An Austin-area man was arrested March 22 after leading authorities on a miles-long, high-speed chase that began when he reportedly assaulted an officer during a traffic stop in Kyle.

Paul Joseph Rodriguez, 45, of Dale, was booked into the Hays County Jail on a felony charge of aggravated assault against a public servant, a felony charge of evading arrest or detention with vehicle and a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance. Rodriguez was also booked on several misdemeanor charges ...