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The trial of former Precinct 2 Constable Michelle Barrientes-Vela and her former captain, Mark Garcia, has moved a step closer to the beginning.

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SAN ANTONIO – Michelle Barrientes Vela’s former captain was fired from the Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office Wednesday, weeks after he was indicted along with the former constable on felony and misdemeanor charges. Marc Garcia was terminated following a 10-day administrative leave, a Precinct 2 spokesman said. WATCH: Ex-Constable Michelle Barrientes Vela faces judge after turning self in on felony chargesGarcia faces a felony charge of aggravated perjury and three misdemeanor charges of official oppression. A Defenders investigation in June showed that Precinct 2 deputies delayed booking Moreno for nearly a half-hour, until members of the media were in place. Former Bexar County Precinct 2 constable Michelle Barrientes VelaHe and Barrientes Vela are scheduled to make a court appearance Feb. 26.

Michelle Barrientes Vela, the one-time Precinct 2 constable and current candidate for Bexar County Sheriff, has been indicted on three felony charges, KSAT reports The charges include one felony count of aggravated perjury plus two felony counts of tampering with evidence, her attorney told the news station. She resigned in October after a judge ruled she couldn't run for sheriff at the same time as she held the office. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.

RELATED: 10 controversies surrounding embattled Precinct 2 Constable Barrientes VelaNamed in the warrant as suspects are Barrientes Vela, her former Chief Deputy Anthony Castillo, former Capt. Castillo was fired by Barrientes Vela hours before she was removed from office earlier this month. Barrientes Vela responded that something needed to happen now and instructed Garcia to proceed with trying to get an arrest warrant. Reyes said when he arrived at the park, Barrientes Vela and her family were occupying the pavilion he rented. Barrientes Vela and Castillo then returned and told Reyes he must pay $500 for security, according to the warrant.

KSAT reached an attorney for Barrientes Vela by phone on Tuesday, but he said he would provide a comment later. The search warrant outlines an incident at Rodriguez Park on Easter Sunday in which a man reported being "harassed" by Barrientes Vela during a party with his family. The man had rented a pavilion from the city, but Barrientes Vela was at the pavilion with her family when he arrived. Ultimately, he paid $300 "because he felt intimidated by (Barrientes Vela) and (Castillo)," the search warrant states. Her replacement took over this month and Barrientes Vela has taken the first official step to launch her sheriff campaign for 2020.

SAN ANTONIO – Less than a day after Michelle Barrientes Vela agreed to vacate her position as Bexar County Precinct 2 constable, a major shake-up has taken place within her former administration. County officials confirmed Thursday that Chief Deputy Anthony Castillo was terminated by Barrientes Vela at 5 p.m. Wednesday, just minutes after she re-announced her intentions to run for Bexar County sheriff in 2020. Precinct 2 Captain Marc Garcia was demoted to deputy constable and placed on leave October 10. Barrientes Vela, a first-term constable, resigned her seat after telling a KSAT 12 reporter on Sept. 23 that she would run for sheriff in 2020. RELATED: 10 controversies surrounding embattled Precinct 2 Constable Michelle Barrientes Vela

SAN ANTONIO - Less than a day after Michelle Barrientes Vela agreed to vacate her position as Bexar County Precinct 2 constable, a major shake-up has taken place within her former administration. County officials confirmed Thursday that Chief Deputy Anthony Castillo was terminated by Barrientes Vela at 5 p.m. Wednesday, just minutes after she re-announced her intentions to run for Bexar County sheriff in 2020. Precinct 2 Captain Marc Garcia was demoted to deputy constable and placed on leave October 10. Barrientes Vela and Garcia remain under criminal investigation, multiple sources have said. RELATED: 10 controversies surrounding embattled Precinct 2 Constable Michelle Barrientes VelaCopyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

AUSTIN, Texas – Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable Michelle Barrientes Vela and other top officials from her agency charged the county for expensive hotel rooms, meals and a state open records training course but skipped the training itself, public records obtained by the KSAT 12 Defenders confirm. While Barrientes Vela, Chief Deputy Anthony Castillo and Capt. Records from the Bexar County Auditor's Office show the county paid $250 per person for Barrientes Vela, Castillo and Garcia to attend the two days of sessions. By all indications, it appears Barrientes Vela and members of her agency could have utilized the additional training. Barrientes Vela did not respond to repeated requests to be interviewed for this story.

AUSTIN, Texas - Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable Michelle Barrientes Vela and other top officials from her agency charged the county for expensive hotel rooms, meals and a state open records training course but skipped the training itself, public records obtained by the KSAT 12 Defenders confirm. While Barrientes Vela, Chief Deputy Anthony Castillo and Capt. Records from the Bexar County Auditor's Office show the county paid $250 per person for Barrientes Vela, Castillo and Garcia to attend the two days of sessions. By all indications, it appears Barrientes Vela and members of her agency could have utilized the additional training. Barrientes Vela did not respond to repeated requests to be interviewed for this story.

SAN ANTONIO – A federal lawsuit filed Monday accuses Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable Michelle Barrientes Vela and one of her top administrators of violating the civil rights of two deputy constables within her agency, court records show. Moreno has filed to run for Precinct 2 constable in 2020, while De La Cerda serves as Moreno's campaign treasurer. In late February, Moreno and De La Cerda were placed on leave for the duration of Moreno's campaign, the suit states. The suit also states that both Moreno and De La Cerda were subjected to unfair disciplinary action after Moreno filed election paperwork. Bexar County was aware of these problems and had multiple opportunities to take action.

SAN ANTONIO - A federal lawsuit filed Monday accuses Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable Michelle Barrientes Vela and one of her top administrators of violating the civil rights of two deputy constables within her agency, court records show. Moreno has filed to run for Precinct 2 constable in 2020, while De La Cerda serves as Moreno's campaign treasurer. The suit also states that both Moreno and De La Cerda were subjected to unfair disciplinary action after Moreno filed election paperwork. A Bexar County spokeswoman said officials would most likely not be releasing a statement on the suit. An attorney representing Moreno and De La Cerda did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Garcia and Barrientes Vela ignored more than 20 follow-up questions from the Defenders about these delays before Barrientes Vela finally said that she would not engage with the reporter. Despite repeatedly calling one of the deputies who arrested Moreno by the wrong name, Barrientes Vela on Tuesday defended their actions April 30. It remains unclear why Barrientes Vela chose to bring up the topic in front of the media. AdShe then segued into criticizing Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales, who she claims refuses to answer her phone calls or to address her concerns. Barrientes Vela conceded during her remarks that she is concerned Gonzales' office may criminally charge her.

Garcia and Barrientes Vela ignored more than 20 follow-up questions from the Defenders about these delays before Barrientes Vela finally said that she would not engage with the reporter. Despite repeatedly calling one of the deputies who arrested Moreno by the wrong name, Barrientes Vela on Tuesday defended their actions April 30. It remains unclear why Barrientes Vela chose to bring up the topic in front of the media. She then segued into criticizing Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales, who she claims refuses to answer her phone calls or to address her concerns. Barrientes Vela conceded during her remarks that she is concerned Gonzales' office may criminally charge her.