A Sugar Land man is accused of shooting a Clear Lake Shores police officer and sending officers on a chase Thursday morning. It happened around 2:30 a.m. at Glen Cove Boulevard and East Winn Street.
Officials said Sergeant Nathan Flores was patrolling the area when he heard gunshots and saw two vehicles involved in a traffic accident and exhibiting erratic driving behavior. Police said approximately 10-13 shots were fired at the sergeant after he attempted to stop one of the drivers.
“It is concerning that this type of violent crime is now occurring in our neighborhood,” said Patrick Michaelski, a Clear Lake Shores resident.
24-year-old Codey Colvin is behind bars for shooting Sergean Flores and fleeing the scene. A few minutes later, a police officer spotted Colvin on Marina Bay Drive and South Shore Boulevard. The officer tried to stop him, but Colvin ran again and headed north on I-45.
“By the time we entered Houston’s area, the Houston Police Department was already aware of it,” said Officer Jose Ortega of the League City Police Department.
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The chase continued through downtown and ended with a foot pursuit on Watonga Boulevard, where the suspect was arrested.
“We are so grateful that he was not killed,” Michaelski said.
Lynda and Patrick Michaelski say Clear Lake Shores is a close-knit community. They say they know Sergeant Flores through the police department and his involvement in the community.
“He is a new father. He’s already here. He’s a young officer,” Michaelski said.
The Galveston County District Attorney’s Office increased Colvin’s bail for the shooting of a police officer from $400,000 to $1 million. Colvin must also post a $200,000 bond for possession of a firearm as a felon.
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“When you shoot a police officer, it’s as if they have no regard for human life or authority. If it were up to me, he would still be in jail. There would be no bail,” Michaelski said.
League City Police said Sergeant Flores was treated and released from the hospital.