Man accused in Watauga bat attack that hospitalized 1

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Published July 31, 2026 12:03 PM CDT

Anthony Curtis Jr.

The Brief

    • Police in Watauga arrested 20-year-old Anthony Curtis Jr. after a SWAT response on Wednesday for an alleged attack involving a bat.
    • The victim suffered a serious head injury during the incident on Ridglea Drive and was taken to a local hospital.
    • Police have not released details regarding the victim's current condition, a motive, or the relationship between the two individuals.

WATAUGA, Texas - Watauga police arrested a man who allegedly attacked another person with a bat.

What we know:

The assault happened on Wednesday in the 6500 block of Ridglea Drive.

Officers who responded to the scene found a victim suffering from a serious head injury. That person was taken to the hospital.

A SWAT team was called to a nearby home to help arrest 20-year-old Anthony Curtis Jr. for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and outstanding warrants.

The officers found a bat believed to be used in the offense inside the home.

What we don't know:

Police did not release any information about the motive for the attack or the relationship between Curtis and the victim.

The victim’s medical condition is unknown.

The Source: The information in this story comes from the Watauga Police Department.

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