Atascosa County Jail Deaths (2005–2024)

This page provides a structured overview of Atascosa County jail deaths based on publicly available custodial death reports. The data is organized to present a clear timeline of incidents occurring within local detention facilities and how those records have been documented over time.

Total Records: 17

With a larger number of recorded incidents, this dataset offers a stronger foundation for reviewing reporting patterns, agency involvement, and changes across multiple years. When analyzed over time, these records help establish a baseline for understanding how detention-related incidents are tracked at the county level.

All information is derived from official reporting sources, including the Texas Attorney General’s Office. For broader comparison across jurisdictions, visit the Texas county jail deaths index, where data from across the state is organized for review.

Looking at this data alongside other counties helps place individual incidents into a wider context. Patterns often become more visible when multiple jurisdictions are compared rather than viewing a single county in isolation.

This page is intended to support transparency and provide a reliable reference for research. Data may be updated as additional reporting becomes available.

Recorded Jail Death Cases

• 11/3/2024 — Richard Perez — Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office
• 6/21/2024 — Richard Viscarra — Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office
• 9/1/2023 — Edward Ben Garcia — Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office
• 7/1/2023 — Caleb Miller — Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office
• 5/5/2023 — Nancy Crystal Lopez — Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office
• 6/2/2022 — Gonzalo Artemio Lopez — Atascosa County Sheriff’s Department
• 2/27/2022 — Jose Luis Rocha — Atascosa County Sheriff’s Department
• 2/22/2019 — Felipe Martinez — Texas Department of Public Safety
• 10/1/2018 — Jack Reynolds Roberson — Atascosa County Sheriff’s Department
• 12/27/2016 — Jake Russell Childers — Texas Department of Public Safety
• 1/13/2015 — Richard Brett McClendon — Jourdanton Police Department
• 10/13/2014 — Macario Cisneros Garcia — Atascosa County Sheriff’s Department
• 4/23/2011 — Rene Robledo — Atascosa County Sheriff’s Department
• 12/25/2009 — Miguel Jimenez — Atascosa County Sheriff’s Department
• 11/8/2007 — Charles James McDonald — Atascosa County Sheriff’s Department
• 7/24/2007 — Steven Ray Cassity — Atascosa County Sheriff’s Department
• 1/30/2005 — Ross Noel Cruz Sr — Atascosa County Sheriff’s Department

Context and Data Use

The dataset presented here is intended as a reference point for public awareness and research. While every effort is made to maintain accuracy, records may change as additional information becomes available or reporting standards evolve.

Readers are encouraged to compare this information with other counties to better understand broader trends in detention-related incidents across Texas.

Note: This dataset reflects county-level detention records only and excludes state prison (TDCJ) cases.