Alongside Villarreal, OIG investigators also arrested Melissa Lozano, who is charged with hindering apprehension. Villarreal now faces felony escape charges. The TDCJ credited the successful ...

A report found up to 70% of guard positions were unfilled at some prisons. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has a 26% staff turnover rate. Audio recording is automated for accessibility.

Multiple agencies, including the Office of Inspector General, Beeville Police Department, Bee County Sheriff’s Office, DPS and TDCJ collaborated on a planned operation to intercept the ...