A Bexar County Sheriff's deputy is facing a family violence charge after a relative reported being assaulted over the weekend, telling authorities they were left with bruises and other injuries. The deputy, identified by the Sheriff's Office as 12-year veteran Jose Alba, was arrested Tuesday and booked on a charge of assault involving family violence. Officials say the arrest followed an investigation that began after the family member reported the incident late Sunday into early Monday.
Sheriff's Office Starts Termination Process, Opens Probes
According to WOAI, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office has issued Alba a notice of proposed dismissal and placed him on unpaid administrative leave while two tracks move forward, one criminal investigation and a separate internal personnel review. The agency has not released additional information about the alleged incident.
Booking Record Shows County Processing
A public booking list on the Bexar County Central Magistrate portal lists "ALBA, JOSE LUIS" with booking number B202626441, confirming the arrest and processing through the county's central magistrate system, according to Bexar County Central Magistrate. The online entry lines up with the timing reported by local media.
Context: A History of Staff Arrests
The arrest adds to a recent history of Bexar County Sheriff's Office staff facing criminal allegations. A 2018 analysis by WOAI found relatively few convictions among deputies who had been arrested, with many cases dismissed or still pending at the time of that report.
What the Charge Can Mean Under Texas Law
Under Texas law, an assault against a family or household member can be treated as "family violence" under the Texas Family Code, which can influence how prosecutors charge the case and how courts sentence it. A basic assault that causes bodily injury is typically a Class A misdemeanor, but prior family violence convictions, choking or strangulation, or the use of a deadly weapon can raise the offense to a felony level, according to the Texas Family Code and the Texas Penal Code.
What Comes Next
Prosecutors will decide whether to file formal charges. If they do, court dockets will show arraignment dates and the case status as it moves forward. Anyone with information can contact the Bexar County Sheriff's Office non-emergency line at 210-335-6000, according to Bexar County's listings, and officials say they plan to release more details as the investigations continue.
