A Whataburger manager in Paris, Texas, subdued a returning customer who had assaulted him, leading to the man's arrest on multiple charges.

A Whataburger manager in Paris, Texas, used a trash can to subdue a customer, 41-year-old Anthony William Newhuis, after he returned to the restaurant on February 22, 2026, and punched the manager multiple times following a prior verbal altercation. The incident, captured on video by a bystander, led to Newhuis being arrested on charges of assault resulting in bodily injury and public intoxication. After his arrest, he was additionally charged with criminal mischief after allegedly flooding jail cells. Whataburger confirmed it is cooperating with authorities and emphasized employee safety.