Arrested In Temple, Man Wanted On Prior Domestic Charge In Waco

Temple - A man arrested in Bell County for continuous domestic
violence was wanted in McLennan on a charge of assault on a
family member, according to court records.

When police were called to a Temple residence about 7 p.m., they
were told Jason Tate was inside and believed to have a handgun.

Officers learned that a woman Tate had a previous relationship
with left the house earlier and contacted police after he
allegedly assaulted her.


After police set up a perimeter around the home and called Tate
on the telephone, he came outside and police arrested him without
incident. They found no handgun.

Tate had an outstanding warrant from McLennan County for Assault
with Bodily Injury on a Family Member.

He is now charged with Continuous Family Violence and is being
held in the Bell County Jail.