HOUSTON – A woman with two cats in her vehicle, who police said led officers on a slow-speed chase Monday that ended in east Houston, appeared in court Tuesday.

Police said they responded to reports of a disturbance, but the woman, identified as Stacy Smith, left the scene and led authorities on a chase.

VIDEO: Woman leads authorities on chase with cats in vehicle

Smith, 49, was pursued for authorities for about 45 minutes before getting caught in traffic, police said.

Smith was taken into custody near Market Street and the East Loop.

VIDEO: Woman with cats in vehicle accused of leading police on chase appears in court

She is charged with evading arrest.

Smith had a warrant out for her arrest for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The cats were taken by Animal Control. Smith will have four days to pick up the cats before they will be put up for adoption.