San Antonio's community is reeling from the arrest of a local military dentist accused of multiple felonies, including aggravated sexual assault and unlawful restraint. Eric Tong, a 34-year-old dentist who was apprehended at his home, has been placed into custody following a distressing claim of physical and sexual abuse brought to light by his 21-year-old girlfriend.
As reported by KTSA, Tong, who practiced at Fort Sam Houston until November of 2025, was arrested after the victim managed to seek help from the San Antonio Police Department. Law enforcement agents responded to the scene at a residence in the 100 block of Pinecrest, where they encountered the young woman, visibly marked by the alleged ordeal. She told the officers that Tong not only repeatedly assaulted her but also denied her attempts to leave the house.
The victim's mother, whose name is being withheld for privacy and safety reasons, shared a chilling account of her daughter's harrowing experience with KSAT. According to the interview, the mother said, "She was probably tortured for several hours until she was able to get a text out." The specific details of the encounter depict a night of terror – her daughter waking to being slapped and strangled unconscious by Tong, followed by sexual assault.
Adding to the distressing nature of the incident, the mother shared an audio clip with KSAT, capturing the sounds of her daughter's coded plea for help. "I was scared for her life," the mother expressed, detailing how after her daughter texted her for help, she cleverly erased the message to keep it hidden from Tong. This act of quick thinking and bravery culminated in the phone call and subsequent arrest. Tong is now facing a slew of charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and assault causing bodily injury to a family member.
As the story develops, the community awaits the legal proceedings with concern. Tong's dental license appears to still be active, though public records and online statements have yet to reflect changes prompted by the recent events.
