LIBERTY, Texas – Seven inmates at the Liberty County Jail are now charged after a riot occurred at the jail on Feb. 27.
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The disturbance began during a routine contraband search, which escalated as inmates in two dorm units barricaded doors and broke windows.
The incident started around 9:30 a.m. when jail staff evacuated to a secure hallway, awaiting backup. Law enforcement quickly regained control of one dorm, but the second room required the use of chemical agents to force the inmates to surrender after about 30 minutes. No injuries were reported.
The charged individuals include:
- Gabriel Martinez, 35, of Dayton – Held for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (3 counts).
- Robert Losley, 36, of Dayton – Held for Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance.
- Justin Butcher, 36, of Dayton – Held for Trespassing and Aggravated Assault/Family Violence.
- Hector Ochoa, 19, of Cleveland – Held for Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance (3 counts).
- Ike Fiedler, 34, of Liberty – Held for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and a parole hold.
- Marty Jarrett, 40, of Cleveland – Held for Theft of Property (2 counts), Failure to Identify, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, and other charges in Harris County.
- Christopher Collins, 24, of New Caney – Held for Burglary of a Habitation.
All seven have been charged with participating in a riot.
The incident remains under investigation.
Last week, Sheriff Bobby Rader expressed gratitude for the swift response from various law enforcement agencies, including the Liberty Fire Department, Liberty PD, Dayton PD, Texas Rangers, and the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team.
Lt. John Bennett chimed in and emphasized that such disruptions will not be tolerated, stating, “If you get arrested in Liberty County, you will be treated fairly and respectfully, and we expect the same in return. This behavior is unacceptable, and those responsible will face charges.”