Viral Dashcam Video Leads To Arrest In Texas Aggravated Assault Case

Driving around in Texas recklessly brandishing a firearm at people in traffic? You might  be arrested for aggravated assault.

Many vehicles have dash cams now. Tesla vehicles are taking video at all four corners while on the road.

The risk of getting caught doing something you shouldn't while driving in Texas is way up. You are more likely to be recorded while driving than ever.

Viral Dashcam Video Leads To An Aggravated Assault Arrest In Texas

According to KTSM the Socorro Police Department (SCPD) arrested Luis Carrasco, 39, on Friday, December 13, 2024 for aggravated assault. He is being held at the El Paso County Detention Facility on a $30,000 bond.

The victim provided officers with a dashcam video of the assault that happened at the 10800 block of North Loop Drive. The video shows Carrasco letting the car pass him by pulling on the shoulder, only to brandish a weapon at the vehicle as it passed.

The road rage video was subsequently shared on a local Instagram page where it later went viral. Many people joined in the search for the driver with the weapon after watching it.

On December 13 SCPD conducted a traffic stop on a man they believed to be the individual in the clip. During questioning Carrasco admitted to being featured in the video.

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Officers later got a search warrant and found the weapon he used to commit the offense.

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Honking at people used to be a friendly reminder. This video shows how things have certainly changed in Texas.