Kirk Preston Watson - Mayor of Austin, Texas | Twitter
Kirk Preston Watson - Mayor of Austin, Texas | Twitter
The Austin Police Department (APD) has arrested Vince Presley Job Ward in connection to a sexual assault that took place early on Thursday, March 27, 2025. According to the preliminary investigation, Ward entered the victim's home while the victim was asleep, committed the sexual assault, and later stole the victim’s wallet, phone, and vehicle.
The incident occurred in the 3200 block of Mossrock Drive at around 3 a.m. The victim was able to escape and seek help from neighbors. Following an extensive investigation, Ward was apprehended and is now in the Travis County Jail. He faces multiple charges: three counts of Sexual Assault, one count of Burglary of Residence with Intent to Commit Sexual Assault, one count of Robbery, and one count of Burglary of Residence.
Detective Vonholt from APD’s Sex Crimes Unit stated, “The combined efforts of our Sex Crimes Unit, Special Victims Investigation Unit (SVIU), and Tac Intel were critical in ensuring the rapid apprehension of this suspect. Our teams worked diligently to gather the necessary evidence and execute this operation with precision. This arrest is an important step in holding offenders accountable and making our community safer.”
Anyone with more information regarding the case is encouraged to contact the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program through austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.
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