VIDEO: Nacogdoches Pursuit Ends With Drugs ‘Powdering’ Highway 59

On August 29, the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Department, along with Texas DPS Troopers, conducted a traffic stop on a car on northbound Highway 59 near Woodland Hills Golf Course, south of Nacogdoches.

Details of The Pursuit

The vehicle was occupied by Shydaja Williams, 26, of Nacogdoches, and Roy Casey Jr., 30, of Nacogdoches. Williams, the driver of the vehicle, failed to stop promptly, and a pursuit ensued.

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During the vehicle pursuit, Casey began disposing of what was believed to be numerous ounces of powder cocaine and multiple pounds of methamphetamine onto the roadway.

Williams eventually brought the vehicle to a stop, and both subjects were taken into custody. The Nacogdoches Police Department assisted with the apprehension of the subjects.

Drugs, Gun Found in Vehicle

During a search of the vehicle and scene, numerous items of narcotics and a firearm were located. The firearm was located in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, leaving it easily accessible to Casey, who is a convicted felon.

Casey held active warrants through the Nacogdoches Police Department at the time. The warrants stemmed from a previous traffic stop in which Casey fled from the officers.

Charges Against The Two Suspects

Casey was charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Felony-1) (methamphetamine), Possession of a Controlled Substance (prescription medication) Misdemeanor-A, Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence (Felony-3), Felon in Possession of a Firearm (Felony-3), Possession of marijuana State jail felony (warrant), and Evading Arrest with Motor Vehicle (Felony-3) (warrant).

Williams was charged with Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence (Felony-3) and Evading Arrest with/ Motor Vehicle (Felony-3).

The incident came as a result of an investigation into felony warrants for the arrest of Roy Casey Jr. issued by the Nacogdoches Police Department and the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Department.

Officers with the Nacogdoches Police Department and Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office spent several hours collecting evidence from the roadway.