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Thomas Alton Rachal, 34, charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Public Servant for his attack on the Deputy and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon for assaulting the witness. BAYTOWN, Texas – A Baytown man is accused of attacking a deputy Friday with a steel dog chain, according to the Harris County Precinct 8 Constable’s Office. Thomas Alton Rachal, 34, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a public servant and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with an attack on a witness. A witness told Rachal to leave the property, at which time he became irate and started an argument, officials said. When Deputy Self approached Rachal, the suspect reached into his pocket and pulled out a thick steel dog chain with a knot tied in it, officials said.