Austin Woman Arrested for Public Masturbation at JW Marriott, Continues While Handcuffed
Summary
On Tuesday at approximately 5:20 p.m., Austin police responded to a complaint from the JW Marriott Austin Hotel reporting a half-naked woman across the street “holding a silver object” against her privates with her legs in the air. Hotel staff heard moaning noises for seven to eight minutes before the woman—later identified as 26-year-old Dovie Nickels—moved to the Second Bar + Kitchen, where officers found her pants-less and still engaging in indecent behavior under a table. After being handcuffed and placed in the back of a patrol car, Nickels allegedly continued pleasuring herself. She was booked on a charge of indecent exposure and is held in the Travis County Jail on $3,000 bail pending her next court appearance.
Crime Location
- Location of Crime: Austin, TX (JW Marriott patio and Second Bar + Kitchen)
- Date/Time of Crime: May 15, 2026 9:06 am
- Police Department: Austin PD
Suspect
Suspect Name: Dovie Nickels
Suspect Age: 26
Charges:
Indecent Exposure
Public Masturbation
Bond Amount: $3,000
Victim
Victim Name: Hotel staff and bar patrons
Commentary
Well, Dovie, if you were hoping for extra legroom—or should we say “extra leg raise”—you certainly got the officers’ full attention. Here’s a tip: next time you want to handcuff someone’s interest, maybe leave the silver props at home.