SAN MARCOS — On May 6, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) was formally notified by the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) that arrest warrants had been issued for Hays County Corrections Officer George Snell, who had been employed since November 2022. According to a news release, the charges consist of multiple felony offenses, including aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by contact.
HCSO has been aware of the ongoing criminal investigation since August 2024, read a news release. To avoid compromising the integrity of that investigation, HCSO deferred its internal administrative review until it was appropriate for GCSO to share sufficient information.
Following notification of the arrest warrants, HCSO took immediate action to terminate Snell’s employment, effective May 6, said the news release.
