A 28-year-old Enloe man is behind bars after allegedly assaulting a family member, making threats and taking a child from a residence without authorization, prompting an AMBER Alert on Wednesday.
According to the Delta County Sheriff’s Office, on Oct. 28. deputies responded to a residence in Enloe in the 1600 block of FM 198 west regarding terroristic threats and a non-custodial parent taking a child away from the residence.
During the course of the investigation, it was learned that the suspect, 28-year-old Cody Horton, was involved in an assault causing bodily injury to a family member.
Following the incident, Mr. Horton made additional threats and removed a child from the residence without authorization.
Due to concerns for the child’s safety, an Amber Alert was issued.
A coordinated effort involving Delta County Sheriff’s Office, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Patrol, and The Texas Rangers led to locating Horton at a residence in the Tira area of Hopkins County.
He was taken into custody without further incident. The child was safely recovered and reunited with the caretaker.
Horton was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor charge of Assault Causing Bodily Injury to a Family Member.
He was booked into the Hopkins County Jail on charges of Felony 2 charge of Abandon / Endanger a Child Individual Imminent Danger of Bodily Injury, Misdemeanor A Assault Causing Bodily Injury to a Family Member, and a Misdemeanor A charge of Terroristic Threat Cause Fear of Imminent Serious Bodily Injury.
“The Delta County Sheriff’s Office thanks the public and partnering agencies for their assistance in the rapid resolution of this incident. This agency remains committed to protecting the safety and well being of our community. We take all reports of family violence with the utmost seriousness and act swiftly to safeguard victims and vulnerable individuals. Our mission is to ensure that every resident feels safe, supported, and protected, and we will continue to pursue that mission with diligence and integrity.”
