Suspect Wanted For Allegedly Assaulting Police Officer

An East Texas man is wanted for assaulting a police officer after a traffic stop. Van Zandt County Chief Deputy Tommy Monk initiated a traffic stop on James Steven Brown, a known felon with outstanding warrants for his arrest. Authorities say Brown exited the vehicle, assaulted Monk and fled the scene. Brown is wanted for theft of over $20,000 but less than $100,000.