Husband of missing Olmos Park woman arrested on family violence charges faces expensive bond

OLMOS PARK, Texas

The husband of a woman at the center of a missing persons case out of Olmos Park has been arrested on family violence charges, according to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office.

Brad Simpson, 53, was booked early Wednesday morning on charges of assault causing bodily injury-family violence and unlawful restraint. He was taken to the Bexar County Jail on Thursday afternoon.

According to Kendall County jail records, Brad Simpson is facing a $1 million bond apiece on both charges, resulting in a total bond worth $2 million.

Arrest and Charges

Brad Simpson was arrested off Interstate 10 East on a frontage road in Kendall County, Olmos Park police said.

Missing Person Case

The Olmos Park Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety are searching for Simpson’s wife, Suzanne Clark Simpson, who has been missing since Sunday.

No Suspect in Disappearance

During a news conference on Wednesday, Olmos Park Police Chief Fidel Villegas said Brad Simpson is not currently a suspect in his wife’s disappearance at this time.

Search Efforts and Investigation

Suzanne Clark Simpson was last seen around 11 p.m. Sunday in the 500 block of East Olmos Drive, near Shook Avenue. Police said she was wearing a black dress that she went out in that night.

Sergeant Deon Cockrell said the search began in a woods area near Simpson’s home. Roads are closed off as the investigation continues and will be for the next 24 hours, according to police.

Police said there was a disturbance between the Simpsons after they left The Argyle, a private club in Alamo Heights, between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Sunday.

According to an arrest warrant affidavit, Brad Simpson told officers that at 3 p.m. on Monday, their child’s school called him and advised him that their child had not been picked up from school. Suzanne Clark Simpson typically picks up their child from school, the affidavit states.

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Villegas said Brad Simpson was expected to have an appointment with him about his missing wife, but he was not cooperative and didn’t show up.

Police said they spoke with a neighbor who reported he saw the couple in a physical altercation on Sunday night. He added that he heard screams from a wooded area east of his residence.

Villegas said, to his knowledge, there is no history of domestic violence between the couple, but police are still investigating. However, he said many witnesses reported to police that there had been tension between the family.

Villegas said officers searched that wooded area and found two items that they’re looking into, but he did not give any details about what those items were. He said he does not want people to try to search for Suzanne Simpson without police supervision.

“We’re very concerned,” Villegas said.

Suzanne Clark Simpson’s cell phone is also missing, according to the chief. He said they’re working on obtaining search warrants to investigate the family’s home and trying to locate the cellphone.

Villegas also said they were looking into other properties that the family owns.

Olmos Park police are asking the public for tips in connection with Brad Simpon’s vehicle, a 2019 dark-colored GMC Sierra pickup truck. They are looking for any people who may have seen the truck Sunday night after the family violence incident.

Olmos Park police are getting assistance from other agencies in this case, as the department is limited in personnel and resources due to its size.

If you have any information on Simpson’s whereabouts, contact Olmos Park police at one of the three following numbers:

• 210-209-2701-Detective Hector Ruiz
• 210-219-2702-Detective Melissa Campbell
• 210-822-2000-Olmos Park Dispatch

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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

• SDG 5: Gender Equality
• SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

The article discusses a missing person case and a domestic violence incident, which are connected to the issues of gender equality and the need for strong institutions to ensure justice and peace.

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

• SDG 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation.
• SDG 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.

The article highlights the domestic violence charges against Brad Simpson, which align with the target of eliminating violence against women and girls. It also mentions the need for justice and reducing violence, which relates to the target of reducing all forms of violence.

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

• Number of reported cases of domestic violence
• Number of arrests made in cases of domestic violence
• Number of missing persons cases related to domestic violence

The article mentions the arrest of Brad Simpson on charges of assault causing bodily injury-family violence and unlawful restraint, indicating progress in addressing domestic violence. It also discusses the missing person case of Suzanne Clark Simpson, which can be considered an indicator of the prevalence of violence against women.

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

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