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Man Charged After Video Shows Texas Whataburger Staff Subduing Attacker With Fry Basket and Trash Can

Police also accuse the 41-year-old of flooding a jail cell during custody.

Overview

  • Police identified the suspect as Anthony William Newhuis, 41, of Spring, Texas.
  • He faces charges of assault causing bodily injury, public intoxication, and criminal mischief tied to an alleged jail-cell flooding.
  • Witness video shows an employee striking the man with a wire fry basket and the manager using a trash can to force him out of the restaurant.
  • Officers found Newhuis bleeding from the head in the parking lot, he received medical treatment before booking, and officials reported no employee injuries.
  • Whataburger said guest and employee safety is a top priority and that it is cooperating with authorities, and public records indicate Newhuis posted bond and was released.