Teen Arrested After School Zone Chase Ends in Apartment Complex Crash in League City
LEAGUE CITY, Texas — A 19-year-old La Marque man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after allegedly leading officers on a short vehicle and foot pursuit that ended with a crash at a League City apartment complex, according to the League City Police Department.
Police identified the suspect as 19-year-old Jorden Lusk of La Marque.
Authorities said the incident began around 3:08 p.m. on May 19, 2026, when Officer L. Hudgens observed a black Chevrolet Malibu traveling 56 mph in a posted 30 mph school zone in the 4800 block of West Main Street.
When officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, investigators said the driver refused to stop and fled, leading officers through multiple parking lots and roadways in League City and into Friendswood.
Police said the pursuit ended around 3:11 p.m. near the 3100 block of West Bay Area Boulevard after the suspect lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the landscaping area of The Reserve at Autumn Creek Apartments.
Investigators said Lusk then fled on foot into the apartment complex before officers captured him near Building 19 around 3:16 p.m. with assistance from the Friendswood Police Department.
Officers later recovered a Glock 23 handgun equipped with an extended magazine inside the Chevrolet Malibu.
Lusk was transported to the League City Jail and charged with:
- Evading Arrest/Detention with a Vehicle
- Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
- Evading Arrest/Detention on Foot
According to police, his combined bond was set at $55,000.
League City police thanked Friendswood officers for assisting during the incident and said the department remains committed to proactive enforcement and interagency cooperation.
