Rodolfo Ruiz led multiple law enforcement agencies on a lengthy chase while they were attempting to apprehend him for stealing a truck. Ruiz traveled at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour and crashed into the officers trying to apprehend him. Officers were able to box in Ruiz during the crash and because he refused to surrender, he had to be dragged out of the stolen truck. Based on this evidence, on December 5, 2023, a Wilson County jury found Rodolfo Ruiz guilty of Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant, Evading Arrest with a Vehicle, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. Ruiz requested the judge assess his punishment. On January 10th, after a contested punishment hearing, the Honorable Judge Jennifer Dillingham sentenced Ruiz to 20 years incarceration for Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant, 10 years for Evading with a Vehicle, and 2 years state jail for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.
We are thankful to the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office and Floresville Police Department for their successful takedown of this offender in a very dangerous situation without injuring civilians or officers. Special thanks go to Sergeant Jeff Roser, Deputies Harold Rios, Toby Garcia and Damion Aguilar, and FPD Officer Kevin Pena. Their hard work and collaboration with Asst. DAs Marc Ledet and Lorena Whitney in preparing for trial and punishment secured a just result.
