County sheriff arrested on several charges, accused of tampering with government records

HAMILTON COUNTY, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - A county sheriff in Texas has been arrested on several charges, including being accused of tampering with government records.

Hamilton County Sheriff Jason Bradley Boulton was taken into custody this week and booked into the Coryell County Jail.

According to arrest records, Boulton is facing charges of tampering with government records, abuse of official capacity, failure to report a felony and giving a false statement to law enforcement.

Authorities said Boulton knowingly made a false entry in a government record regarding the monthly community service time sheet, over the hours worked.

An arrest affidavit states Boulton also violated the Texas code of criminal procedures “by possessing a dangerous drug, promoting or facilitating the delivery of a dangerous drug or tampering with a government record,” in May 2025.

Additionally, Boulton is accused of failing to immediately report a felony in July of last year, along with giving a false statement to a peace officer conducting a criminal investigation.

The Hamilton County sheriff had his bail set at $110,000.

Texas authorities said the investigation into Boulton is ongoing.