Third Suspect Named in Home Invasion and Robbery

TYLER — Smith County authorities are looking for one more suspect in a Thursday morning home invasion and robbery — and they identified him Friday afternoon. Authorities say Justin Lamar Tave has scars/tattoos on his upper left and right arms and the left side of his neck. Tave stands 5’9″ tall, weighs about 170 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair.

Officials say Tave may be driving a white Doges SUV bearing Texas license plate DJX6307 or a maroon/red Dodge Journey with Texas license plate DXV5434. He has the letters “J” and “T” tattooed on the left side of his neck and a Jester on his upper left arm with the phrase “IGOTME” underneath, according to a wanted poster. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to Tave’s arrest. You can contact Crime Stoppers at 903-597-2833 or the Smith County Sheriff’s Office at 903-566-6600 with any information.

According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, deputies received a call around 10 a.m. about the incident in the 19000 block of Hwy. 69 North. The victim told deputies that earlier in the morning as she was home alone, three black males forcefully entered her house and began ransacking the residence. At some point the robbers maced the victim and tied her up. At least two of the assailants were armed with guns. The homeowner said the robbers took a safe with $50,000, 13 guns and 40 cases of ammunition. The assailants left the home in a light blue truck.

First to be arrested in the case was Sirdarius Gene Alexander. Ammad Kentrail Williams was arrested Thursday night. Bond for both men was set at $300,000, and both are charged with aggravated robbery. Authorities said they recovered the safe Thursday night. It’s not known if the contents were included. All three suspects are 25 years of age.