austin, who faces five criminal charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a peace officer.
Police said no officers, residents or suspects were injured during the incident.
Suspect Allegedly Struck Patrol Car While Fleeing Business
The incident began at approximately 6:05 a.m. when Duncanville police officers responded to a report of a vehicle theft in progress at a business in the 900 block of South Main Street…