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According to San Marcos Local News, “Hays County Sheriff Tommy Ratliff said Tuesday morning that he will again ask the Texas Rangers to investigate the June 22 incident in which deputies have been accused of brutality during the arrest of an 80-year-old Woodcreek man and his son.”

Both Robert Threadgill and his son, Stephen, have filed complaints against the Sheriffs Office.

On June 22, deputies received a call from an employee at the Lodge at Cypress Falls. He claimed Robert Threadgill refused to stop throwing debris at the condo’s dam, which makes up their swimming area, and began yelling and cursing at him upon the employee’s pleas for him to stop. Threadgill’s condo is adjacent to the Lodge. He reports that the Lodge continually throws trash in his portion of the creek, so he was returning the favor.

According to San Marcos Local News, “The Threadgills and a witness, Doyle Odom, said deputies used excessive and unwarranted force during the arrest. Wimberley EMS Director Ken Strange said Robert Threadgill suffered a ‘badly sprained leg’ and that Stephen Threadgill was diagnosed with a concussion.” Robert Threadgill also says that he and his son sustained more injuries in an inhuman transport by a police cruiser.

The father and son are charged with, “disorderly conduct by profane and abusive language and with resisting arrest,” according to the San Marcos Local News.

If you or someone you know is charged with a criminal offense, you need an experienced, trustworthy lawyer to fight for you. Contact Austin criminal defense attorney, Ian Inglis at 1-800-589-1808.