East Texas Fugitive Arrested in Tyler

SMITH COUNTY — A Smith County man wanted for several outstanding warrants has been arrested by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Friday. According to KETK, Jaaquan Colelyn Brown, 21, was wanted for two probation violations for burglary and assault of a public servant. In February of last year, Brown assaulted two Tyler Police Officers while being arrested. Authorities received information leading investigators to a house on Maxwell Street and while the deputies were approaching the residence, Brown ran into a nearby junkyard. He was apprehended a short time later. In addition to his current charges, Brown was also charged with evading arrest. He was booked into the Smith County jail.