Eric Holland, 57, the driver failed to stop and ran from officers, police say. He is suspected in the theft of two trucks and human remains were found in one of them. (Photo: KLAS screen shot)
Las Vegas Metro police discovered human remains inside a man’s truck during an arrest on Thursday.
On Thursday, Metro police attempted to conduct a traffic spot on a truck. Eric Holland, 57, the driver failed to stop and ran from officers. The air unit followed the truck and noticed the Holland switched trucks, police told KLAS.
Officers attempted another stop, but the driver fled a second time. The air unit followed the vehicle and guided officers to an apartment complex.
Holland was taken into custody a short time later, police said.
During the investigation, officers determined both trucks had been previously reported stolen.
Officers found large coolers in his truck bed. That is when they discovered human remains, including a severed head, sources said.
The victim's name has not been released.
