Crime & Safety
Convicted Felon Sentenced To 40 Years For Assaulting 2 Garland Police Officers
Cobarrubbias refused to comply with police orders and he got into his vehicle and reversed, striking two of the officers.
February 16, 2022
A convicted felon was sentenced to 40 years in prison after being found guilty of assaulting two Garland Police officers, Dallas County Criminal DA John Creuzot’s Office announced Feb. 16.
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Dallas County Criminal DA John Cruezot said that Gabriel Cobarrubbias, 31, was found guilty of Aggravated Assault charges and an Evading Arrest charge. The 40 and 15-year sentences, respectfully, will be served concurrently.
The conviction stems from an incident on June 28, 2020, when Garland Police were dispatched to a shooting call at a Garland convenience store. Cobarrubbias refused to comply with police orders and he got into his vehicle and reversed, striking two of the officers.
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