TRAVIS COUNTY — – On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, a Travis County jury convicted Rickey Bee, 63, of Driving While Intoxicated Third Offense. For Mr. Bee’s trial, jury selection started on Monday, February 27, 2023, and testimony began on the same day. On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, the jury deliberated and found Mr. Bee guilty […]
Read moreTRAVIS COUNTY, TX — On Friday, February 17, 2023, a Travis County jury could not reach a unanimous verdict in the murder trial of Kelly Lawrence Schernik, 40. For Mr. Schernik’s trial, jury selection started on Monday, February 13, 2023, and testimony began on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. On Friday, February 17, 2023, the jury […]
Read moreTRAVIS COUNTY, TX — Today, Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced that our office has filed a motion to dismiss the case against Chris Beard. After a careful and thorough review of the evidence, recent public statements, and considering Ms. Trew’s wishes, our office has determined that the felony offense cannot be proven beyond […]
Read moreTravis County District Attorney’s Office Provides Updates on Cases TRAVIS COUNTY, TX — On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, a Travis County jury acquitted Kenneth Cornelious Brown, 63, of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon by Threat. For Mr. Brown’s trial, jury selection started on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the jury deliberated and found Mr. Brown […]
Read moreTravis County District Attorney’s Office Announces Charges Against Officer Alejandro Gaitan TRAVIS COUNTY — Today, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office filed an information charging Austin Police Department Officer Alejandro Gaitan with the offenses of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Assault with Bodily Injury, and Official Oppression as a result of the investigation of […]
Read moreTravis County, TX — Today, Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced that Magen Fieramusca, 37, pled guilty to the murder of Heidi Broussard, 33, and received a sentence of 55 years to serve in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. As part of the plea, Mrs. Fiermusca waived her right to appeal, meaning that […]
Read moreA los Residentes del Condado de Travis, Les escribo para informarles sobre el trabajo que hicimos en 2022 para priorizar la seguridad de la comunidad y crear un sistema de justicia penal que funcione para todos, dos objetivos que pueden y deben coexistir. Estoy orgulloso de lo que logramos juntos, y yo sé que todavía […]
Read moreTo Residents of Travis County, I am writing to update you on the work we did in 2022 to prioritize community safety and create a criminal justice system that works for everyone – two goals that can and must coexist. I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished together, and I know there remains […]
Read moreTRAVIS COUNTY – On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Christopher Michael Garcia, 19, pled guilty to Murder. On February 23, 2021, the Austin Police Department arrested and charged Mr. Garcia for the murder of Misael Robello Sanchez, 29, which took place on February 16, 2021. Mr. Garcia was indicted on May 10, 2021, with the offense […]
Read moreTRAVIS COUNTY, TX – On Thursday, January 12, 2023, a Travis County jury convicted Alberto Torres, 33, of Capital Murder. For Mr. Torres’s trial, jury selection started Monday, January 9, 2023, and testimony began on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. On Thursday, January 12, 2023, the jury deliberated and found Mr. Torres guilty of Capital Murder. […]
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