Bryan, Texas - For the next twenty years a Bryan man will sit in a prison for a crime he committed in 2019.

⚖️ Joe Ruiz Convicted for Violent Car Attack Outside Bryan Ba

Joe Ruiz was convicted of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly weapon for a crime that he committed on March 9, 2019. Ruiz hit five people with his car outside of a bar on N. Bryan Avenue.

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Escalating Conflict Leads to Reckless Assault with a Vehicle

Ruiz had gotten into a fight with a woman outside of a bar, and the woman's boyfriend attempted to break up the fight. At that point Ruiz got into his car and drove away. Ruiz left the area with a complete and total disregard for the safety of everyone around unfortunately for the woman he fought, her friend, and three other people.

Five Victims Injured in Joe Ruiz's Hit-and-Run

In total, Ruiz ran over 5 people. The woman and her friend were transported to the hospital with injuries including a broken nose to one woman and abrasions to the other woman's scalp.

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️ Swift Justice: Ruiz Found Guilty After Two-Day Trial

Ruiz was tried in the county of Brazos and found guilty by a jury of his peers after trial that lasted only two days. His sentencing hearing was scheduled for May 8th; however, Ruiz agreed to the maximum punishment before the trial even began.

⚖️ Maximum Punishment Deemed "Well Deserved" by DA

A statement released by the District Attorney's Office said that because of the violent and reckless nature of the crime the maximum punishment was well deserved.

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