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Texas Man Arrested After Violent Protest Altercation

2/5/2026

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Watts Arrested Protesting

Chad Michael Watts, 45, was arrested in Buda, Texas, on two counts of assault causing bodily injury during a student protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The altercation escalated from a verbal dispute with a female student to physical violence, captured on video and shared online.
Both parties reported minor injuries but declined medical treatment.
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra emphasized that adults should exercise restraint during protests involving minors.

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Tysen Arrested for Vandalism

Tysen Ryder Armendariz was arrested in Ogden, Utah, for damaging the "This was water" art installation at Dumke Arts Plaza.
Officers responded to a loud crash.
Officers found Armendariz kicking the crystals of the exhibit.
The installation, created by local artists, is valued at $120,000, with repair costs estimated at $2,000 per crystal.
Armendariz faces a second-degree felony charge for criminal mischief.

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Watts Arrested Protesting

Chad Michael Watts, 45, was arrested in Buda, Texas, on two counts of assault causing bodily injury during a student protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The altercation escalated from a verbal dispute with a female student to physical violence, captured on video and shared online.
Both parties reported minor injuries but declined medical treatment.
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra emphasized that adults should exercise restraint during protests involving minors.

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