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Texas DPS trooper arrested for DWI in New Braunfels

A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was arrested by New Braunfels police on August 30 for driving while intoxicated and open container violations while off-duty. He was immediately suspended with pay.

Where
New Braunfels, Comal County
When
Aug. 30, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Comal Guadalupe

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Who's involved

  • Fernando Daniel GomezTexas DPS trooper
  • Texas Department of Public Safetyarresting agency and employer
  • New Braunfels policearresting agency
  • Texas DPS Office of Inspector Generalconducted internal investigation

The facts

  • Fernando Daniel Gomez, 36, was arrested Aug. 30 for DWI and open container.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Gomez was off-duty when arrested by New Braunfels police.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Gomez was booked into Comal County Jail.1
  • Gomez was immediately suspended with pay after arrest.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Gomez joined DPS in 2015 and was assigned to The Alamo in San Antonio.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Texas DPS Office of Inspector General conducted an internal investigation.1

How they headlined it

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  • Texas DPS trooper arrested for DWI in New Braunfels

    FOX 7 Austin

  • Trooper assigned to the Alamo arrested on DWI suspicion in New Braunfels, DPS says

    KSAT

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  1. Texas DPS trooper arrested for DWI in New Braunfels FOX 7 Austin Not rated, October 26, 2026
  2. Trooper assigned to the Alamo arrested on DWI suspicion in New Braunfels, DPS says KSAT Not rated, October 27, 2026

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