Wanted fugitive arrested after motorcycle chase ends in crash at Bush airport terminal

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Wanted fugitive arrested after motorcycle chase ends in crash at Bush airport terminal
HoustonMontgomery Count Sheriff's OfficeHouston Police Department

A wanted fugitive, Michael Vandeberghe, led Montgomery County deputies on a motorcycle chase that ended in a crash at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

– A wanted man is behind bars after deputies say he took off on a motorcycle and led them on a chase that ended at George Bush Intercontinental Airport . Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office , members of the East Patrol Command’s Crime Reduction Unit were working a fugitive investigation Wednesday near FM 1485 and FM 2090 when they spotted Michael Vandeberghe, 46, leaving the area on a black 2011 Harley-Davidson.

Deputies tried to pull him over, but investigators say he didn’t stop — and instead sped off.The pursuit pushed into Houston and wrapped up at IAH, where deputies say Vandeberghe hit the outside of the international terminal. They described it as a relatively low-speed crash, with damage limited to an exterior A/C unit.He’s facing charges that include evading arrest/detention in a motor vehicle and possession of a controlled substance, along with two active felony warrants — one for theft in Montgomery County and another for child neglect out of Polk County.More Stories Like This In Our Email NewsletterCopyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.Christian Hudspeth Christian Hudspeth is a Houston native who joined KPRC 2 News in December 2025. Christian began his news career at KTRK in 2022 before moving to newsrooms in Waco, Texas , Las Vegas, Nevada , and now back to H-Town. He earned his BA at the University of Houston Jack J. Valenti School of Communication in 2023. Parada de tráfico termina en muerte en el norte de Houston.Parada de tráfico termina en muerte en el norte de Houston. Houston, we have a DEAL! Alloy Personal Training teams up with Houston Life to help YOU save bigHouston, we have a DEAL! Alloy Personal Training teams up with Houston Life to help YOU save bigGunman waves weapon at homes during attempted theft of Ford Raptor in Braeswood neighborhoodGunman waves weapon at homes during attempted theft of Ford Raptor in Braeswood neighborhood Next Level Couple?? We'd watch that🤷 Watch Chef Machete and Chef Amber play a round ofrapid fireNext Level Couple?? We'd watch that🤷 Watch Chef Machete and Chef Amber play a round ofrapid fireWill there ever by a category 6 hurricane?Will there ever by a category 6 hurricane? Anthony Yanez at the National Tropical Weather ConferenceAnthony Yanez at the National Tropical Weather Conference Fort Bend County Judge KP George suspended after felony conviction last monthFort Bend County Judge KP George suspended after felony conviction last monthArmed suspect taken into custody at Missouri City golf course pondArmed suspect taken into custody at Missouri City golf course pond Parents react after lockdown situation causes panic at Splendora High SchoolParents react after lockdown situation causes panic at Splendora High School Splendora HS teacher charged in school stabbing ‘hoax’ made allegations against prison inmateSplendora HS teacher charged in school stabbing ‘hoax’ made allegations against prison inmate Wines with these labels are good in your glass but, better for the planet🌱🍷Wines with these labels are good in your glass but, better for the planet🌱🍷 The Houston Rockets playoff seeding comes down to these last three games at home! 👀🏀The Houston Rockets playoff seeding comes down to these last three games at home! 👀🏀High-profile prisoner alleges sexual assault by prison guards at Hospital GalvestonHigh-profile prisoner alleges sexual assault by prison guards at Hospital Galveston JUDGE NATHAN MILLIRON DOESN’T CALL ATTORNEY WHO EMAILED HIM TO THE BENCHJUDGE NATHAN MILLIRON DOESN’T CALL ATTORNEY WHO EMAILED HIM TO THE BENCHLARGE COURTROOM PRESENCE EXPECTED TO SUPPORT ATTORNEY WHO EMAILED JUDGELARGE COURTROOM PRESENCE EXPECTED TO SUPPORT ATTORNEY WHO EMAILED JUDGE Inside Artemis II: How astronauts prepared for historic lunar flybyInside Artemis II: How astronauts prepared for historic lunar flyby Texans' E.J. Speed, Toro cheer on students at Parker Elementary School for STAAR testTexans' E.J. Speed, Toro cheer on students at Parker Elementary School for STAAR test Inside Artemis II: The cameras capturing those stunning new close-ups of the MoonInside Artemis II: The cameras capturing those stunning new close-ups of the Moon Teacher accused of tying up student, recording video in office during English proficiency lessonsTeacher accused of tying up student, recording video in office during English proficiency lessons Best spring gadgets for your home: Home Improvement and Lifestyle expert Kathryn Emery shares her top picksBest spring gadgets for your home: Home Improvement and Lifestyle expert Kathryn Emery shares her top picks

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