SAN ANTONIO – In a surprising turn of events, a San Antonio man, Marcos Rene Olvera, had charges against him dismissed related to threats made against Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones. This decision was recorded in Bexar County court documents.
Olvera, who is 25 years old, was arrested on August 13, 2025, after investigators found that he had allegedly written in a social media group chat that “we need to kill the mayor.” This chat was focused on discussions surrounding Project Marvel, a significant city initiative aimed at developing a multi-billion-dollar sports and entertainment district.
Charged with retaliation, a third-degree felony, Olvera was released from jail the next day after posting bail. However, on March 19, the charges were dropped due to “insufficient evidence,” as stated in the court records.
Security Measures for Public Officials
Olvera’s arrest came just a few months after Jones took office as mayor. To ensure her safety while performing her duties, the San Antonio Police Department has assigned an executive security detail to Jones, following the protocols established for previous mayors.
A spokesperson from the District Attorney’s office commented, “When we receive these types of cases, we must evaluate them individually, taking into account all relevant facts and evidence.” They emphasized the seriousness with which they treat threats against public officials, affirming their commitment to community safety and justice.
Another Threat Emerges
In a separate incident earlier this year, another man was arrested for allegedly threatening Mayor Jones. On February 15, a social media post stated, “More wasted money, stop voting democrat Bexar County. We should be hunting these evil demons down and executing them, starting with @Mayor_GOJ.”
The police acted quickly, contacting the social media platform X, which subsequently suspended the account and provided investigators with details such as phone numbers and email addresses linked to the user.
Ignacio Zuniga III, aged 44, was arrested on February 18, 2026, after being identified as the person who made the threatening post. He was booked into the Bexar County Adult Detention Center and was released on bond a week later. Zuniga’s defense team has since requested to amend his bond conditions, with his next court appearance scheduled for May 19.
