Category: Press Release
Travis County District Attorney’s Office’s Statement on the Tragic Incident Involving Our APD Officers
On behalf of the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, all our hearts break for the fallen officer, the wounded officer, and the victims involved in the tragic incident this morning. We are praying for their families and the speedy recovery of the wounded officer. We are grateful for all of the members of APD who […]
Read moreTravis County DA’s Office Provides Summary of Cases Tried the Week of October 9, 2023, to October 13, 2023
Travis County, TX — During the week of October 9, 2023, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office tried three cases before Travis County juries. Two of those trials resulted in convictions, and one resulted in an acquittal. On Friday, October 13, 2023, a Travis County jury convicted Ruben Alonzo, 29, of Sexual Assault. For Mr. […]
Read moreTravis County DA’s Office Provides Summary of Cases Tried the Week of September 18, 2023, to September 22, 2023
Travis County, TX — During the week of September 18, 2023, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office tried four cases of alleged acts of violence before Travis County juries. Of those trials, two resulted in convictions, one resulted in an acquittal, and one resulted in a mistrial. On Thursday, September 21, 2023, a Travis County […]
Read moreTravis County Grand Jury Clears Austin Police Officer Jaramillo in Use of Force Case
Travis County, TX — Today, Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced that on Friday, September 8, 2023, a Travis County Grand Jury concluded its review of the September 18, 2021, use of force incident involving former Austin Police Department Edward Jaramillo (AP8408) and did not return an indictment for the officer. “The District Attorney’s […]
Read moreTravis County District Attorney’s Office Secures Guilty Verdict For Man Charged with Murder
Travis County, TX — On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, a Travis County jury convicted Deondre White, 21, of Murder. Jury selection began on Monday, August 28, 2023, with testimony starting on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, the jury deliberated and found Mr. White guilty of Murder. On Thursday, September 7, 2023, […]
Read moreTravis County District Attorney’s Office Secures Convictions for Fatal Acts of Violence
Travis County, TX — On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, Abraham Kulor, 19, pleaded guilty to two murder cases. A Travis County judge sentenced Mr. Kulor to 40 years in prison for the murder of Anthony Christopher Brown, 27, and 40 years in prison for the murder of Carlos Daniel Calleja, 23, to serve in the […]
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 […]
Read moreTravis County Judge Signs Order to Dismiss Rosa Jimenez’s Murder and Injury to a Child Indictment
TCADO Joined Ms. Jimenez’s Counsel to Dismiss on the Basis of Actual Innocence Travis County, TX – Today, Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced that Judge Sage signed the State’s Motion to Dismiss Rosa Jimenez’s Murder and Injury to a Child Indictment, in which the State asserted that it has determined no credible evidence […]
Read moreTravis County DA’s Office Secures Guilty Verdict For Man Charged with Terroristic Threat Against Peace Officer
Travis County, Tx — On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, a Travis County jury convicted Kyle Taylor, 39, of two counts of Terroristic Threat Against Peace Officer. For Mr. Taylor’s trial, jury selection occurred on Monday, July 17, 2023, and testimony began on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, the jury deliberated and […]
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