The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) on Thursday arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting a 69-year-old poll worker who asked him to remove his red MAGA baseball cap.

According to a BCSO preliminary report, police identified the suspect as Jesse Ratzenberger, who entered the Johnston Branch Library polling place at the time of the incident. quoted By local ABC affiliate KSAT.

BCSO Sheriff Javier Salazar told reporters at a press conference that an early voting election worker noticed Ruthenberger wearing a pro-Trump hat and asked him to remove it.

“At that point, the man complied and took off his hat,” Salazar said.

After Lutzenberger finished voting, he appeared to put his hat back on “on his way out of the polling place,” the sheriff’s office said.

texas law Prohibits wearing clothing or jewelry that indicates support for a particular candidate or political party within 100 feet of a polling place. Violating the ordinance can result in a misdemeanor charge and a $500 fine.

The clerk told Lutzenberger he was “acting inappropriately” and began escorting him away. [Lutzenberger] I’m out,” Salazar said. Lutzenberger “threw his arm back at the victim,” Salazar added, and began throwing several punches, which it’s unclear if they connected, that struck the clerk in the face. (Related: Video shows what appears to be a Palestinian supporter charging an Iraq war veteran and ultimately being shot)

The poll worker suffered injuries to his left cheek, according to a BCSO preliminary report. Bexar County Elections Administrator Jack Callanen said in a news conference that the victim received emergency medical treatment at the scene before being released. The injuries were not life-threatening.

Lutzenberger left the scene and returned to his home. When officers arrived at his home, he voluntarily surrendered and told them he was the one they were looking for, Salazar said. He was charged with injury to the elderly and was held in jail on $30,000 bail, KSAT.com reported, citing court and jail records.

“Violence has no place in our election process. This type of behavior will never be tolerated. We will not allow anyone to interfere with our election process. Mr. Callanen, his staff and the Board of Elections have done a great job so far in accommodating the record number of early voters and should be commended for their efforts.” said. Peter Sakai Said.

“Voting places are safe,” Kalanen assured the public.