Author: tcdatech
Travis County Grand Jury Clears Deputy Reilly in Use of Force Case
Travis County, TX — Today, Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced that on Thursday, January 18, 2024, a Travis County Special Grand Jury concluded its review of the September 17, 2022, use of force case involving Travis County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Neil Reilly #4567 and did not return an indictment for the deputy. On […]
Read moreTravis County DA José Garza Releases Statement on Art Acevedo’s New Role as Austin’s Interim Assistant City Manager
Over five years ago, survivors of sexual assault were forced to sue Police Chief Art Acevedo because he failed to adequately investigate the crimes committed against them and countless other victims of sexual violence. On his watch, a backlog of untested rape kits grew, and a culture of disrespect for survivors of sexual assault festered. […]
Read moreTravis County DA’s Office Honors Sexual Assault Survivors During Community Event Organized to Create the Remembrance Space Art Project
Travis County, TX — Today, Travis County District Attorney José Garza hosted an event for the community to participate in the creation of a Remembrance Space that honors the courage of sexual assault survivors. During the interactive event, sexual assault survivors, advocates, and their allies worked with artist Dianne Sonnenberg to design their own art […]
Read moreTravis County District Attorney José Garza Appoints New Director of Special Victims Division
Travis County, TX — Today, Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced that he has appointed Assistant Director Andrea Austin to be the new Director of the Special Victims Unit, overseeing the family violence and sexual assault units. Andrea Austin has worked for over two decades as a prosecutor. She started her career at the […]
Read moreTravis County DA’s Office Secures Guilty Verdict for Man Charged with Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, Indecency with a Child by Contact, and Attempted Sexual Assault of a Child
Travis County, TX — Today, Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced that on Friday, January 12, 2024, a Travis County jury convicted Sergio Nava-Sanchez, 42, of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, Indecency with a Child by Contact, and Attempted Sexual Assault of a Child. Jury selection began on Monday, January 8, 2024, with […]
Read moreTravis County Grand Jury Clears Officers Carruth, De La Rue, and Olejar in Use of Force Case
Travis County, TX —– Today, Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced that on Thursday, January 11, 2024, a Travis County Special Grand Jury concluded its review of the November 11, 2023, use of force case involving Austin Police Department SWAT Officer Jared Carruth #7291, SWAT Officer Kevin Olejar # 7788, and SWAT Sergeant Kevin […]
Read moreTravis County District Attorney Supports City Initiatives to Improve Public Safety
Travis County, Tx — This week, Travis County District Attorney José Garza delivered letters to Austin Mayor Watson and City Councilmembers to express support for continuing funding of public safety initiatives included in the City’s proposed 2023 – 2024 budget. This includes their initiatives that continue to invest in community-based gun violence prevention programs, resources […]
Read moreTravis County Grand Jury Returns Three True Bills of Indictments Against Raul Meza
Travis County, Tx — On Thursday, August 10, 2023, a Travis County Grand Jury returned three true bills of indictments against Raul Meza, 62. In one indictment, Mr. Meza was indicted for one count of Capital Murder & another count of Murder in connection with the death of Gloria Lofton, 65. The Grand Jury also […]
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TCDAO Staff Receives ATF NIBIN Award for their Collaboration in a Multi-Agency Violent Crimes Investigation
Travis County, Tx — Last month, Travis County District Attorney’s Office Attorneys Habon Mohamed and Victor Erbring, along with Investigator Fred Spenser, were honored with the NIBIN Award from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for their exceptional collaboration with members of the ATF, Austin Police Department, and US Attorney’s Office in […]
Read moreTravis County District Attorney’s Office Secures Guilty Plea in Theft Case Against Former Elgin Mayor
Travis County, Tx — Today, Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced that on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, the former Mayor of Elgin, Christopher Cannon, 38, pleaded guilty to the offense of Theft of Property, a third-degree felony. From January 27, 2015, through August 21, 2019, Mr. Cannon, a licensed insurance agent, acquired payments from […]
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