SMPD arrests man for aggravated assault with deadly weapon, evading arrest

San Marcos police arrested a 20-year-old man for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly confronted a man with a handgun and proceeded to steal a bike while evading officers.

The San Marcos Police Department responded to the 200 block of Armstrong Street for a reported aggravated assault on Thursday at approximately 12:30 p.m. Police said the victim informed officers that a young Black male — later identified as Jason Jordan Trevino, 20, of San Marcos — pointed a black handgun at him as he confronted him about walking in his yard, and that he was accompanied by a young Hispanic female.

Officials said officers arrived on scene and located Trevino who ran from officers while the female remained at the scene. Officers set a perimeter and searched the area for the Trevino. It was confirmed that Trevino had a handgun, SMPD said.

Police added that as the search was underway, a citizen called SMPD to report that Trevino stole his bike. The citizen was able to reacquire his bike and advised dispatch that Trevino ran toward the bus station. Officers continued to search the area and eventually located Trevino near Gravel and Jackman streets. Trevino ran south from Gravel Street through the woods over the railroad tracks and on to Grove Street where he encountered additional officers and was taken into custody without incident, SMPD said.

Trevino was not in possession of a handgun when he was taken into custody, and it is believed he threw the gun somewhere in the wooded area as he ran. The Hays County K9 Unit arrived to assist with an article search but the firearm was not located.

Alongside the charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, Trevino was also charged with evading arrest and tampering with evidence. He was booked into the Hays County Jail and as of press time Saturday remains in jail, facing $44,000 in bonds..

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