A traffic stop in Alamo that led to a police chase ended with a man in custody for possessing a “felony amount” of marijuana and THC cartridges, according to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office.

A sheriff’s deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black Chevrolet Tahoe near Tower and El Gato roads Tuesday at around 1:10 p.m. when the driver refused to stop, according to a news release.

“The deputy pursued the vehicle — which stopped at a residence — and detained the driver after a short physical struggle,” the news release stated. “The driver was found to be in possession of a felony amount of marijuana and THC cartridges. 

The driver is expected to be charged on possession charges and evading and resisting arrest, according to the release.