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UPDATE: Wanted fugitive taken into custody by Van Zandt County officials

Jacob Howell has been taken into custody.
Credit: Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office

VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas — UPDATE: The Van Zandt County Sheriffs Office has located Jacob Howell. He was taken into custody Wednesday. 

Credit: Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office

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The Van Zandt County Sheriffs Office is asking the public for help in locating a wanted fugitive. 

According to officials, earlier today Jacob Howell of Fruitvale was involved in a disturbance with a weapon.

Officials say Howell left the residence and later returned to the Fruitvale area on Van Zandt County Road 1124 and 1126 in a stolen vehicle, and was confronted by law enforcement. 

Howell evaded arrest in the vehicle and led law enforcement on a short pursuit before dumping the stolen vehicle in a wooded area and running away. 

Howell is to be considered armed and dangerous. 

Authorities say if you see Howell, do not confront him, contact your local law enforcement immediately.

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