Sherman police arrested an 18-year-old man on multiple charges related to vehicle thefts and other offenses early Wednesday. The suspect, identified as Kevin Lewis, was detained after officers observed him manipulating car door handles in the vicinity of Maxey and Orange streets. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m., according to law enforcement.
Upon seeing the officer, Lewis fled on foot, prompting a brief pursuit. Police stated that an officer deployed a Taser device before Lewis was secured and taken into custody. Following the arrest, investigators identified several vehicles in the area that had been subjected to burglary.
Lewis is facing multiple criminal counts, including burglary of a vehicle, drug possession, evading arrest, and resisting arrest. The specific details regarding the extent of the damage to the vehicles or the value of stolen items were not provided in the initial report.
The arrest marks the latest in a series of vehicle-related incidents in the Sherman area. Local authorities continue to investigate the full scope of the alleged crimes and the charges against the suspect.
