Incident Overview

On May 5, at approximately 11:35 a.m., Tarrant County Sheriff’s Warrant Deputies were called to locate a suspect, Dontel Tanksley, who had allegedly removed his ankle monitor and made threats towards a former victim.

Tanksley, 32, had outstanding warrants related to Assault Family Violence and held two prior convictions for the same offense.

Pursuit Details

By 2:30 p.m., deputies identified Tanksley’s vehicle in the 11400 block of Woodland Springs Drive, initiating a brief chase. The suspect’s vehicle incurred a flat tire, prompting him to flee on foot.

Despite the inclement weather and reduced visibility, which hindered visibility, law enforcement deputies followed Tanksley into a nearby neighborhood.

Search Efforts

Following the foot pursuit, additional resources were deployed, including:

• Fort Worth Police Department’s Air One helicopter
• Two K-9 Units from the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office
• A Drone Unit from the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office

Authorities established a perimeter to facilitate a detailed search of multiple backyards and residences. Hours of searching led K-9 deputies to discover Tanksley hiding in a densely wooded area, where he was subsequently arrested.

Charges and Current Status

In addition to his ongoing charges related to Assault Family Violence, Tanksley now faces additional allegations, including:

• Evading Arrest
• Detention with a Vehicle
• Tampering with an Electronic Monitoring Device

Tanksley is currently held at the Tarrant County Jail without bond.