Man arrested for assault at Denton Buc-ee's
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DENTON, Texas - Police have arrested the suspect accused of assaulting a man outside the Denton Buc-cee's Saturday.
The investigation into this case began just before 12:45 p.m., when Denton PD officers were called to a local hospital.
The victim reported that he was assaulted by a man at Buc-ee’s.
Officers spoke with the victim, who said he and a friend got into an argument with supporters of President Donald Trump at the convenience store.
During the argument a man punched the victim, who suffered a cut below his right eyebrow and a broken tooth.
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Courtesy: Denton PD
Police were able to identify the suspect as 44-year-old Jason Lata.
Lata was arrested Saturday night and charged with assault causes bodily injury.
He is being held on $15,000 bond.
Denton Police Chief Frank Dixon said that Lata does not live in Denton.