Woodville, TX — A man with an active out-of-state felony warrant was arrested Sunday evening after authorities say he assaulted a Tyler County deputy and nursing home staff during an attempted arrest.
According to the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 7 p.m. on March 1, 2026, at Dogwood Trails Manor Nursing Home, located west of Woodville.
A deputy had been dispatched to the facility to investigate the reported theft of a cell phone.
During the investigation, the deputy made contact with a suspect identified as 25-year-old Austin Wilson-Salazar of Woodville, who was reportedly employed at the nursing home.
Authorities said the deputy ran Salazar’s information through Tyler County Dispatch and discovered he had an active warrant issued in Norfolk, Virginia, for a felony probation violation.
The deputy informed Salazar he was under arrest and instructed him to place his hands behind his back.
Officials said Salazar then resisted, breaking free from the deputy and running down a hallway through several rooms inside the facility.
The deputy eventually caught up with Salazar in the dining room area, where the struggle continued.
According to investigators, nursing home staff attempted to help the deputy as Salazar allegedly punched and kicked both the deputy and several staff members.
During the altercation, one nurse was reportedly punched and pushed into a wall.
Authorities said Salazar was eventually subdued and placed in handcuffs as additional law enforcement officers arrived at the scene.
Salazar was transported to the Tyler County Jail and charged with Felony Assault of a Public Servant, Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury, Resisting Arrest, and Evading Arrest.
Justice of the Peace Tina Self set his total bond at $95,000.
Officials said Salazar could face additional charges as the investigation continues. He remains in the Tyler County Jail.
The Tyler County Sheriff’s Office also thanked the Woodville Police Department, Ivanhoe Police Department, and staff at Dogwood Trails Manor for their assistance during the incident.
