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Man With 5 Felony Warrants Captured By Police

UPDATED | August 15, 2016 12:25 PM

According to the Fort Worth police, fugitive Samson Billiot has been captured.

A tweet from the department said the first tip of the day led to his arrest.

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FORT WORTH (1080 KRLD) - The search is on for a fugitive in North Texas.

Fort Worth Police and the U.S. Marshals are looking for 43-year-old Samson Billiot.

Billiot is wanted for five felony warrants including aggravated assault, deadly conduct and family violence. He's also suspected of setting two homes on fire.

Police describe Billiot as Native American, 5 feet 11 and 180 pounds. He wears prescription glasses and could be driving a 1992 blue and gray Chevy pickup with Texas tag GKZ 4856.

He has ties to Fort Worth and Haltom City.

Police say Billiot is very dangerous and should not be approached.

Anyone with information is asked to call Fort Worth Police or 817-469-8477.

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