Evading Arrest / Recovery of Stolen Vehicle
Clarence Painter
Rachel Tolbert
Michael Stanick
On 12/01/09 at approx 0318 hours MCSO dispatch broadcast that a black dodge truck had just been stolen from the parking lot of St. Luke’s Hospital in The Woodlands and that a white Pontiac Grand Am was also involved.
Deputies located both vehicles near driving Valley Wood and I-H 45. The Grand Am stopped for the deputies but the stolen vehicle continued southbound increasing speed. The two occupants of the car were arrested.
Deputies pursued the stolen truck as it turned west onto Pruitt Road and at Budde Rd the suspect drove through a wooded area and then turned back east toward Interstate 45.
The suspect drove into a field south of the Texaco fuel station at 24627 I-45 and into the parking lot through some bushes.
The suspect vehicle went through the bushes and struck an unoccupied parked vehicle landing on the parked car’s hood. The suspect exited the vehicle and ran on foot. Oak Ridge Police Department assisted with capturing the suspect and may file additional charges.
Arrested in the stolen truck:
Michael Stanick 22 years old W/M of Houston
Recently Paroled in April of 2009
Engaged in Organized Criminal Activity/Theft
Evading Arrest (Motor Vehicle) Felony
Also arrested:
Clarence Painter 34 years old W/M of Houston
Engaging In Organized Criminal Activity/Theft
Rachel Tolbert 41 years old W/F of Houston
Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity/Theft
