John Anthony Swain
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John Anthony Swain, age 33, was taken into custody on May 23, 2026 in Travis County, Texas by the Austin Police Dept, and held at Travis County Jail under booking number 2614685. The case carries offense number A261430541 and is assigned to the CAFA court.
John Anthony was booked on a charge of Evading Arrest, a Class A misdemeanor. A Class A misdemeanor in Texas carries a statutory punishment of up to one year in county jail and a fine of up to $4,000 (Texas Penal Code § 12.21). The offense is governed by Texas Penal Code § 38.04. For a full breakdown of how evading arrest cases are charged and penalized in Texas, see our Evading Arrest charge guide.
In the past 30 days, OpenArrest logged 83 Evading Arrest bookings in Travis County — about 2.7% of the 3,127 bookings recorded there — ranking it the 9th most common charge during that period.
| If this condition applies… | Charge escalates to | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Using a vehicle to evade | State Jail Felony — 180 days–2 years, $10,000 fine | § 38.04(b)(1) |
| Prior conviction for evading arrest | State Jail Felony regardless of method | § 38.04(b)(1) |
| Using a vehicle + serious bodily injury to another | Third-Degree Felony — 2–10 years, $10,000 fine | § 38.04(b)(2)(A) |
| Using a vehicle + death of another person | Second-Degree Felony — 2–20 years, $10,000 fine | § 38.04(b)(2)(B) |
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