Hays County deputies are on the hunt for a Seguin man they say is tied to a string of felony charges, including kidnapping with bodily injury and alleged drug manufacturing. The suspect has been identified as 29-year-old Nicholas A. Knudsen, who investigators say is the subject of active warrants in Hays County. Deputies have released a booking photo along with a detailed physical description as they work to track him down.
Deputies name charges and share description
According to CBS Austin, Knudsen faces felony counts that include Kidnapping with Bodily Injury, Manufacturing or Delivering Psilocybin, Continuous Violence Against the Family, and a DWI. Authorities describe him as a 6'0 Hispanic man with black hair and green eyes, weighing about 285 pounds, and say he has extensive tattoos on his back, chest, head, left and right arms, knees, and feet. The outlet also reports that booking photos credited to the Hays County Sheriff's Office have been circulated, and notes there may be a potential reward for tips that help lead to an arrest or indictment.
What those charges can mean
Under the Texas Penal Code, continuous violence against the family is treated as a felony offense, and the Health and Safety Code classifies the manufacture or delivery of Penalty Group 2 substances, such as psilocybin, as a felony whose level depends on the quantity involved. Those provisions range from state-jail terms up to first-degree felonies, depending on the amount and circumstances, which means prosecutors can pursue significant prison exposure if a case moves forward to indictment and conviction. Kidnapping-related allegations are also prosecuted as felonies under Texas law and are evaluated by prosecutors based on the specific evidence in each case.
How to report tips
Hays County Crime Stoppers states that tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Tips can be submitted through the P3 Tips app or by calling the anonymous tip line at 1-800-324-TIPS (8477). The Crime Stoppers page also cautions residents not to try to apprehend any wanted person themselves and to contact law enforcement instead. Anyone with information about Knudsen's whereabouts is urged to use those anonymous tools or reach out directly to the sheriff's office.
What we know and what’s next
So far, deputies have not released additional public details about the alleged incidents or any potential victims beyond the list of charges described by local media. CBS Austin's reporting, which includes booking photos credited to the Hays County Sheriff's Office, remains the most detailed local account available. Hoodline will continue to track updates from Hays County law enforcement and will add new information as officials release it.
