This week, Bexar County Grand Juries handed down 247 felony indictments.
Sebastian Lee Hernandez is charged with murder. The indictment alleges that on Sep. 25, 2021, Hernandez intentionally and knowingly caused the death of Christopher Roel Olivarez by cutting and stabbing Olivarez with a deadly weapon (knife) that in the manner of its use and intended use was capable of causing death and serious bodily injury. The Criminal Trial Division is prosecuting this case in the 186th District Court. Murder is a first-degree felony punishable by 5 to 99 years or life in prison and a possible fine of up to $10,000.
Jeremiah Nevarez is charged with murder. The indictment alleges that on May 4, 2022, Nevarez, with intent to cause serious bodily injury to Andrew Rangel did commit an act clearly dangerous to human life that caused the death of Rangel by shooting Rangel with a deadly weapon (firearm). The Criminal Trial Division is prosecuting this case in the 379th District Court. Murder is a first-degree felony punishable by 5 to 99 years or life in prison and a possible fine of up to $10,000.
Victor Rivas is charged with murder. The indictment alleges that on May 16, 2022, Rivas, with intent to cause serious bodily injury to Ethan Soto did commit an act clearly dangerous to human life that caused the death of Soto by shooting Soto with a deadly weapon (firearm). The Criminal Trial Division is prosecuting this case in the 144th District Court. Murder is a first-degree felony punishable by 5 to 99 years or life in prison and a possible fine of up to $10,000.
Fabian Rodriguez is charged with murder. The indictment alleges that on Aug. 20, 2022, Rodriguez, with intent to cause serious bodily injury to Oscar Roberto Santizo-Orozco AKA Oscar Santiossimon did commit an act clearly dangerous to human life that caused the death of Santizo-Orozco by shooting Santizo-Orozco with a deadly weapon (firearm). The Criminal Trial Division is prosecuting this case in the 379th District Court. Murder is a first-degree felony punishable by 5 to 99 years or life in prison and a possible fine of up to $10,000.
An indictment is not a finding of guilt. A person charged by indictment is presumed innocent until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt by a jury or a judge. Because these and potentially other cases are either pending or may be under investigation, we can make no further comment on them.
Copies of indictments may be requested from the Bexar County District Clerk. Information on court settings can be found by searching the case online or directly from the court.