SAPD: TCU quarterback faces assault on peace officer charges

San Antonio Police say TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin, 22, was arrested for felony assault on a police officer following a bar fight in San Antonio.

Boykin was allegedly involved in an altercation at Pat O’Brien’s, a bar in San Antonio.

San Antonio NBC affiliate News 4 reported that Boykin’s actions began when people at the bar recognized him and he started getting heckled about the upcoming game. Boykin was accused of indiscriminately hitting a patrol officer around 1:52 a.m Thursday morning.

After walking away, the suspect, whom police were told by bystanders was Boykin, charged officers. Boykin has been charged with assaulting a public servant, which is a third-degree felony, in addition to public intoxication and resisting arrest.

McManus said the officer allegedly struck by Boykin was treated for a swollen face and bruised but was otherwise OK. “In any event, the officer was struck in the face and suffered injuries”. “Mr. Boykin was finally subdued after being threatened with a Taser”.

The one-time Heisman Trophy candidate was suspended from Saturday’s Alamo Bowl between the 11th-ranked Horned Frogs and No. 15 Oregon.

Boykin was scheduled to meet with reporters Thursday afternoon as part of the Alamo Bowl media schedule. Boykin, who is a senior, finishes his career at TCU having thrown for 10,728 yards and 86 touchdowns.

“We are aware of a situation last night and are gathering information”.

Bram Kohlhausen figures to start in Boykin’s place versus the Ducks at the Alamodome to close out TCU’s season.

TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin holds a jacket over his head as he is escorted from a detention center after he was released on bail, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, in San Antonio. We don’t know if he was swinging at the officer or someone behind him.

Police said he was fighting with the employees as he moved outside, and the group he was with was attempting to contain him.

The Seminoles (10-3), who trailed 21-3 at halftime, tried to rally with two fourth-quarter touchdown passes by Sean Maguire, but it wasn’t enough to overcome five turnovers.