UPDATE: Austin police spokesman Brandon Jones says it is alleged that Beard strangled a person at a home in Tarrytown. Officers responded to a 911 "disturbance-urgent" call at 2:07 a.m. Monday. https://t.co/sS27S8w8u6

— Tony Plohetski (@tplohetski) December 12, 2022

Beard was booked into the @TravisCoSheriff jail at 4:18 a.m. according to records. He faces a third-degree felony charge for "assault on a family/household member-impede breath circulation". https://t.co/7dBNek1rLt

— KVUE News (@KVUE) December 12, 2022

Breaking: Texas coach Chris Beard was arrested and charged in the early hours of Monday morning, an Austin Police spokesperson confirms to CBS Sports. Beard was booked on third-degree assault against a family member.@tplohetski also reporting.

— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) December 12, 2022

BREAKING: University of Texas head men's basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested and charged with assault on a family member early Monday, Austin police confirm. We are attempting to learn more.

— Tony Plohetski (@tplohetski) December 12, 2022