Xavier Taylor Arrested for Alleged Drunken Assault on Police Horses
What: A 20-year-old man, Xavier Taylor, has been arrested and charged with a felony count of interfering with a law enforcement animal, after he allegedly drunkenly assaulted two police horses in downtown Austin, Texas, early Sunday morning.
Who: The incident involved the suspect, Xavier Taylor, and two mounted patrol officers with the Austin Police Department, whose horses were injured during the altercation.
When: The event occurred at approximately 2:30 AM local time on Sunday, March 12, 2024.
Where: The assault took place in the 700 block of Congress Avenue, a busy thoroughfare in the heart of Austin’s entertainment district.
Why: According to the police affidavit, Taylor appeared intoxicated and approached the mounted officers, striking one horse multiple times on its flank and kicking the second horse in the chest, causing both animals to rear back. Officers subdued Taylor after a brief struggle. He is currently held on a $15,000 bond.