HOPKINS COUNTY, TX – A high-speed pursuit on Interstate 30 ended in the early morning hours of March 27 with the arrest of a 28-year-old man from Pittsburg, Texas. Deputies with the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office observed a black Chevrolet Silverado traveling at an excessive speed near mile marker 127 and attempted to initiate a traffic stop.
Instead of complying, the driver accelerated, leading deputies on a pursuit along I-30. Law enforcement reported that the vehicle continued on at high rate of speed before finally coming to a stop at mile marker 136.
The suspect, later identified as Blake Danile Lee Saylor, refused to provide identification and repeatedly responded only with the word “lawyer.” Authorities eventually identified him through official records and confirmed that Saylor did not possess a valid driver’s license.
Saylor was taken into custody without further incident and transported to the Hopkins County Jail. He now faces multiple charges stemming from the incident, including:
- No Driver’s License
- Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle
- Failure to Identify
- Reckless Driving
No injuries were reported as a result of the pursuit. Deputies credited effective coordination and clear communication in bringing the incident to a safe resolution.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Source: Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office