Former Hays County corrections officer George Snell has been arrested on multiple charges related to child sexual assault, according to authorities. Snell, 35, is facing two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and two counts of indecency with a child by contact. The Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office conducted the arrest on Tuesday after a 10-month investigation that began in August 2024. Snell had been working at the Hays County Jail throughout the investigation.
Hays County Sheriff's Office fired Snell on Tuesday, the incident unfolding once they were informed about the arrest warrants that were issued for Snell. Despite the ongoing investigation, Snell continued his duties at the jail, as reported by FOX San Antonio, raising questions about why he was not placed on administrative leave. The Hays County Sheriff's Office delayed their own internal administrative review to avoid interfering with the integrity of Guadalupe County's investigation.
Jail records have indicated the seriousness of the charges against Snell, with his bond set at $500,000. Snell had been an officer with Hays County since November 2022. Hays County Sheriff Anthony Hipolito conveyed the gravity of the situation and the violation of community trust. "The arrest of a Hays County Sheriff’s Office employee for such a horrific crime is sickening and a betrayal of everything this badge stands for," Hipolito said in a statement obtained by KSAT News. He added, "I know this damages the trust in our community places in us—and I don’t take that lightly."
As the case progresses, further information about Snell's actions and the ongoing legal proceedings are expected to emerge. The community, shaken by the allegations against a law enforcement officer, heard reassurances from Sheriff Hipolito, expressing zero tolerance for criminal behavior within the agency. "Let me be clear; there is zero tolerance for criminal behavior in this agency,” Hipolito said. "Any employee who breaks the law, especially as vile as this, will be held fully accountable." A statement was obtained by the KSAT news.
