Texas Rangers are investigating an assault on a Polk County inmate. Three jailers have been arrested

The Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Rangers Southeast Texas Division

POLK COUNTY - At the request of Polk County Sheriff's Office TX, Sheriff Byron Lyons, the Texas Rangers (DPS) initiated an investigation of an incident that occurred on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in which a Polk County Jailer was accused of initiating the assault of an inmate inside the Polk County Jail.

The assaulted inmate is identified as a 34-year-old male from Kingwood.

The involved Polk County Sheriff’s Office jailers were identified as 27-year-old Ty Paredes of Shepherd, 29-year-old Christopher Damian of Livingston, and 31-year-old Agapito Correa of Conroe. The three Polk County Sheriff’s Office jailers were arrested by the Texas Rangers and charged with aggravated assault by a public servant, which is a felony offense.

This is an active and ongoing investigation, no further information is available.

For questions regarding the employment status of the arrested jailers, please contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.