During the week from Monday, August 28, 2023, to Sunday, September 10, 2023, the Austin County Jail saw a number of individuals being booked following their arrests. This report aims to provide an overview of the incidents that occurred within Austin County during this time period. It will include information about the individuals’ names, physical descriptions, arresting agencies, dates of arrest, charges brought against them, explanations of those charges, and details about their bond amounts. By examining this report, we can gain insight into the nature of the arrests and the types of charges faced by individuals in Austin County during this specified week.
Name: JOSE ARMANDO GONZALES
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’11” tall, 170 lbs
Address: Not Listed
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 08/28/2023
Charges:
- Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2-A <=2OZ
- Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
- Failure to Identify as a Fugitive with Intent to Give False Information
- Possession of Marijuana <2OZ
Explanation Of Charges:
- Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2-A <=2OZ: The suspect is charged with the unlawful possession of a controlled substance classified as Penalty Group 2-A, weighing less than 2 ounces. This typically involves illegal drugs, and the suspect had this substance in their possession.
- Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon: The suspect is charged with carrying a weapon unlawfully. This means they had a weapon on them without the necessary permits or under circumstances where it was not legally allowed.
- Failure to Identify as a Fugitive with Intent to Give False Information: The suspect is charged with providing false information when asked to identify themselves, particularly in a situation where they were considered a fugitive.
- Possession of Marijuana <2OZ: The suspect is charged with the possession of marijuana weighing less than 2 ounces, which is generally considered a small amount of marijuana.
Bond:
- $2,000.00 Surety Bond for Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2-A <=2OZ
- $5,000.00 Surety Bond for Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
- $5,000.00 Surety Bond for Failure to Identify as a Fugitive with Intent to Give False Information
- $2,000.00 Surety Bond for Possession of Marijuana <2OZ
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant Information for Charge 1: 20CCR217963/FORT BEND
- Warrant Information for Charges 2-4: 23002830/ACCL
Name: RACHEL BERNAL
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’02” tall, 180 lbs
Address: San Antonio, TX 78210
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 08/28/2023
Charges:
- Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B >=4G<200G
- Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance PG 1-B >=1G<4G
- Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon
Explanation Of Charges:
- Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B >=4G<200G: The suspect is charged with possessing a controlled substance classified as Penalty Group 1, in the amount of at least 4 grams but less than 200 grams. This typically involves a significant quantity of illegal drugs.
- Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance PG 1-B >=1G<4G: The suspect is charged with manufacturing or delivering a controlled substance classified as Penalty Group 1, in the amount of at least 1 gram but less than 4 grams. This charge relates to the distribution or production of illegal drugs.
- Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon: The suspect is charged with unlawfully possessing a firearm, despite being a convicted felon. Felons are generally prohibited from possessing firearms.
Bond:
- $75,000.00 Surety Bond for Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B >=4G<200G
- $75,000.00 Surety Bond for Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance PG 1-B >=1G<4G
- $50,000.00 Surety Bond for Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant Information for Charge 1: 23002832/155TH DISTRICT
- Warrant Information for Charge 2: 23002832/155TH DISTRICT
- Warrant Information for Charge 3: 23002832/155TH DISTRICT
Name: LUIS TORRES
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’11” tall, 205 lbs
Address: San Antonio, TX 78244
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 08/28/2023
Charges:
- Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B >=4G<200G
- Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance PG 1-B >=1G<4G
- Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon
- Parole Violation – Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance PG 1 >=4G<200G
- Parole Violation – Evading Arrest with a Vehicle
Explanation Of Charges:
- Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B >=4G<200G: The suspect is charged with possessing a controlled substance classified as Penalty Group 1, in the amount of at least 4 grams but less than 200 grams. This typically involves a significant quantity of illegal drugs.
- Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance PG 1-B >=1G<4G: The suspect is charged with manufacturing or delivering a controlled substance classified as Penalty Group 1, in the amount of at least 1 gram but less than 4 grams. This charge relates to the distribution or production of illegal drugs.
- Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon: The suspect is charged with unlawfully possessing a firearm, despite being a convicted felon. Felons are generally prohibited from possessing firearms.
- Parole Violation – Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance PG 1 >=4G<200G: The suspect violated their parole by being involved in the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, specifically in the quantity of at least 4 grams but less than 200 grams.
- Parole Violation – Evading Arrest with a Vehicle: The suspect violated their parole by evading arrest with a vehicle, which is a criminal offense.
