NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) — Officials say it was a tip that lead U.S. Marshals and local police to the man accused of shooting a North Texas police officer more than a week ago.
During the early morning hours of June 24 Royce Wood and his girlfriend, Tiffany Caswell, were arrested in Batesville, Arkansas.
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(credit: Wise County Sheriff’s Office)
Wood, 43, was wanted for aggravated robbery and aggravated assault on a public servant for allegedly shooting a Rhome police officer on June 13.
According to the Wise County Messenger, Wood was allegedly on a motorcycle near Rhome when the officer pulled him over. After being stopped the driver of the bike opened fire and hit the officer in the leg.
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Caswell, 32, was wanted for aggravated robbery for her alleged involvement in an incident on June 12.
(credit: Wise County Sheriff’s Office)
Police say the pair was arrested without incident outside a Batesville motel.
The injured Rhome police officer, who has not been identified, is expected to make a full recovery.
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