On January 14, 2026, at approximately 1:15pm, the New Braunfels Police Department and the New Braunfels Fire Department were called to the Comal County Republican Headquarters, located in the 200 block of Landa Street. Employees had arrived at the location that day to find that someone had broken an exterior window and started a small fire that left minor damages to the building and no injuries.
Investigators from the New Braunfels Police Department, the New Braunfels Fire Marshal’s Office, and the FBI, along with their Computer Analysis Response Team (CART), worked together on identifying a suspect, gathering additional evidence, and acquiring search and arrest warrants.
On January 22, 2026, at approximately 9am, investigators executed those warrants and arrested 21-year old Grace Carol Brown of New Braunfels without incident. She was transported to the Comal County Jail and charged with Burglary of a Building and Arson. Bond has been set at a combined $200,000.
This case remains an open and active investigation by the New Braunfels Police Department, the New Braunfels Fire Marshal’s Office, and the FBI. Additional charges may be pending.