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In April of 2021, the Buda Police Department conducted a Sexual Assault investigation involving Juan Pablo Acosta, 45 years of age, who resided in Buda. As a result, Acosta was arrested on July 13, 2021, for the following charges:
• Sexual Assault- 2nd Degree Felony (2 counts)
• Bond Forfeiture- Discharge of Firearm (originally a Travis Co. case)
Acosta bonded out of the Hays County Jail on July 15, 2021 on a $103,500 total bond.
On Nov. 8, 2021, Buda Police Department’s investigation resulted in approximately 30 Sexual Assault warrants issued for Acosta out of Justice of the Peace Precinct 5.
In December of 2021, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office Special Services Division was requested in an attempt to locate Acosta who had become a fugitive from justice. The Special Services Division began working to determine his whereabouts.
During the investigation information was discovered Acosta was residing in Toronto, Canada. Due to Acosta’s legal status, he could not be arrested and extradited to Texas. An extradition required Federal court approval from United States, Mexican, and Canadian authorities. The Special Services Division worked with the United States Marshals Service and the Hays County District Attorney’s office to obtain federal approval for his arrest and capture. On June 27, 2025, Acosta was arrested by Canadian authorities on unrelated charges and held without bond during the legal process.
On Oct. 29, 2025, Acosta was extradited by the United States Marshals Service for the Texas charges and booked into the Hays County Jail.
The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Buda Police Department, the Hays County District Attorney’s Office, and the United States Marshals Service for their collaboration and teamwork to bring Acosta into custody.