Bond:
- $75,000.00 Surety Bond for Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B >=4G<200G
- $75,000.00 Surety Bond for Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance PG 1-B >=1G<4G
- $50,000.00 Surety Bond for Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon
- No Bond for Parole Violation – Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance PG 1 >=4G<200G
- No Bond for Parole Violation – Evading Arrest with a Vehicle
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant Information for Charge 1: 23002832/155TH DISTRICT
- Warrant Information for Charge 2: 23002832/155TH DISTRICT
- Warrant Information for Charge 3: 23002832/155TH DISTRICT
- Warrant Information for Charge 4: 09112023-06163310/PAROLE
- Warrant Information for Charge 5: 09112023-06163310/PAROLE
Name: MATTHEW JAKE TALAMANTEZ
Suspect Description: White Male, 6’01” tall, 215 lbs
Address: Beeville, TX 78102
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: 08/28/2023
Charges:
- Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon
Explanation Of Charges:
- Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon: The suspect is charged with unlawfully possessing a firearm, despite being a convicted felon. Felons are generally prohibited from possessing firearms.
Bond:
- No Bond for Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant Information for Charge 1: 2020R-0096 – 3/155th Judicial District Court
Name: WILLIAM DAVID ELKINS
Suspect Description: White Male, 6’01” tall, 270 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: 08/28/2023
Charges:
- Deadly Conduct – Discharge Firearm
Explanation Of Charges:
- Deadly Conduct – Discharge Firearm: The suspect is charged with engaging in deadly conduct by discharging a firearm in a manner that could have placed others in danger. This is a serious offense involving the reckless use of a firearm.
Bond:
- $20,000.00 Surety Bond for Deadly Conduct – Discharge Firearm
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant Information for Charge 1: 063056/155TH DISTRICT
Name: LARRY GENE PITTILLO, JR
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’08” tall, 205 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 08/29/2023
Charges:
- No Liability Insurance
- Failure to Appear
- Pedestrian in Roadway
- Possession or Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia
- Expired Registration (Charge 1)
- Expired Driver’s License (Charge 2)
- Expired Registration (Charge 3)
- Expired Driver’s License (Charge 4)
Explanation Of Charges:
- No Liability Insurance: The suspect is charged with not having liability insurance coverage for their vehicle, which is typically required by law.
- Failure to Appear: The suspect is charged with failing to appear in court, which is a violation of their legal obligations.
- Pedestrian in Roadway: The suspect is charged with being a pedestrian in the roadway, which may pose a safety risk to themselves and others.
- Possession or Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia: The suspect is charged with possessing or delivering drug paraphernalia, which is equipment or tools used for drug-related activities.
- Expired Registration (Charge 1): The suspect is charged with driving a vehicle with expired registration, indicating that the vehicle’s registration has lapsed beyond the legally allowed period.
- Expired Driver’s License (Charge 2): The suspect is charged with driving with an expired driver’s license, indicating that their license is no longer valid.
- Expired Registration (Charge 3): The suspect is charged with driving another vehicle with expired registration, indicating that the vehicle’s registration has lapsed beyond the legally allowed period.
- Expired Driver’s License (Charge 4): The suspect is charged with driving another vehicle with an expired driver’s license, indicating that the driver’s license for that vehicle’s use is no longer valid.
Bond:
- $910.00 Surety Bond for No Liability Insurance
- $821.60 Surety Bond for Failure to Appear
- $500.00 Surety Bond for Pedestrian in Roadway
- $800.00 Surety Bond for Possession or Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia
- $500.00 Surety Bond for Expired Registration (Charge 5)
- $500.00 Surety Bond for Expired Driver’s License (Charge 6)
- $500.00 Surety Bond for Expired Registration (Charge 7)
- $500.00 Surety Bond for Expired Driver’s License (Charge 8)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant Information for Charge 1: 061268/BMC
- Warrant Information for Charge 2: 061268F 01/BMC
- Warrant Information for Charge 3: 127633-1/SMC
- Warrant Information for Charge 4: 149490-2/SMC
- Warrant Information for Charge 5: 231515-1/SMC
- Warrant Information for Charge 6: 231515-2/SMC
- Warrant Information for Charge 7: 291467-1/SMC
- Warrant Information for Charge 8: 291467-2/SMC
Name: TIA RENEA WAGNER
Suspect Description: Black Female, 5’04” tall, 156 lbs
Address: Katy, TX 77449
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 08/29/2023
Charges:
- No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed)
- No Liability Insurance
Explanation Of Charges:
- No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed): The suspect is charged with operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license, particularly when they were unlicensed to drive.
- No Liability Insurance: The suspect is charged with not having liability insurance coverage for their vehicle, which is typically required by law.
Bond:
- No Bond for No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed)
- No Bond for No Liability Insurance
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant Information for Charge 1: 107950-2/SMC
- Warrant Information for Charge 2: 107950-3/SMC
Name: GENO ALEXINDRO LUCIANO
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’09” tall, 160 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 08/29/2023
Charges:
- Public Intoxication
Explanation Of Charges:
- Public Intoxication: The suspect is charged with being intoxicated in a public place to the extent that they may pose a danger to themselves or others. This is typically a misdemeanor offense related to alcohol or drug use in a public setting.
