Dallas Gang Member Sentenced in Deep Ellum Carjacking That Led to 147 MPH Police Chase

DALLAS — A Dallas jury has convicted a documented gang member in a 2023 armed carjacking in Deep Ellum that ended with a high-speed police chase reaching 147 mph.

Jihad Thies Gorree Thomas, 27, was found guilty April 3, 2026, on two counts of aggravated robbery and one count of evading arrest with a vehicle.

Jurors sentenced Thomas to 12 years in prison for aggravated robbery and 10 years in prison for evading arrest…

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