Former Galveston County Jailer Indicted for Inmate's 2024 Death

Former Galveston County Sheriff's Office deputy indicted in inmate death

The grand jury indicted Chapman after reviewing evidence from investigations by the Texas Rangers and the district attorney.

Former Galveston County Jail officer indicted for criminally negligent homicide in inmate’s death

In a report filed with the Texas attorney general, the Galveston County Sheriff's Office said deputies used force against Saul Vargas. Just before 5 p.m. on Sept. 10, 2024, Vargas allegedly pushed his way past two deputies who opened his cell door to move a mattress inside.

Grand jury indicts former Galveston County Jail officer accused of killing inmate in 2024, DA says

Former Galveston County Jail officer Skylar Ray Chapman was charged with criminally negligent homicide in the death of an inmate in 2024, DA says.

Former Galveston County jailer indicted for inmate's 2024 death

Sklyer Ray Chapman was indicted by a grand jury Tuesday on a charge of criminally negligent homicide in the September 2024 death of inmate Saul Vargas.

Former Galveston County jailer indicted in inmate's death

Skyler Ray Chapman, a former Galveston County Jail, has been indicted for criminally negligent homicide in the death of inmate Saul Vargas back in September 2024