Federal officials say they have ramped up their efforts to prosecute violent criminals in the San Antonio and Austin metro areas, with a goal of putting “the worst of the worst” behind bars.
Justin Simmons, U.S. attorney for the Western District of Texas, said Friday that he has instructed all assistant U.S. attorneys in the region to work closely with district attorneys in San Antonio and Austin to target violent criminals who “who are ripe for federal charges.”
“I tasked them with getting (violent criminals) off the street and keeping them off the street, because the reality is that a very small percentage of violent criminals have a disproportionate effect on the peace-loving people of San Antonio,” Simmons said. “We cannot let that stand.”…