EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — An officer was injured while trying to arrest a person during an incident at a Chico’s Tacos restaurant.
The incident happened at the Chico’s Tacos on George Dieter around 4 p.m. on Nov. 22.
Officers responded to an assault call at the restaurant.
Officers arrested 58-year-old Jose Valles Rios for allegedly groping a woman who was standing in line with her child.
During the investigation, Valles Rios’ son, 38-year-old Vicente Rios, was allegedly drunk and interfered multiple times, according to police.
Police asked him to leave.
As the officer was preparing to transport Jose Valles Rios, the son approached the officer and refused the officer’s commands, officials said.
The officer tried to detain Vicente Rios, but he resisted arrest, leading to a struggle, police said.
The officer sustained a knee injury during the encounter, officials said.
Both were taken to the El Paso County Jail.
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