Former Edcouch Police Chief Arrested for Domestic Violence, Faces Multiple Charges
Ex-Edcouch Police Chief Roel Guerra Jr. arrested for domestic violence, stalking, and other charges; held on $84,000 bond.
Published September 24, 2024
Roel Guerra Jr., the former police chief of Edcouch, Texas, was arrested last week on charges of domestic violence. He is accused of assaulting his wife, marking the latest in a series of legal troubles for the former law enforcement officer. Guerra was booked into the county jail, where he faces multiple charges, including stalking, criminal trespass, and driving while intoxicated (DWI).
Recurring Allegations of Domestic Violence
This is not the first time Guerra has faced accusations of domestic violence. In October 2021, he was previously arrested for attacking his wife. The new charges indicate a pattern of repeated offenses, raising serious concerns about his conduct.
Multiple Charges Filed
In addition to the domestic violence charge, Guerra is facing several other serious allegations:
Stalking: Authorities claim Guerra engaged in behavior intended to harass and intimidate his wife.
Criminal Trespass: He is also charged with unlawfully entering or remaining on property without consent.
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI): Police reports state that Guerra was driving under the influence of alcohol during one of the incidents.
Held on $84,000 Bond
Following his arrest, Guerra was placed in custody and is currently being held on an $84,000 bond. The bond reflects the seriousness of the charges against him, as well as his prior arrest history.
Legal History
Guerra’s legal issues began in October 2021 when he was arrested on similar domestic violence charges. Despite these allegations, he continued to serve in his role as police chief until his recent departure. This latest arrest has further damaged his reputation and raised questions about his past conduct in both his personal and professional life.
Community Reaction
The arrest of a former police chief on charges of domestic violence has left many in the Edcouch community shocked and concerned. Residents have expressed outrage at the alleged behavior of a figure once entrusted with upholding the law.
Roel Guerra Jr., the former police chief of Edcouch, Texas, was arrested last week on charges of domestic violence. He is accused of assaulting his wife, marking the latest in a series of legal troubles for the former law enforcement officer. Guerra was booked into the county jail, where he faces multiple charges, including stalking, criminal trespass, and driving while intoxicated (DWI).
Recurring Allegations of Domestic Violence
This is not the first time Guerra has faced accusations of domestic violence. In October 2021, he was previously arrested for attacking his wife. The new charges indicate a pattern of repeated offenses, raising serious concerns about his conduct.
Multiple Charges Filed
In addition to the domestic violence charge, Guerra is facing several other serious allegations:
Stalking: Authorities claim Guerra engaged in behavior intended to harass and intimidate his wife.
Criminal Trespass: He is also charged with unlawfully entering or remaining on property without consent.
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI): Police reports state that Guerra was driving under the influence of alcohol during one of the incidents.
Held on $84,000 Bond
Following his arrest, Guerra was placed in custody and is currently being held on an $84,000 bond. The bond reflects the seriousness of the charges against him, as well as his prior arrest history.
Legal History
Guerra’s legal issues began in October 2021 when he was arrested on similar domestic violence charges. Despite these allegations, he continued to serve in his role as police chief until his recent departure. This latest arrest has further damaged his reputation and raised questions about his past conduct in both his personal and professional life.
Community Reaction
The arrest of a former police chief on charges of domestic violence has left many in the Edcouch community shocked and concerned. Residents have expressed outrage at the alleged behavior of a figure once entrusted with upholding the law.
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