PANOLA COUNTY, TX – A multi-warrant suspect, Kobe Holt, was apprehended Wednesday evening, July 23, following a foot pursuit and physical altercation with deputies, which also led to the discovery of stolen property from a vacant residence he allegedly broke into.
Investigator Payne and Sergeant Gillie located Holt, who was a wanted person, at a vacant residence on County Road 104. When confronted, Holt attempted to flee on foot and was physically combative with the deputies. He was taken into custody after a TASER deployment.
A follow-up investigation revealed that Holt had allegedly broken into the residence and had stolen property and criminal instruments stored inside. As a result, Holt was arrested on new charges including Burglary of a Habitation, Resisting Arrest, and Evading Arrest.
He also had active Panola County warrants for:
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Four counts of Burglary of a Building
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Burglary of a Vehicle
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Burglary of a Habitation
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Theft of Firearms
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Evading Arrest
Holt was medically cleared at UT Health Carthage and subsequently transported to the Detention Center. These cases will be presented to the Criminal District Attorney for further charges.
Holt had previously been arrested on June 24 in connection with a string of thefts in Beckville, Holland Quarters, and Tatum.
