06/22/2026
New Braunfels Comal County Crime Stoppers, Inc. is aware of the criminal investigation into misappropriation of its charitable dollars by Jakob Willmann, its former civilian coordinator.
Jakob Willmann was taken into custody today, just before 2:00 p.m. by the Comal County Sheriff's Office on a warrant stemming from charges of Theft by a Public Servant and Abuse of Official Capacity. The case(s) will be submitted to the Comal County District Attorney for prosecution.
The suspected criminal activity was investigated by the Texas Rangers, with the Comal County Sheriff's Office executing the arrest warrant.
In order to maintain transparency and assuage any fears or concerns the community might have developed due to these events, New Braunfels Comal County Crime Stoppers, Inc. has replaced the alleged offender; made other changes to enhance the oversight and management of the reward program; and will be obtaining an audit of the organization's funds.
This situation serves as an important reminder that anyone can become a victim of crime, even a charitable organization like Crime Stoppers, and that no one is above the law or immune from criminal responsibility.
The Crime Stoppers program, of which New Braunfels Comal County Crime Stoppers, Inc. is a part, originated 50 years ago this September and has proven itself to be an effective crime-fighting and crime-solution tool.
This is a pending investigation by the Texas Rangers.
