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Ryan Gossett Townsend

Name: Arrest of Ryan Gossett Townsend
Start: 2026-05-13
Location: Travis County Correctional Complex

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Booking #2613591 · May 13, 2026 Travis County

Record Updated May 18, 2026 at 01:27 PM

Bond Amount

$2,500

Charge

Unauthorized Use of Vehicle

Offense Level

State Jail Felony

Age at Arrest

Offense #

A261330119

Facility

Travis County Correctional Complex

Arresting Agency

Austin Police Dept

Court

CAFA

Ryan Gossett Townsend was arrested on May 13, 2026 in Travis County, Texas by the Austin Police Dept and charged with Unauthorized Use of Vehicle (State Jail Felony). Ryan Gossett was booked at Travis County Correctional Complex. Bond was set at $2,500.

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⚖️ About This Charge

Offense

Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle

Texas Statute

Texas Penal Code § 31.07 ↗

Classification

State Jail Felony

Max Penalty

180 days–2 years state jail + $10,000 fine

Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (UUMV) under Texas Penal Code § 31.07 is a State Jail Felony carrying 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility and a fine up to $10,000. The offense occurs when a person operates another's vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft without effective consent of the owner. Unlike theft, the offense does not require intent to permanently deprive — temporarily using someone's car without permission is sufficient.

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Important: An Arrest is NOT a Conviction. Ryan Gossett Townsend is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. This record is sourced from official Travis County public booking data and may not reflect subsequent legal outcomes.

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