TX-23 resident brief · Public safety
Brewster County SRT arrests Marathon-area man on assault warrant
· Reported by CBS7 Odessa
Bottom line
On Thursday morning, the Brewster County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team arrested Barret Whitworth at a ranch south of Marathon. Whitworth was charged with felony assault on a family member involving impeded breathing and interference with an emergency call.
Why it matters in TX-23
This arrest affects residents in the Big Bend region, specifically those in Brewster County and the Marathon area. The case highlights ongoing public-safety operations by the Sheriff's Office Special Response Team in rural communities.
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