CAMERON, Texas (KXXV) — An Illinois man is in custody in Milam County Jail as of Monday morning following the theft of an ambulance.
Local dispatch learned from Allegiance Mobile Health that a man at a hotel had called for an ambulance "in reference to a mental health issue" — he then entered the vehicle and drove off in it once it arrived on scene.
"Deputies tracked the ambulance to a location in the 2200 block of CR203 Loop where a short, off-road chase ensued before the driver crashed into a tree," police said.
30-year-old Grant Saline was arrested at the scene, and local authorities assisted in the chase and capture.
Saline is being held on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a peace officer, evading arrest in a vehicle, and criminal mischief — he faces additional charges from Cameron PD for the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and unlawful restraint.
Further charges could also be possible.
According to local authorities, there is no dash camera or body camera footage available at this time due to the investigation being ongoing.
