Editor’s Note: The video above shows coverage following Bretches’ hearing on Aug. 5, 2026.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office issued a statement regarding allegations of violations in the case against an Austin Police officer related to 2020 racial justice protests.
In 2022, Chance Bretches was indicted on two counts of aggravated assault by a public servant related to his use of beanbag rounds during demonstrations outside APD’s headquarters on May 31, 2020. In 2024, a subsequent indictment added additional counts, including deadly conduct and assault…