and the chase is on

Look at what we have been dealing with the last 2 days. Boy am I tired.

Authorities in Jasper County have now caught three of five burglary suspects who broke into a pharmacy in Jasper and tried to break into a pharmacy in Kirbyville. They're still looking for two men, including Quincy Brooks. Police say a burglar alarm went off at around 11 o'clock Tuesday night at Gee Shipman Pharmacy on West Lamar Street in Jasper. Officers responded to a burglary alarm, but the men were gone by the time they arrived. At about 11:30 p.m. a Kirbyville police officer noticed a suspicious car near a pharmacy and began following it. The men drove away and the officer chased them. The men jumped out of the car and ran away. One suspect was arrested near MLK Street. Two more were caught on Highway 96 near Buna, trying to get a ride out of the area. Officers are looking for the two other men. They believe one is armed with a shotgun. Kirbyville ISD superintendent Dr. Joe Burns tells KFDM News the elementary, middle and high schools were plaed under lockdown, meaning doors were locked, students weren't allowed outside and anyone who wanted to come inside had to show an I.D. The elementary, middle and high schools in Buna were also under lockdown, as were Jasper ISD buildings and Evadale schools. Stay with KFDM news and kfdm.com for the latest on the search.

This is what the county officials is not wanting to happen.....


1/29/02 - Orange/Newton Counties
Suspect Caught in Deadly Southeast Texas Shooting Rampage

Shooting suspect, 42-year-old Perry Anthony Stevenson was captured Tuesday near Call, located in Newton County. Stevenson has been arraigned in Newton on a charge of aggravated robbery. Murder charges are expected to be added on Wednesday. Bond has been set at $500,000.
Authorities began looking for Stevenson on Monday after they say he went on a shooting rampage that spanned two counties. It began when Stevenson allegedly killed a woman in Orange, set fire to the house, then stole a car from a nearby home. That victim has been identified as 52-year-old Mirian McElroy, who'd been living with Stevenson. Department of Public Safety officials say Stevenson apparently then traveled to near Kirbyville, tried to break into another home where he exchanged gunfire with the occupants.
Police say Stevenson then drove to a home near Call, broke into the house, and shot three children and their mother. Sheriff's authorities identify the two sisters who were killed as 14-year-old April Pearson, and 10-year-old Ashley Pearson. Their mother, Gwen Pearson, is hospitalized in critical condition. Her 5-year-old daughter, Kaitlyn, is hospitalized in good condition.
Officials are now trying to determine what sparked Monday's shooting spree. Officials do say Stevenson has a history of mental illness.