Miguel Enrique Juarez, 21, currently in the Howard County Jail, was indicted on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle (state jail felony), aggravated assault against a public servant (first-degree felony) and assault against a public servant (third-degree felony).

Also indicted as a result of the incident was Joe Luis Rodriquez, 17, currently in the Howard County Jail, on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle (state jail felony) and aggravated assault against a public servant (first-degree felony).

Both men were arrested after allegedly stealing a pickup from the parking lot of a local bar, according to Sheriff Stan Parker.

“Sheriff’s office dispatch received a call concerning several vehicle burglaries at the Out Yonder Bar,” said Parker following the incident. “It was reported the suspects were leaving the scene in a gold Chevrolet pickup, traveling eastbound on Interstate Highway 20.

“While searching for the vehicle, dispatch received a call that a vehicle had struck a mail box, phone junction box and dumpster out on W. Robinson Road. Deputies with the HCSO and officers with the Big Spring Police Department arrived and found a gold Chevrolet truck attempting to leave the scene after striking the objects.”

Parker said what happened next turned what should have been a routine arrest for deputies and officers into an extremely dangerous situation for everyone involved.

“The vehicle was stuck as officers and deputies approached, identifying themselves as peace officers,” said Parker. “The driver attempted to flee. As law enforcement officers attempted to remove the occupants from the vehicle, the driver accelerated attempting to free the vehicle and placing officers in danger.

“Officers were forced to break the driver’s side window, forcefully removing the driver from the vehicle before anyone was seriously harmed. The passenger in the vehicle was ordered out of the vehicle and he exited armed with a knife. Officers struggled with the subject and disarmed him.”

Parker said officers quickly learned the pickup had been stolen from the Out Yonder Bar parking lot and property from five different vehicle burglaries was found in the cab of the truck.

No major injuries were reported as a result of the altercation, although one peace officer suffered minor cuts to his arms. The cuts did not require medical attention, according to Parker.

If found guilty, Juarez faces six months to two years in prison for the charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, five years to 99 years to life in prison on the charge of aggravated assault against a public servant and two to 10 years in prison on the charge of assault against a public servant.

If found guilty, Rodriquez faces six months to two years in prison for the charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and five years to 99 years to life in prison on the charge of aggravated assault against a public servant.

Also indicted were:

• Joshua Paul Casarez, 29, of 509 W. Eighth St., possession of a controlled substance (state jail felony).

• Michael Jon Fox, 50, of 904 Abrams St., driving while intoxicated (first-degree felony-enhanced).

• Deisha La-Quett Francis, 38, of 405 Galveston, delivery of a controlled substance (first-degree felony) and possession of a controlled substance (second-degree felony).

• Chance Hays Hanson, 22, of 3300 Fordham, evading arrest (state jail felony).

• Creig Warner Holland, 51, currently in the Howard County jail, driving while intoxicated (third-degree felony).

• Troy Blake James, 20, of 3905 Hamilton, possession of marijuana (state jail felony).

• Michael Ray Lewis, 48, of 1002 N. Main St., forgery (state jail felony) and possession of a controlled substance (state jail felony).

• Johnn Carlos Lopez, 22. of 1505 Tucson, possession of a controlled substance (third-degree felony) and failure to stop and render aid (transportation code).

• Dana Lanette Mayo, 24, of Midland, delivery of a controlled substance (second-degree felony).

• Jason Mtichell McLeod, 35, of 1700 Virginia, unlawfully carrying a weapon on an alcohol premises (third-degree felony) and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon (two counts, both third-degree felonies).

• Phillip Mendoza Jr., 41, of 110 Jalico, delivery of a controlled substance (first-degree felony, enhanced).

• Santos Mendoza Jr., 47, of 905 N. Gregg St., delivery of a controlled substance (first-degree felony, enhanced).

• John Anthony Mier, 21, of 1104 Nolan, possession of a controlled substance (second-degree felony).

• Daniel Rios, 23, of 905 E. 16th St., unlawful transfer of certain weapons (state jail felony).

• Johnny Allen Tonn, 2101 Anderson Rd., driving while intoxicated – second-degree felony).

• Darrell M. White, 46, of San Angelo, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle (state jail felony).

• Sean Daurre Clark, 36, of Phoenix, Ariz., possession of marijuana (state jail felony).

• Steve Rodriguez, 28, of 100 N. Wasson Dr., evading arrest (state jail felony) and abandoning or endangering a child (state jail felony).

• Michelle Dawn Uranga, 42, of 3505 Old Colorado City Highway, forgery (third-degree felony).

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