JARVIS PARSONS

DISTRICT ATTORNEY
BRAZOS COUNTY TEXAS
Press Release
For Immediate Release DATE OF RELEASE 12/19/2023

Defendant Sentenced to 18 Years for Assaulting Officer

Bryan, TX – On De- Ramirez was ordered
Contact: cember 19, 2024, Jose to sit down and remain
Ramirez, 36, pled on scene as the officer
ADA Jessica Escue guilty to the felony of- ran Ramirez’ infor-
fense of Assault on a mation. Instead of
Phone: 979-361-4320 Peace Officer in front complying with the of-
Twitter: of Judge David Hilburn ficer’s instructions,
@BrazosCountyDA in the 361st District
Ramirez refused to sit
Email:
Court. As a result of his
plea, Ramirez was sen- down and attempted to
jescue@brazoscountytx.gov
tenced to 18 years in flee the scene. The of- Jose Ramirez
prison. ficer then attempted to ment and Brazos County
restrain Ramirez and Constables’ Office.
On December 12th 2022 prevent him from flee-
a Bryan Police Officer ing the scene. During Ramirez has previous
conducted a traffic stop the scuffle, Ramirez convictions for Burglary
on Ramirez for failing grabbed the officer’s of a Habitation, Assault
to stop at a stop sign. ring finger, twisted and Family Violence Strangu-
As the officer turned pulled it, causing a spi- lation, and Possession of
around, Ramirez imme- ral fracture. As a result a Controlled Substance
diately pulled over to of the defendant’s ac-
the side of the road and tions, the officer had to This cases was investigat-
sought to distance him- have surgery on the ed by the Bryan Police
self from his vehicle. Department, Brazos
broken finger and sev-
The defendant admit- County Constable’s Of-
ted that he not have a eral months of physical
therapy. fice, and the Brazos
driver’s license or County District Attor-
proof of insurance. The Ramirez fled the scene, ney’s Office. The case
defendant also admitted but was apprehended was prosecuted by Assis-
that he believed had minutes later by law tant District Attorneys
open warrants out of enforcement with the
the Bryan Municipal David Kaldas and Anjeli-
Bryan Police Depart- ca Harris.
Court.

“Officers put their safety on the line while serving our

community — they deserve protection and those who
choose to injure officers will be prosecuted and pun-
ished.”
Brazos County Courthouse
300 E.26th St. Suite #310
Bryan, TX 77803
- David Kaldas and Anjelica Harris Assistant District Attorneys