Recent Incident Involving Grand Prairie Police Department
Jun. 11, 2025
Updated Jun. 12, 2025 at 10:59 a.m. CDT
Update:
10:59 a.m. June 12, 2025: Updated with information about the suspect.
Incident Overview
A handcuffed suspect was caught following a second chase after he stole a police Tahoe and attempted to flee on Wednesday, according to the Grand Prairie Police Department.
Kendral Pickett, 22, is facing charges of theft of a motor vehicle, evading arrest, escape while arrested or confined and assault on a public servant, the police department said.
Additional charges are also pending.
Sequence of Events
The incident took place at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, the police department said. The police located a stolen vehicle on Interstate 20, which led to a vehicle pursuit. The department said the suspect abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. He was apprehended using a police canine and suffered minor injuries.
He was placed in the rear compartment of the police Tahoe without a partition for medical treatment.
“Prior to being treated, the suspect was able to shimmy his handcuffed hands from behind his back, below his legs, bringing them to the front of his body,” the department said in an email.
The suspect then jumped to the front seat and fled. Police chased him a second time and used spikes to disable the vehicle and apprehend the suspect.
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Staff writer Timia Cobb contributed to this report.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the recent incident involving the Grand Prairie Police Department highlights the importance of ensuring that suspects are properly secured and monitored during medical treatment. The fact that the suspect was able to escape and steal a police vehicle is a serious concern that needs to be addressed. The police department is likely to review their procedures and protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
FAQs
Q: What were the charges faced by Kendral Pickett?
A: Kendral Pickett, 22, is facing charges of theft of a motor vehicle, evading arrest, escape while arrested or confined and assault on a public servant.
Q: How did the suspect manage to escape from the police vehicle?
A: The suspect was able to shimmy his handcuffed hands from behind his back, below his legs, bringing them to the front of his body, and then jumped to the front seat and fled.
Q: What measures did the police take to apprehend the suspect?
A: The police chased the suspect a second time and used spikes to disable the vehicle and apprehend the suspect.
