Charles Allen Robinson Jr. arrested for felony theft of livestock

Kilgore, TX – In February, Rusk County Sheriff Deputies received a report of stolen cattle near Tatum. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Special Rangers Larry Hand and Darrel Bobbitt began an investigation along with Rusk County Deputy Patrick Dooley. During the investigation, they learned Robinson had cattle stolen and sold by his family while he was supposed to be taking care of them. The cattle from Tatum were stolen Jan. 29, two days after Robinson was initially arrested for cattle theft and remained in jail.

Witness statements and evidence showed Robinson, while in jail, encouraged family members to collect and sell 11 head of cattle he led them to believe he owned. Robinson told family members to use profits from the cattle for legal expenses for Robinson’s prior arrest. A Theft of Livestock arrest warrant was obtained by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers

Special Ranger Larry Hand and Rusk County Sheriff’s Deputies. They served the warrant on Robinson March 24 at  his property in Rusk County. He was also charged with evading arrest by Rusk County Sherriff’s Office. Robinson was  released from Rusk County Jail March 25 on $202,000 in surety bonds for the latest  charges.

“Upon conviction Robinson will be held accountable for his alleged continued criminal actions against area  ranchers,” Special Ranger Hand said.