UPDATE: Four men, including a former Guadalupe County Sheriff’s deputy and a Blanco County constable officer, are now facing serious charges following a violent bar fight outside the Backwoods Icehouse on November 3, 2023. The incident, which erupted in the parking lot, has prompted swift action from authorities, raising alarm over the conduct of local law enforcement.
The fight took place at the Backwoods Icehouse, located at 3301 Dreibrodt Road. Responding deputies from the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) quickly identified the individuals involved: Alberto Trujano Jr., Juan Herrera, and Sheriden Murray. Murray, who was a deputy at the time, was employed by the Blanco County Constable Precinct 1.
Initially, Manuel Hernandez, also a Guadalupe County deputy, fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. Trujano was arrested on a warrant for parole violation and charged with disorderly conduct—fighting. Herrera was taken to a local hospital for treatment and similarly charged.
A detailed investigation by the GCSO Criminal Investigations Division and the Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Rangers has led to the issuance of arrest warrants for both Murray and Hernandez. On November 19 and 20, authorities charged Murray with unlawful restraint and Hernandez with disorderly conduct—fighting. Following these developments, Hernandez was placed on administrative leave and subsequently fired. He was booked into the Guadalupe County Jail on Wednesday.
As of Thursday morning, Murray remains at large and has not yet been taken into custody. GCSO officials have emphasized their commitment to accountability, with Sheriff Joshua Ray stating, “Our personnel will be held to the highest possible standards of conduct and accountability. I will not tolerate any form of unbecoming or criminal behavior from a law enforcement officer—of any agency—and especially from within my own ranks.”
This incident has raised concerns about the conduct of law enforcement personnel, and the investigation is ongoing. Local communities are urged to remain vigilant as further details emerge.
Stay tuned for more updates as this urgent situation develops.
