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Former Texas prison officer arrested on DWI charge in San Antonio

A former Texas Department of Criminal Justice officer was arrested on a DWI charge after a witness reported finding her asleep behind the wheel. She resigned from the agency in lieu of termination.

Where
San Antonio, Bexar County
When
Oct. 15, 2026 (incident); Oct. 16, 2026 (arrest)
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Bexar

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Bond$1,5003 Who pays or receives it: Charlene Victoria Hendricks

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Who's involved

  • Charlene Victoria HendricksFormer Texas Department of Criminal Justice officer
  • Texas Department of Criminal JusticeEmployer

The facts

  • Charlene Victoria Hendricks, 24, was arrested Oct. 16 and charged with driving while intoxicated.3
  • A witness reported seeing Hendricks asleep behind the wheel around 3:30 a.m. Oct. 15 at 303 Roland Ave.3
  • Hendricks posted a $1,500 bond and was released from the Bexar County jail the same day.3
  • Hendricks began working for Texas Department of Criminal Justice on Aug. 19 and resigned Oct. 22.3
  • The officer reported smelling alcohol on her breath, bloodshot glossy eyes, slurred speech, and swaying.3
  • The officer reported an open container in the vehicle.3
  • Hendricks refused to provide a breath or blood sample.3

Who said what

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  • Charlene Victoria Hendricks Had not been drinking and worked long hours for TDCJ.3

How they headlined it

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  • DWI arrest follows San Antonio crash after SUV runs red light

    WOAI, KABB

  • Former Texas prison officer resigned after San Antonio DWI arrest

    San Antonio Express-News

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  1. DWI arrest follows San Antonio crash after SUV runs red light WOAI Not rated, October 24, 2026
  2. DWI arrest follows San Antonio crash after SUV runs red light KABB Not rated, October 24, 2026
  3. Former Texas prison officer resigned after San Antonio DWI arrest San Antonio Express-News Not rated, October 26, 2026

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