Eagle Pass Arrest After Motel Incident Escalates Into Assault on Officers

EAGLE PASS, Texas — An Eagle Pass Police Department response to a vandalism call at a local motel escalated into a physical confrontation that resulted in multiple criminal charges against a 38-year-old man, according to an official media release issued by police.

Officers responded on the evening of December 27 after receiving a call reporting damage to a parked vehicle at a motel event center. Police later identified the suspect as Santos Quizma. Authorities said the vehicle had been damaged using a large rock.

Suspect Located and Refuses Commands

Police located Quizma walking northbound along Del Rio Boulevard near the location of the reported incident. Officers made contact and issued verbal commands directing him to get on the ground. Police stated Quizma refused to comply and instead picked up a large cinder block while continuing to ignore commands.

Officers reported that Quizma then took what they described as an aggressive stance toward them, prompting the deployment of OC spray. Police said he continued to resist despite multiple deployments.

Physical Struggle Leads to Arrest

According to the Eagle Pass Police Department, the situation escalated when Quizma grabbed one officer by the head during the struggle. A second officer intervened using force to cause Quizma to release the officer. Officers were eventually able to place him in hand restraints.

Emergency medical services responded to evaluate Quizma due to the use of OC spray. After being medically cleared, he was transported to the Eagle Pass Police Department for processing and later remanded to the Tom Bowles Detention Center.

Charges Filed

Police reported Quizma was charged with criminal mischief involving property damage between $2,500 and $30,000, resisting arrest or transport, and assault on a peace officer. Authorities emphasized that he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Eyewitness Video Surfaces Online

Following the incident, video footage of the arrest began circulating on social media after being recorded by a nearby eyewitness.

The Maverick Times later hosted The Maverick Times Podcast Episode #0069, which featured an interview with the individual who recorded and shared the video publicly.

Eyewitness Account From Nearby Business

The eyewitness, Benjamin Villa, known locally as “The Haircut Plug,” said he was working inside a nearby barbershop when the incident unfolded outside.

During the podcast interview, Villa described noticing a heavy police presence and stepping outside where he began recording what he observed. His video was later shared on Facebook and quickly gained attention across the community.

Villa explained that his decision to record was based on the public nature of the incident and the visible police activity occurring just outside his workplace.

Community Attention and Transparency

The circulation of the video prompted questions and discussion across social media, with residents seeking clarity on what occurred and how the situation escalated. Law enforcement officials stated that the department’s actions were consistent with officer safety protocols and use-of-force guidelines.

The Eagle Pass Police Department noted that incidents involving resistance and physical aggression require rapid decision-making to protect officers and the public.

Ongoing Process

No additional information has been released regarding court proceedings. Authorities indicated the case will proceed through the judicial system.

The Maverick Times will continue to monitor developments related to the incident and provide updates as verified information becomes available.

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