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Smith County officials ID man arrested after barricading self in home following traffic stop

Robert Lugo, 26, was taken into custody just after 12:30 p.m.

SMITH COUNTY, Texas — A man who barricaded himself in a home after running from the Smith County Sheriff's Office on Thursday morning is now in custody.

Officials were set up at the home, which is located in the 2800 block of Van Avenue.

According to the SCSO, deputies pulled Roberto Lugo, 26, over around 10:45 a.m.for a routine traffic stop on Highway 110 North. The man then jumped out of the car and ran into the home. The home was not his, but he knew the people who lived there, Sheriff Larry Smith tells CBS19.

Credit: CBS19

The SCSO says the Tyler Police Department is assisting with the investigation.

According to the Sheriff Smith, Lugo had numerous outstanding warrants, including one for burglary.

No injuries were reported.

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