A San Antonio man was sentenced to six years in prison in connection with a 2023 police chase.

Barry Joseph Hawkins, 27, pleaded guilty to evading arrest or detention with a vehicle and fraudulent use or possession of identifying information (five or more items but less than 10 items), according to the Comal County Criminal District Attorney’s Office.

Hawkins entered guilty pleas for both offenses, the district attorney’s office said. He chose to have his punishment determined by the court and was sentenced to six years in prison.

On July 21, 2023, a New Braunfels police officer was responding to reports of multiple car alarms going off in the Magnolia Springs neighborhood when they saw Hawkins’ Dodge Challenger speeding away.

According to the district attorney’s office, Hawkins accele

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