Harlandale ISD board member Christine Carrillo was behind bars on Christmas Eve, facing charges of assault against a family member. The school board member was embroiled in a domestic dispute that spiraled into physical violence, as reported by KSAT. The altercation resulted in Carrillo's arrest after she allegedly got into a heated argument that escalated to the point where she grabbed a victim by the collar, struck them with an open hand, and inflicted scratches, according to the local news outlet.
In a statement obtained by KSAT, Carrillo admitted to feeling agitated throughout the day. The situation aggravated when Carrillo engaged in an argument with another family member, and then the victim intervened, leading to the reported assault. Despite the visible marks on their neck, chest, and forearms, the victim expressed a desire to not press charges against Carrillo. Following the incident, Harlandale ISD released a statement acknowledging the arrest but conceded they had yet to grasp the full scope of the allegations. Meanwhile, the district assured its commitment to student welfare.
Further details provided by Express News reveal that the victim of Carrillo's alleged aggression was her husband. The fight began between the two after prior tensions mounted with her son-in-law. Carrillo was released from jail on a $3,000 bond post the incident. This encounter was not diffused even as her husband tried to intervene to calm the situation, resulting in the physical skirmish detailed in the police report.
Carrillo standing as an elected official since 2013, with her most recent victory marked by a 70 percent majority as noted by Express News.
