Police Captured Suspect Zachery Pitcock in Memphis
Authorities apprehended the 33-year-old following an alleged stabbing in Panola County earlier this week.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Crime — General
Police have taken 33-year-old Zachery Pitcock into custody in Memphis. Pitcock was wanted in connection to a stabbing that occurred on Pine Lake Drive in the Cole's Point community.
Why it matters
The capture concludes a search for a suspect accused of inflicting a wound to the victim's face. Residents in the region were alerted as law enforcement tracked the suspect following the incident.
Zachery Pitcock, 33, was taken into custody by authorities in Memphis. The suspect has an established criminal record and was recently released from prison.
The players
Zachery Pitcock
He is a 33-year-old man recently released from prison who was taken into custody for an alleged stabbing.
The details
The alleged incident involved a stabbing on the left side of a man's face below the eye. The attack occurred at a residence on Pine Lake Drive in the Cole's Point community of Panola County.
Timeline
Monday night, October 12, 2026: The stabbing incident occurred on Pine Lake Drive.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026: Authorities captured Zachery Pitcock in Memphis.
Legal Context
This arrest follows the standard investigative and apprehension procedures set by the 2026 Panola County violent crime reporting standards. It marks a swift resolution to a violent incident involving a repeat offender in the region.
The capture of the suspect removes a person accused of a violent act from the community. Residents in the area where the incident occurred can expect a return to normal security levels as the formal legal process begins.
The takeaway
Authorities utilized investigative resources to locate and detain the suspect quickly. The incident serves as a reminder for neighbors to remain vigilant regarding safety in the Cole's Point community.
Further reading
For more on ongoing investigations in the area, visit the Crime — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WJTV - TV 12.
