On 11/19/2015 Howe Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for John B. Rowland II, for Evading arrest/detention with a vehicle. This warrant stemmed from the pursuit on 11/18/2015 that began when Officer David Morris, and Sgt. Michael Hill observed a black Dodge pickup driving recklessly and at a high rate of speed through the middle of downtown Howe. The pursuit took multiple agencies through the back roads of South Grayson County. During the pursuit, Officers lost sight of the fleeing vehicle. The vehicle was located a short time later, but the driver had fled the scene.
On 11/19/2015 at approximately 11:00pm, Whitewright Officer Rick Webber, along with officers from Bells PD, Tom Bean PD, and the Sheriffs Officer located John Rowland II at the Quick Check store in Whitewright. He was arrested on the outstanding warrant, and pending other charges out of the Whitewright Police Department. Other Charges may be filed by the Howe Police Department after further investigation.