(Guadalupe County) – A Hays County corrections officer has been arrested on charges of sexual assault in northern Guadalupe County.
Officials with the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office say the suspect was arrested following a criminal investigation into an alleged sexual assault reported in the 400 block of Havarti Way in New Braunfels.
They say on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, the victim (who will remain unidentified to protect privacy) reported to investigators that Miguel Simpson, of San Marcos, sexually assaulted her on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at the listed address.
As a result, investigators submitted a probable cause affidavit to Justice of the Peace Pct. 1, Judge Darrell Hunter, who subsequently issued an arrest warrant for sexual assault. The order and success of his arrest followed at 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25.
Guadalupe County Sheriff Joshua Ray says he is committed to investigating allegations of this nature thoroughly and holding accountable those who violate the law.
“Another sexual predator has been removed from our community. We will continue to aggressively pursue those who prey on vulnerable victims. If the message hasn’t been clear before, let it be clear now: this will not be tolerated in Guadalupe County. I commend our investigators for their exceptional work and unwavering commitment to justice for crime victims. I also want to thank Sheriff Hipolito and the Hays County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance and cooperation throughout the investigation,” said Ray.
Officials say this case remains an active investigation.