06/05/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Gregg County Deputies Arrest Suspect Following Vehicle Pursuit and Narcotics Seizure
On the night of June 3, 2026, deputies with the Gregg County Sheriff's Office located a vehicle reported stolen earlier that day from a neighboring jurisdiction.
When deputies attempted to make contact with the driver, the vehicle fled the scene, leading deputies on a pursuit through Gregg County. The pursuit ended when the vehicle left the roadway and became disabled. Deputies then took the driver, identified as Sammie Brewer, into custody without further incident.
During the investigation, deputies recovered a stolen firearm from Brewer's possession. A search of the vehicle also resulted in the seizure of suspected narcotics and narcotics paraphernalia.
Brewer was arrested and transported to the Gregg County Jail. He was booked on the following charges:
Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle
Theft of a Firearm
Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle
Possession of a Dangerous Drug
Possession of Ma*****na Under Two Ounces
Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1 (two counts)
This case remains under investigation.
