A man was arrested in Dallas over the weekend after he police say he attacked a woman with a fire extinguisher while attempting to steal her car.
On Sept. 21, Dallas Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle crash in a parking garage at 2013 Jackson Street. When crews arrived, they discovered David Cadena, a 25-year-old Laredo man, in the driver's seat of a vehicle. Cadena became combative, and emergency crews called the Dallas Police Department for assistance.
When police arrived, they found Dallas Fire Rescue officials treating a 27-year-old woman with face and head injuries. Police say the severity of her injuries prevented detectives from speaking to her. Cadena was inside a vehicle belonging to the victim.
Officers believe that Cadena hit the woman with a fire extinguisher.
Cadena was transported to Lew Sterrett Justice Center.
The condition of the victim is unknown.
