Texas Deputy Injured After Suspect Uses Radio Cord to Choke Him

A Guadalupe County sheriff's deputy was hospitalized after authorities said a woman tried to take his Taser and used his radio cord in an attempt to strangle him during an arrest struggle.

What to Know

  • A Guadalupe County sheriff's deputy was injured while trying to arrest a landlord accused of breaking into a residence, leading to a violent struggle involving a second suspect.
  • Authorities said Toya Robinson attacked the deputy, tried to take his Taser and used the deputy's radio cord in an effort to strangle him while the primary suspect, James Waugh, escaped.
  • The deputy suffered minor injuries and was released from the hospital, while Robinson was arrested at the scene and Waugh was captured the following day.

During the assualt, Robinson tried to take the deputy's Taser before using his radio cord to try to strangle him. During the struggle, Waugh fled the scene, while the deputy was able to free himself.

Robinson was arrested when more deputies arrived at the home. A search began for Waugh, and K-9s and drones from the New Braunfels Police Department were used, but they couldn't find the suspect.

After the struggle, the deputy was rushed to the hospital. He suffered minor injuries and was later released.

Waugh had warrants issued for attempted disarming of a peace officer, resisting arrest and evading arrest or detention in connection with the incident. The Guadalupe County Fugitive Apprehension Unit and Patrol Division located Waugh, and he was apprehended Monday morning. 

Deputies arrested Robinson for aggravated assault on a public servant and interference with public duties. 

The incident is under investigation.

About the Author

Joe Vince

Joining Endeavor Business Media in 2018, Joe has worked on the company's city services publications. He began working at OFFICER.com as the assistant editor. Before starting at Endeavor, Joe had worked for a variety of print and online news outlets, including the Indianapolis Star, the South Bend Tribune, Reddit and Patch.com.
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