Bond:
- $500.00 Personal Recognizance Bond for Public Intoxication
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant Information for Charge 1: 128945/SMC
Name: KYQUANTIA RASHAWN GENTRY
Suspect Description: Black Female, 5’01” tall, 190 lbs
Address: Unlisted
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: 08/29/2023
Charges:
- Theft of Property >=$2,500<$30,000
Explanation Of Charges:
- Theft of Property >=$2,500<$30,000: The suspect is charged with stealing property valued at least $2,500 but less than $30,000. This is a theft offense involving significant value of stolen property.
Bond:
- No Bond for Theft of Property >=$2,500<$30,000
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant Information for Charge 1: 2019R-0076/155TH DISTRICT
Name: JAYSON MY’LEAQ BROWN
Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’09” tall, 160 lbs
Address: Cypress, TX 77438
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: 08/29/2023
Charges:
- Failure to Appear – Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Explanation Of Charges:
- Failure to Appear – Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon: The suspect is charged with failing to appear in court for a previous charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. This indicates a failure to fulfill their legal obligations related to this serious offense.
Bond:
- $5,000.00 Personal Recognizance Bond for Failure to Appear – Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant Information for Charge 1: 2022R-0139 – 1/155th Judicial District Court
Name: HECTOR TORRES
Suspect Description: White Male, 6’00” tall, 205 lbs
Address: Sugarland, TX 77479
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: 08/29/2023
Charges:
- Possession of Marijuana <2OZ
- Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G
Explanation Of Charges:
- Possession of Marijuana <2OZ: The suspect is charged with the possession of marijuana weighing less than 2 ounces, which is generally considered a small amount of marijuana.
- Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G: The suspect is charged with the possession of a controlled substance classified as Penalty Group 1, in the amount of less than 1 gram. This typically involves illegal drugs in a small quantity.
Bond:
- $1,000.00 Surety Bond for Possession of Marijuana <2OZ
- $15,000.00 Surety Bond for Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant Information for Charge 1: 23-08-0111/ACCL
- Warrant Information for Charge 2: 23-08-0111/155TH DISTRICT
Name: CHASITY TERRAE WALLER
Suspect Description: Black Female, 5’02” tall, 295 lbs
Address: Unlisted
Arresting Agency: Generic
Date of Arrest: 08/30/2023
Charges:
- Possession of Marijuana <2OZ (Drug-Free Zone)
- Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
Explanation Of Charges:
- Possession of Marijuana <2OZ (Drug-Free Zone): The suspect is charged with the possession of marijuana weighing less than 2 ounces within a drug-free zone as defined by Texas law. Drug-free zones typically include areas near schools, daycare centers, and other specified locations.
- Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon: The suspect is charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon, indicating they had a weapon on them without the necessary permits or under circumstances where it was not legally allowed.
Bond:
- $1,000.00 Surety Bond for Possession of Marijuana <2OZ (Drug-Free Zone)
- $5,000.00 Surety Bond for Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant Information for Charge 1: 063411/ACCL
- Warrant Information for Charge 2: 063411/ACCL
Name: DEBORAH DENISE CALLIS
Suspect Description: Black Female, 5’08” tall, 175 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: 09/09/2023
Charges:
- Driving With License Invalid With Previous Conviction/Suspension Without Financial Responsibility
Explanation Of Charges:
- Driving With License Invalid With Previous Conviction/Suspension Without Financial Responsibility: The suspect is charged with driving with a license that is invalid due to a previous conviction or suspension and without financial responsibility.
Bond:
- $1,000.00 Surety Bond for Driving With License Invalid With Previous Conviction/Suspension Without Financial Responsibility
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant Information for Charge 1: 23-09-0035/ACCL
Name: RODRIGO MEDINA SANCHEZ
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’09” tall, 120 lbs
Address: Lane City, TX 77453
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 09/10/2023
Charges:
- Driving While Intoxicated
Explanation Of Charges:
- Driving While Intoxicated: The suspect is charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Bond:
- $1,000.00 Surety Bond for Driving While Intoxicated
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant Information for Charge 1: 23002990/ACCL
Name: CARLOS VERA-FLORES
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’06” tall, 240 lbs
Address: Fayetteville, TX 78940
Arresting Agency: Fayette County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: 09/10/2023
Charges:
- Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence
Explanation Of Charges:
- Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence: The suspect is charged with committing assault, resulting in bodily injury, within a family or household relationship, which is considered domestic violence.
Bond:
- Not Set for Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant Information for Charge 1: 30132-1/FAYETTE CO