CCSO: Man chases victim with machete in drunken rage

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man was arrested after allegedly chasing another man with a machete, deputies say.

Jose Juan De Dios Martinez, 51, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to a release from the Cameron County Sheriff's Office.

On Thursday, deputies responded to an aggravated assault. At the scene, the victim reported to authorities that he and his brother were making repairs at the location when a gray van sped into the driveway.

According to deputies, the van was driven by Martinez, who blocked the victim's vehicle from leaving the location.

The victim stated he told Martinez, "Me quiere matar o que jefe," in a "relaxed voice."

Martinez then exited the van screaming that he would kill whoever he needed to and told the victim he was going to grab his gun or machete, the release stated.

Martinez then took out his machete from the rear of his van and attempted to hit the victim with it while chasing him.

Moments later, the victim lost his balance and fell. At that moment, Martinez came close to hitting him with the machete, according to the Cameron County Sheriff's Office.

Martinez admitted to deputies he had consumed alcohol before arriving to the property and having the weapon.

Martinez was booked into Carrizalez Rucker Detention Center, where he is pending arraignment.