DPS arrests nine during weekend protest in Austin

AUSTIN – On Saturday, June 14, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a planned and well-publicized protest at the Texas State Capitol and Downtown Austin and, working alongside our partners at the Austin Police Department (APD), made numerous arrests to keep demonstrators, the public and property safe.

The protest began around 5 p.m. Saturday on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol. Later that evening, the Capitol grounds closed, and demonstrators began a march through Downtown Austin, including the 46-squareblock Texas Capitol Complex area, which DPS protects. During the response, DPS personnel arrested nine individuals on various charges, including felony assault of a peace officer and resisting arrest, among others.

DPS arrested the following individuals, and all were booked into the Travis Co. Jail: