Brown County Sheriff's Office Reports Variety of Incidents

Crimes include theft, fraud, assault, and illegal dumping across Brown County

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:16pm

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The Brown County Sheriff's Office has released a report detailing a range of incidents that occurred in the county over the past few weeks, including theft, fraud, assault, and illegal dumping. The report covers cases from March 24 to April 8, 2026, with Deputy Sheriffs responding to calls and generating reports for further investigation.

Why it matters

These incidents highlight the diverse nature of crimes that law enforcement in Brown County must address, from financial fraud to property crimes to violent altercations. The report provides insight into the challenges faced by the Sheriff's Office in maintaining public safety and investigating a variety of criminal activities across the rural and urban areas of the county.

The details

The report details numerous cases, including the theft of $1,280 from a bank account, the theft of airline miles, the illegal dumping of items, a hit-and-run accident that damaged a fence and resulted in the theft of cattle, and an assault that occurred between two inmates in the Brown County Jail. In one case, a suspect named Aaron Sawyer claimed to be a U.S. Marshal and instructed an individual to close their bank account due to possible fraud.

  • On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 20:38 hours, a report was filed for a theft of $1,280 from a bank account.
  • On April 2, 2026, at 1823 hours, a driver was arrested for Driving While License Invalid with No Insurance.
  • On April 7, 2026, at approximately 1118 hours, an assault occurred between two inmates in the Brown County Jail.
  • On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 1142 hours, a report was filed for a possible bank fraud and impersonation of a U.S. Marshal.

The players

TJ Harrell

A Brown County Deputy Sheriff who responded to several incidents, including a bank fraud case and a hit-and-run accident.

Aaron Sawyer

An individual who claimed to be a U.S. Marshal and instructed an individual to close their bank account due to possible fraud.

Juan-Martin Gonzales

An inmate in the Brown County Jail who assaulted another inmate while they were sleeping.

Kobe Roberts

The ex-boyfriend of Hannah Chavez, who allegedly stole her cellphone.

Joshua Stovall

An individual who was criminally trespassed from a property in Brownwood, Texas.

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What they’re saying

“The owner/operator of the truck requested a report completed for his insurance company.”

— Scotty Burke, Deputy #139

“Patton stated he had ordered some personalized dog tags from TEMU. He stated he was notified by email the package had been delivered by the post office. He said he went to the mailbox, and it was empty.”

— David Patton

What’s next

The Brown County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division will continue to investigate several of the incidents detailed in the report, including the hit-and-run accident, the assault in the jail, and the possible bank fraud case.

The takeaway

The variety of crimes reported by the Brown County Sheriff's Office highlights the diverse challenges faced by law enforcement in maintaining public safety across both rural and urban areas. The report underscores the importance of vigilance, thorough investigation, and collaboration between the community and authorities to address criminal activities.