Actor Rudy Youngblood , known best for his starring role in Mel Gibson’s Oscar-nominated 2006 film Apocalypto , has been arrested in Belton, TX, the Bell County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to Deadline..

Youngblood was brought in to Bell County Jail early Tuesday on a warrant for alleged assault, according to the sheriff’s office. Details were not revealed, but TMZ , which first reported his arrest citing police, said the actor was taken into custody for “allegedly assaulting a family or household member by impeding their breathing or circulation.”

He remains held on $20,000, bond, a jail spokesperson said.

Youngblood portrayed Jaguar Paw in Apocalypto. As we exclusively reported, Youngblood was most recently cast as the lead in period drama La Matador , portraying Nico Cort

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