SAN ANGELO, Texas – Authorities at the Tom Green County Detention Center in San Angelo processed 21 individuals through their booking procedures during a 24-hour period spanning from 7 a.m. on Friday, March 7, to 7 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2025. The influx of new detainees reflects a range of alleged offenses, from serious felonies and repeat intoxicated driving incidents to immigration holds and administrative violations.
This report, compiled from logs provided by the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office and Jail, offers a snapshot of law enforcement activity in the region during the specified timeframe.
Range of Alleged Offenses
The charges recorded during this period underscore the varied challenges faced by local law enforcement and the community. Among the more serious allegations were felony charges, including Burglary of Habitation, classified as an F2 felony, indicating a second-degree felony in Texas law. This charge pertains to the alleged unlawful entry into a residential structure with intent to commit a felony or theft.
Another significant charge logged was Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence. This offense highlights incidents of domestic disputes escalating to physical harm, a persistent concern for public safety agencies.
Repeat offenders were also present, as evidenced by a booking for Driving While Intoxicated 2nd, indicating a prior conviction for the same offense.
Specific Individuals Booked
The booking logs listed several individuals by name, alongside their alleged charges. JOSHUA GARCIA was booked on multiple charges, including Burglary of Habitation (F2), False Statement to PO/SP INV/LAW ENF EMPL/CORR OFF, and Criminal Trespass. The charge of False Statement relates to allegedly providing inaccurate information to a peace officer, special investigator, law enforcement employee, or correctional officer.
JUAN RAMIREZ was booked on the charge of Driving While Intoxicated, reflecting an alleged impaired driving incident.
Another individual, BART CORDWELL, was also listed among those booked during this active 24-hour period. Specific charges for Mr. Cordwell were not detailed in the summary information provided by the county source.
Additional Charges and Holds
Beyond the more prominent charges, the logs enumerated a variety of other alleged offenses and legal statuses leading to booking.
The category of minor offenses and traffic violations included charges such as no proof of financial responsibility (lack of valid auto insurance) and expired registration for vehicles. Racing on Highway was also noted, pointing to dangerous driving behaviors.
Entries related to individuals with pre-existing legal issues included parole violation, indicating non-compliance with the terms of release from a correctional facility.
Furthermore, the log featured multiple counts related to different types of legal or administrative holds placed on individuals. These included charges or holds identified as CPF, which often stands for Caption on Person Felony, indicating an arrest based on an outstanding felony warrant.
Significant entries related to immigration enforcement were also present, specifically multiple counts of Border Patrol holds and ICE holds. These indicate individuals taken into custody by local authorities who are also subject to processing or detention by federal immigration agencies like U.S. Customs and Border Protection or Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The logs also listed bookings related to VPTA, which typically signifies a Violation of Promise to Appear, occurring when an individual fails to show up for a scheduled court date after being released on their own recognizance or with a written promise to appear.
Source and Context
Information regarding these bookings is sourced directly from the data released by the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office and Jail. It is important to note that a booking is the administrative process of officially recording an arrest. The charges listed represent alleged offenses at the time of booking and are not convictions. Individuals booked into the detention center are subsequently processed through the judicial system, which includes arraignment, potential bail hearings, and further legal proceedings.
The regular public dissemination of jail logs serves to inform the community about law enforcement activities and maintaining transparency regarding the custody status of individuals within the local detention system. This specific log covers activity up to the morning of Saturday, March 8, 2025, and was part of the public record available on March 9, 2025.
