San Antonio, Texas, July 28, 2025
News Summary
Two men were arrested after a high-speed pursuit in San Antonio involving a stolen vehicle. The chase, initiated by law enforcement, ended without injuries. Francisco Alvarado and Jayden Rubio face multiple charges, including evading arrest. Authorities are investigating the stolen vehicles connected to the incident.
San Antonio, Texas – Two men were taken into custody on Friday after leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit through the streets of San Antonio in a stolen vehicle. The incident unfolded shortly before 3:00 p.m. when the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Street Crimes Unit observed a white Dodge Charger driving recklessly and tailgating other vehicles near the intersection of Gibbsprawl and Walzem.
The BCSO deputies discovered that the Dodge Charger’s license plate was registered to a stolen 2020 Nissan Rogue, which had been reported stolen in 2021. Additionally, the Charger itself was reported stolen from Austin, Texas. When BCSO deputies turned on their lights and sirens to initiate a traffic stop, the driver, later identified as 22-year-old Francisco Alvarado, refused to pull over and accelerated, triggering a pursuit that would entangle multiple law enforcement agencies.
The chase saw Alvarado speed through the Windcrest area, eventually merging onto IH-35 North. The San Antonio Police Department’s Eagle helicopter was deployed to assist in tracking the vehicle as it weaved dangerously in and out of traffic during peak hours. The pursuit continued from Northeast Loop 410 to IH-10 West, where Alvarado’s reckless driving endangered multiple motorists on one of the city’s busiest highways.
The high-speed chase concluded just past the Kendall County line on IH-10 West when a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper executed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver. This tactic successfully brought the vehicle to a halt without causing damage to nearby property. Following the crash, both Alvarado and his passenger, identified as 20-year-old Jayden Rubio, made a fled on foot into a nearby business parking lot.
Law enforcement quickly apprehended Alvarado at the scene shortly after the crash, while Rubio was located hiding between a mock silo and a building after a brief search by DPS personnel. Both individuals were transported to the Bexar County Jail for processing.
Alvarado faces charges of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle as well as Evading Arrest, while his passenger, Rubio, is charged with Evading Detention. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among officers or civilians during this chaotic incident.
The actions of the BCSO and other law enforcement units not only led to safely apprehending the suspects but also ensured that the pursuit concluded without physical harm to innocent bystanders.
As investigations continue, authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding the stolen vehicles involved in this high-speed chase. Motorists in San Antonio are reminded of the dangers that reckless driving poses and the potential legal repercussions of engaging in such behavior.
### FAQ Section
FAQ
1. What initiated the high-speed pursuit in San Antonio?
The pursuit began after the BCSO Street Crimes Unit spotted a white Dodge Charger driving recklessly and tailgating other vehicles.
2. What charges are the suspects facing?
Francisco Alvarado faces charges of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Evading Arrest, while Jayden Rubio is charged with Evading Detention.
3. Were there any injuries reported during the incident?
No injuries were reported among officers or civilians during the high-speed chase and subsequent crash.
4. How did the pursuit come to an end?
The pursuit ended when a DPS trooper executed a PIT maneuver, effectively stopping the vehicle without damaging nearby property.
5. What was the outcome for the stolen vehicles involved?
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the stolen Dodge Charger and Nissan Rogue involved in the pursuit.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Incident Time | Just before 3:00 PM |
| Location | San Antonio, Texas |
| Vehicles Involved | White Dodge Charger (stolen), 2020 Nissan Rogue (reported stolen) |
| Suspects | Francisco Alvarado (22), Jayden Rubio (20) |
| Charges | Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Evading Arrest, Evading Detention |
| Injuries Reported | No injuries reported |
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