Texarkana Man Arrested After Alleged Pipe Assault at Convenience Store

A 43-year-old man is facing multiple charges after an alleged assault late Saturday night at a convenience store on South Lake Drive in Texarkana, Texas.

A 43-year-old man is facing multiple charges after an alleged assault late Saturday night at a convenience store on South Lake Drive in Texarkana, Texas.

Police say Kerry Smith approached a woman and offered money for sexual favors. When another man confronted him, Smith allegedly left but returned carrying a metal pipe and struck the man.

The victim and another bystander held Smith down until officers arrived. Police say Smith resisted arrest, requiring several officers to get him into a patrol car.

Smith was arrested for aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and criminal trespass. He remains in the Bi-State Jail with bond set at 160,000 dollars.

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