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SWAT team uses tear gas to arrest man wanted on protective order warrant

Officers used tear gas and a SWAT team to arrest Henry Bintliff Pearson, 57, who was wanted on a felony warrant for repeatedly violating a protective order in Texarkana. Pearson fled into his house when police approached him in his backyard on Tuesday evening and refused multiple surrender demands.

Where
Texarkana, Bowie County
When
Oct. 28, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Bowie

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Bond$175,0002 Who pays or receives it: Henry Bintliff Pearson

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Who's involved

  • Henry Bintliff Pearsonman arrested on felony warrant for repeated violation of protective order and evading arrest
  • Bowie County Sheriff's Officelaw enforcement agency that arrested Pearson
  • Texarkana, Texas Police Departmentlaw enforcement agency that assisted in arrest

The facts

  • Pearson was arrested on charges of repeated violation of protective order and evading arrest.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Officers introduced tear gas into the house and SWAT team entered without further incident.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Pearson had fortified his home with a 6-foot chain-link fence covered with 'no peek' fabric.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • No one was injured during the arrest, sheriff's office said.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Pearson was booked into Bowie County jail at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday.2
  • Pearson was also booked into Bowie County jail on Sept. 1 on misdemeanor charges of violating bond or protective order and evading arrest.1

Who said what

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  • Bowie County Sheriff's Office Pearson's behavior toward certain individuals had escalated and appeared to grow more concerning each day.1
  • Bowie County Sheriff's Office The protective order had done little to stop his behavior.1 2

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  • Tear gas, SWAT team used to arrest Texarkana man wanted on protective order warrant

    Texarkana Today

  • SWAT team used to arrest barricaded man Tuesday night on Olive Street

    Texarkana Gazette

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  1. Tear gas, SWAT team used to arrest Texarkana man wanted on protective order warrant Texarkana Today Not rated, October 28, 2026
  2. SWAT team used to arrest barricaded man Tuesday night on Olive Street Texarkana Gazette Not rated, October 28, 2026

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