Overview
- Joshua Bermea, 20, received a 50-year prison term after pleading guilty to burglary of a habitation with intent to commit a felony and possession of a controlled substance.
- Judge Gary Steel of the 274th District Court imposed 40 years for the burglary conviction and 10 years for the drug charge.
- Prosecutors said Bermea harassed his former girlfriend, sending about 250 texts on Nov. 8, 2023, that included death threats and threats to harm her family and slash her tires.
- The woman reported to New Braunfels police on Nov. 9, 2023, that he entered her home without permission, took her phone, and assaulted her.
- An earlier Sept. 22, 2023 incident involved him following her by car and texting messages like “Imma make you live in Hell,” with officials sharing case details publicly and local coverage listing domestic violence hotlines.