A Brazos County court sentenced a man to 10 years in prison after violating his probation.
On Wednesday, Judge John Brick granted the state’s motion to revoke the probation of 51-year-old Ryan Mitchell.
In 2021, Mitchell was accused of violating a protective order by repeating calling a College Station woman and leaving threatening messages. After pleading guilty to violating the order, he was placed on probation.
In June 2025, Mitchell was trespassing at an Austin-area convenient store. When Austin Police attempted to make contact, Mitchell fled the scene. He later exited his vehicle and approached officers while holding a hammer. Mitchell was then arrested for Aggravated Assault of a Public Servant.
After hearing the evidence from Austin PD, College Station PD, and Mitchell’s probation officer, Judge Brick sentenced Mitchell to the maximum punishment of 10 years in prison.
Assistant District Attorney Abigail Goodman says, “We are lucky to live in a community where police officers willingly jump into action to protect us. Judge Brick’s sentence sends the message that Brazos County will serve justice when officers are threatened with harm.”