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Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Details

                    Tuesday, 8/12/2025
DeArthur Pinson, Jr.
Up To $7,500 Reward
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RACE: Black SEX: Male DOB: 7/15/1984
HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 220     Deceased
AKA: Arthur Pinson, Darthur Pinson, De Author Pinson, Jr.
SMT: Tattoo on left hand. Scars on right forearm and right ankle.
FBI #: 301068DC9
SID #: TX07217559
TDC #: 01473886
WANTED FOR: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
CCH: Aggravated Robbery, Burglary of Habitation, Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, Evading Arrest/Detention With Vehicle, Criminal Trespass
DATE     
DECEASED: 3/27/2021
CAUTION: Subject should be considered ARMED and DANGEROUS! Subject has VIOLENT TENDENCIES!
DECEASED DETAILS:

On March 27, 2021, DeArthur PINSON, Jr. was found deceased at a residence on Highway 84, west of Mexia, Texas. It is suspected PINSON, Jr. died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. PINSON, Jr. was the suspect in the shooting of a DPS Trooper on March 26, 2021, near Mexia, Texas.

To be eligible for the cash rewards, tipsters must provide information to authorities using one of the following methods:
• Call the Texas Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477)
• Submit a web tip through the Texas 10 Most Wanted website or Facebook page • Submit a tip through the DPS Mobile App
All tips are anonymous – regardless of how they are submitted, and tipsters will be provided a tip number instead of using a name.
Callers’ anonymity is guaranteed by law and you could earn up to the CASH REWARD amount listed for each fugitive.
These fugitives should be considered Armed and Dangerous! Never try to apprehend a fugitive yourself.

To be eligible for the cash rewards, tipsters must provide information to authorities using one of the following methods: • Call the Texas Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477) • Submit a web tip through the Texas 10 Most Wanted website or Facebook page • Submit a tip through the DPS Mobile App All tips are anonymous – regardless of how they are submitted, and tipsters will be provided a tip number instead of using a name. Callers’ anonymity is guaranteed by law and you could earn up to the CASH REWARD amount listed for each fugitive. These fugitives should be considered Armed and Dangerous! Never try to apprehend a fugitive yourself.


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