Socorro School Trustee Faces Misdemeanor Assault Charge
The school board is investigating allegations involving a District 2 trustee following a charge filed on October 26.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Administration
Socorro Independent School District trustee Ryan Woodcraft faces a misdemeanor charge for assault causing bodily injury. The charge relates to a June 2026 incident where Woodcraft allegedly placed a 16-year-old in a chokehold.
Why it matters
The board has appointed a third-party investigator to review allegations against the District 2 trustee to ensure accountability for the district and its families.
Trustee Ryan Woodcraft of District 2 faces a misdemeanor charge for assault causing bodily injury. The school board is awaiting the findings of an ongoing third-party investigation into the allegations.
The players
Ryan Woodcraft
An elected trustee for District 2 of the Socorro Independent School District who currently faces a misdemeanor assault charge.
Socorro Independent School District
The local educational institution managing district administration and overseeing the investigation into the trustee.
The details
The charge stems from an incident at a June 2026 Father's Day party where witnesses reported Woodcraft acting erratically and inquiring about drugs. Allegations indicate he placed a 16-year-old in a chokehold during the event. The school board is now conducting an formal review of these claims through an independent investigator.
Timeline
June 2026: The incident at the Father's Day party occurred.
July 2026: The board president addressed the review process.
October 26, 2026: Ryan Woodcraft was formally charged with assault.
The Home Front
This development follows standard school board governance protocols regarding the conduct of elected representatives. The investigation represents an internal effort to uphold the professional standards expected of district leadership.
Parents and local families should monitor upcoming district board meeting agendas to see when the third-party investigation findings will be presented. The school board will determine next steps for the trustee position once that review is complete.
The takeaway
The school board will consider the investigator's findings once the review is finalized. Families can keep up with district updates by checking for public notices regarding upcoming board meetings.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KTSM 9 News.
