Man charged for allegedly assaulting Milam County deputy during arrest
Source: KXXV
and last updated 2021-01-31 18:14:22-05
MILAM COUNTY, TX â A Milam County Sheriffâs deputy was taken to the hospital Saturday evening after he was assaulted by a theft suspect in the Davilla area, according to Sheriff Chris White.
At approximately 5:00 pm Saturday, the Milam County Sheriffâs Office received a call from a citizen reporting that a man had just stolen his dog and was walking on FM 487 towards the Davilla Cemetery.
A deputy arrived and approached the man who the victim had identified.
"Without warning the subject immediately began to resist the deputyâs efforts to detain him. The subject began violently beating [the deputy] with his fists striking him several times in the face," Sheriff White said.