19 Minutes to Guilt: Rosenberg Man Sentenced for Random ‘Cold Cock’ Attack at Bar

FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – A Rosenberg man has been sentenced to 120 days in jail after a Fort Bend County jury took less than 20 minutes to find him guilty of an unprovoked assault at a Stafford restaurant.

Noah Abraham Garcia, 25, was convicted of assault causing bodily injury just before the 2025 holiday season. The trial, held in County Court at Law No. 4 under Judge Toni Wallace, centered on a “cold cocking” incident that occurred on January 4, 2025.

The Incident at Bombshells

According to lead prosecutor Alexander Zaibaq, Stafford police were called to the Bombshells Restaurant following reports of an assault in progress. Evidence presented at trial showed that Garcia was sitting at a table when he suddenly stood up, approached an unsuspecting patron standing at the bar, and punched him in the back of the head.

The victim suffered a bloody nose and facial swelling after being struck multiple times. Garcia attempted to flee the scene but tripped and fell in the parking lot, where he was apprehended by an off-duty police officer.

A Swift Verdict

The jury’s deliberation was notably brief, lasting only 19 minutes before they returned with a guilty verdict.

“Bullies won’t suffer well in Fort Bend County and our criminal justice system will hold them accountable,” said District Attorney Brian Middleton. “The defendant’s actions in this matter were depraved, and he gave up his freedom as a result.”

Prosecution and Sentencing

The case was prosecuted by Alexander Zaibaq and Assistant District Attorney Alexander Hu. Following the conviction, Garcia was sentenced to 120 days in the county jail.

Zaibaq emphasized that the swift conviction serves as a message to the public that violent behavior in community spaces will be met with immediate accountability. “It was an honor to… give our public peace of mind by holding accountable those who harm the good people of Fort Bend County,” Zaibaq stated.