Rangers Investigating Whether Suspect was Beaten

ATHENS (AP) — Authorities say the Texas Rangers are investigating whether a suspected check forger was beaten after his arrest by officers who were injured and stabbed while taking him into custody. Henderson County Sheriff Ray Nutt says his officers showed restraint and praised them for saving the suspect’s life.

Donald Ray Huback Jr., 19, is in the Smith County Jail facing five counts of aggravated assault on a public servant and forgery of a check charge following his Tuesday arrest. His bonds total more than $2 million.

Officials say four officers were stabbed while trying to arrest Huback and a fifth was struck on the head with a soda bottle. Huback’s mug shot shows his face covered in bruises and cuts.