BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A man accidentally released from the Bexar County jail this week was rearrested hours later, less than a half-mile away, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office.
Gabriel Valverde, 40, was “erroneously” released from the jail at 2:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21. He had been in custody since Oct. 30, 2025, on assault and obstruction or retaliation charges, BCSO said.
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While Valverde’s assault charge had been dismissed, the obstruction or retaliation remained active. BCSO said Valverde had previously received deferred adjudication for the charge.
After a re-magistration, BCSO said Valverde was to be held on bond; however, preliminary information suggests the charge was somehow “incorrectly marked for release rather than a hold,” the statement said.
Following the accidental release, deputies searched the area surrounding the jail and known addresses associated with Valverde.
Just after 8 a.m., Valverde was taken into custody without incident, less than a half-mile from the jail near the intersection of West Commerce and North Smith streets.
BCSO said the office’s Internal Affairs and Public Integrity Unit had initiated a concurrent investigation. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards was also notified, BCSO said.
Bexar County court records show a hearing on a motion to revoke probation is slated for Friday, Jan. 30.
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