Case:  25-0860172

Date:  Thursday, March 27, 2025

Time:  3 a.m.

Location:  3200 block of Mossrock Drive
 
Suspect:  Vince Presley Job Ward, White male, 21 years of age

The Austin Police Department (APD) Sex Crimes Unit announces the arrest of a suspect, Vince Presley Job Ward, in connection to a Sexual Assault that occurred in the early morning of Thursday, March 27, 2025.
 
Preliminary investigation revealed that Ward entered the victim’s home while the victim slept, then he committed the sexual assault. The victim managed to get away and sought help from neighbors. Ward then stole the victim’s wallet, phone, and vehicle.
 
Sexual Assault Detectives responded and processed the scene. After an extensive and rapid investigation, Ward was arrested and booked into the Travis County Jail. He is charged with three counts of Sexual Assault, one count of Burglary of Residence (Intent to Commit Sexual Assault), one count of Robbery, and one count of Burglary of Residence.
 
APD’s Sex Crimes Unit Detective Vonholt commented, “The combined efforts of our Sex Crimes Unit, Special Victims Investigation Unit (SVIU), and Tac Intel were critical in ensuring the rapid apprehension of this suspect. Our teams worked diligently to gather the necessary evidence and execute this operation with precision. This arrest is an important step in holding offenders accountable and making our community safer.”
 
Anyone with any information may contact the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.