The Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has charged two persons with  Penal Code Sec. 39.04 Violations of the Civil Rights of Person in Custody; Improper Sexual Activity with Person in Custody.  The warrants charged both persons with separate and distinct violations of this section of the penal code.

Investigators received information that the offenses were taking place within the confines of the Tom Green County Jail and began a preliminary investigation that confirmed private employees of the food service contractor who is contracted to prepare meals in the Tom Green County Jail were involved in the civil rights violation of inmates. 

Investigators conducted several interviews and were able to obtain other evidentiary information relevant to the case. Investigators then presented information to the District Attorney’s Office which led to warrants being issued on both individuals charging them with the above offense. The investigation is ongoing. 

The following two individual were charged and arrested on August 2, 2016 and booked into the Tom Green County Jail: 

Luis Carlos Ayala W/M 06/21/65 - Sec. 39.04 Violations of the Civil Rights of Person in Custody; Improper Sexual Activity with Person in Custody 

Shannon Lorrian Strasburg W/F 07/07/71- Sec. 39.04 Violations of the Civil Rights of Person in Custody; Improper Sexual Activity with Person in Custody