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Handcuffed Suspect Slips Cuffs, Kicks Out Window In Wild Texas Police Video
KVOA ^ | 9/16/2026 | Staff

Posted on 09/17/2026 7:06:31 PM PDT by simpson96

The Houston County Sheriff's Office in Texas has released shocking video showing a 6-foot-7, 260-pound suspect, identified as Keon Dewayne Leonard, escaping from a moving patrol truck.

Originally arrested on September 3rd on a warrant for assault of a public servant or judge, Leonard managed to slip his two sets of handcuffs from behind his back to the front while seated in the back of the vehicle.

Dashcam footage captures the suspect repeatedly kicking the back window until it shatters before squeezing his massive frame through the broken glass to escape.

Following his dangerous exit from the truck, Deputy Jenefer Cruz pursued Leonard and successfully deployed a Taser to bring him back under control.

In addition to his original charge, Leonard now faces additional charges including evading arrest, attempting to escape while arrested, and destruction of property. He is currently being held in the Houston County Jail on a $40,000 bond, with a first court appearance scheduled for October 19th.


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Driver should have put the pedal to the medal instead of stopping just as perp the exited the window, for maximum road rash.


1 posted on 09/17/2026 7:06:31 PM PDT by simpson96
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To: simpson96

Another Gentle Giant like Ferguson’s Michael Brown.


2 posted on 09/17/2026 7:09:46 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (The right of Democrats to embezzle elections shall not be infringed. )
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To: simpson96

No way to NOT root for the dude, given the video.


3 posted on 09/17/2026 7:10:55 PM PDT by BobL (Trusting one's doctor is the #1 health mistake one can make.)
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To: simpson96

Reminds me of my skating days back in the 70’s. We also were barefoot. Scars have faded but not the memories of peroxide.


4 posted on 09/17/2026 7:12:31 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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5 posted on 09/17/2026 7:12:47 PM PDT by Liz (“The heavens declare the glory of Gd; the skies the work of His hands." (Psalm 19:1))
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To: simpson96

Houston County is in the middle of nowhere, East Texas. County population is under 25,000.


6 posted on 09/17/2026 7:13:58 PM PDT by PAR35
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7 posted on 09/17/2026 7:18:42 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (The right of Democrats to embezzle elections shall not be infringed. )
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To: simpson96

Original charge: “Originally arrested on September 3rd on a warrant for assault of a public servant or judge”.

New charges: evading arrest, attempting to escape while arrested, and destruction of property.

What do you want to bet this guy does something else when in jail further adding to his sentence.

Should call him ‘Keon ‘Dewayne way’ Leonard’.


8 posted on 09/17/2026 7:25:52 PM PDT by Beowulf9
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Now he is famous. Lots of “street cred” while he is in prison/jail. Seems like a good candidate to keep locked up.

Definite escape risk.


9 posted on 09/17/2026 7:28:46 PM PDT by marktwain (----------------------)
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No street cred for him. A female cop took him down. He’ll be razzed for a long time.


10 posted on 09/17/2026 7:36:55 PM PDT by ryderann
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To: simpson96
FYI…Houston County, Texas is in E Texas and the county seat is Crockett
11 posted on 09/17/2026 8:16:06 PM PDT by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)
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Driver should have put the pedal to the medal instead of stopping just as perp the exited the window, for maximum road rash.

Agreed!

Regards,

12 posted on 09/17/2026 11:55:51 PM PDT by alexander_busek (Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.)
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