EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 A 55-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly got into a fight during the Thanksgiving Sun Bowl parade over money owed to him. <\/p>\n
Jose Manuel Faudoa was arrested on the morning of Nov. 27 at the 1500 block of Montana Ave. during the Sun Bowl parade after he allegedly went over to a business to ask for a check that they reportedly owed him. <\/p>\n
According to the arrest affidavit, Faudoa allegedly confronted an employee of the business who was outside setting up chairs so family and friends could sit and comfortably watch the parade.<\/p>\n
After the employee told Faudoa to return during regular business hours, Faudoa allegedly punched the employee twice– hitting his face and nose.<\/p>\n
The employee then reportedly got Faudoa in a chokehold before witnesses intervened and separated them. <\/p>\n
After that, Faudoa reportedly tried to walk away, but the victim’s sister– who also filmed the fight on their cellphones– followed Faudoa, flagging police officers who were already there working security at the parade, <\/p>\n
Somebody call 911! He beat up my brother!<\/p>\n
RECOMMENDED: El Paso man accused of shooting at bar and leading police on dangerous car chase<\/a><\/p>\n Officers said they watched the videos from witnesses and arrested Faudoa. <\/p>\n The victim also told police that this wasn’t the first time Faudoa had confronted the business regarding an owed check.<\/p>\n According to the arrest affidavit, Faudoa had allegedly broken into the business after hours and damaged property looking for the check. <\/p>\n Jail records show Faudoa was booked into the El Paso County Jail and charged with assault causing bodily injury, with a bond set at $2,500.<\/p>\n Jail records also show that Faudoa was released from jail on Saturday after posting a personal recognizance bond. <\/p>\n The victim’s sister’s video of the aftermath of the fight appeared to be shared on the popular social media account @therealfitfamelpaso<\/a>.<\/p>\n According to FitFam, the family of the victim treated the responding officers to burritos.<\/p>\n WATCH:<\/p>\n Witness video shared on social media appears to show the aftermath of the fight. Nov. 27, 2025. Credit: FitFam<\/p>\n<\/p>\n RECOMMENDED: Horizon City man threatens officer’s family after DWI arrest, faces multiple charges<\/a><\/p>\n