Another day, another police chase through the charming streets of Lubbock. This time, 40-year-old Manuel Rosales Quezada decided to turn a simple traffic stop on Quaker Avenue into a full-scale South Loop joyride. Police say he brake-checked officers (always a great way to show respect for law enforcement—highly recommended) before dramatically crashing into the fence outside Saddlewood Apartments. Because nothing says “I’m innocent!” quite like plowing into someone’s property and then sprinting through a parking lot.
According to court documents, the passenger in the car tried desperately to get out while Quezada allegedly accused her of being a secret cop agent assigned to drag him back to prison. Naturally, this resulted in name-calling, hitting, face-grabbing, and a scenic detour straight to the Lubbock County Detention Center. Classic West Texas date night vibes.
In case you’re wondering how this ensemble performance ends: Quezada is now sitting on a $150,000 bond, presumably wondering if that conspiracy theory about his passenger was really worth the property damage and cardio effort. And Lubbock drivers continue to prove that no traffic stop is too boring for a little dramatic flair.
At this point, should LPD just start installing exit ramps directly into the county jail?
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