406th District Court Finds Man Guilty of Assault
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 7, 2026, Comments Off
Courtesy Brigette Garay,
(Laredo, Texas)-The District Attorney’s Office reports that a jury in the 406th District Court found Eliomar Santos guilty of Assault Family Violence: Impeding Breath F3, Assault Causes Bodily Injury: Family Member C/A, Unlawful Restraint C/A, and Interfere with Emergency Request for Assistance C/A.
This case came to light on the early morning hours of July 31, 2022, when LPD was dispatched to a home in Laredo regarding a domestic violence assault. LPD officer met with a female victim who stated she was assaulted by a known male identified as Eliomar Santos. Victim had visible injury to her lips, face and bruising on both arms, legs and hands. She alleged that she was handcuffed and held against her will by her ex-boyfriend, Eliomar Santos. After further investigation probable cause was found to arrest.
The trial, which took place before the Honorable 406th District Court Judge David E. Garcia, was presented to a jury over the course of four days and rendered their guilty verdict after 1.5 hours of deliberation. After finding Santos guilty, the jury assessed punishment of 3 years’ probation for Impeding Breath and 1 year to serve in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Assault, Unlawful Restraint and Interference with Emergency Call.
ADA Carlos Garza, Chief of the 406th, Cristal Calderon, ADA Mario Guerra and ADA Marissa Juarez prosecuted the case for the State.
George Altgelt and Oscar O. Pena represented Mr. Eliomar Santos.
