Amarillo man accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend spent most of last 13 years in prison | KVII

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Aman accused of trying to kidnap his ex-girlfriend has spent most of the last 13 years in prison.Rowdy Don Eastman, 35, was arrested Dec. 22 after he crashed

Rowdy Don Eastman (Randall County Jail)

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A man accused of trying to kidnap his ex-girlfriend has spent most of the last 13 years in prison.

Rowdy Don Eastman, 35, was arrested Dec. 22 after he crashed into a fire hydrant following a police chase with his ex-girlfriend in the car.

Amarillo firefighters free kidnapping victim from car after police chase on December 22, 2022 (Steve Douglass/KVII)

According to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Eastman has spent roughly 11 of the last 13 years behind bars.

He was released from prison on Sept. 14 after serving 15-months (June 1, 2021 -September 14, 2022 ) for tampering with physical evidence and parole violation.

Eastman spent nearly 9 years in prison (June 7, 2011 - May 6, 2020) for aggravated robbery and possession of a firearm by a felon.

He also served 7-months (August 18, 2009 March 5, 2010) of a year-long sentence for possession of a controlled substance.

Eastman is currently charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon with a previous conviction.