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Tyler man indicted for allegedly assaulting pregnant girlfriend; new Texas law would enhance punishment

Victor Ortiz was arrested Oct. 4, and a $75,000 bond was set, according to the indictment.
Credit: Smith County Jail

TYLER, Texas — A Tyler man has been indicted for allegedly assaulting his pregnant girlfriend.

Victor Ortiz, 23, was arrested Oct. 4, and a $75,000 bond was set, according to the indictment.

Ortiz allegedly got into a physical altercation with his girlfriend Aug. 3 and left the scene. A warrant was issued and the Smith County Sheriff’s Office arrested him, said Larry Christian, public information officer with the sheriff’s office.

You can read more about this story from our news partners at the Tyler Morning Telegraph.

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