During the week from Monday, April 15, 2024, to Sunday, April 21, 2024, 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: Rafael Cruz-Ventura
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’07”, 175 lbs
Address: Memphis, TN 38118
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 04/15/2024
Charges:
- Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, Less than 1 gram (POSS CS PG 1/1-B <1G)
- No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed)
Explanation Of Charges:
- Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, Less than 1 gram: This charge indicates that Rafael Cruz-Ventura was found in possession of a controlled substance belonging to Penalty Group 1, specifically less than 1 gram. Penalty Group 1 includes drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine.
- No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed): This charge signifies that Rafael Cruz-Ventura was driving without a valid driver’s license when he was not licensed to operate a vehicle.
Bond:
- Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, Less than 1 gram: $15,000 Surety Bond
- No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed): $500 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, Less than 1 gram: Warrant #24-04-0053 issued by the 155th District Court
- No Warrant Information for the charge of No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed)
Name: Esdras Ramos Mendoza
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’06”, 120 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: 04/15/2024
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
Explanation Of Charges: Driving While Intoxicated: This charge indicates that Esdras Ramos Mendoza was operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that their normal faculties were impaired.
Bond: Driving While Intoxicated: $1,000 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Driving While Intoxicated: Warrant #063502 issued by ACCL
Name: Alberto Mejia
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’06”, 176 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 04/16/2024
Charges: Theft of Property Valued between $30,000 and $150,000 (THEFT PROP >=$30K<$150K)
Explanation Of Charges: Theft of Property Valued between $30,000 and $150,000: This charge indicates that Alberto Mejia is accused of unlawfully taking property with a value ranging from $30,000 to $150,000 belonging to another individual or entity without their consent.
Bond: Theft of Property Valued between $30,000 and $150,000: $30,000 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Theft of Property Valued between $30,000 and $150,000: Warrant #1816106 issued by Harris County
Name: Billy Mitchell
Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’10”, 215 lbs
Address: Humble, TX 77346
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 04/17/2024
Charges:
- Parole Violation – Burglary of Vehicles (PAROLE/BURLGARY OF VEHICLES)
- Driving with License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility (DRIVING W/LIC INV W/PREV CONV/SUSP W/O FIN RES)
Explanation Of Charges:
- Parole Violation – Burglary of Vehicles: This charge indicates that Billy Mitchell has violated the terms of their parole by allegedly committing burglary of vehicles, which involves unlawfully entering a vehicle with the intent to commit theft or another felony.
- Driving with License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility: This charge suggests that Billy Mitchell was driving with a license that was previously suspended due to a conviction, and without financial responsibility, meaning without proper insurance coverage.
Bond:
- Parole Violation – Burglary of Vehicles: No Bond
- Driving with License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Parole Violation – Burglary of Vehicles: Warrant #03816432 issued by Parole
- Driving with License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility: Warrant #24CR-37706 issued by the County Court at Law
Name: Austin Bollinger
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’08”, 145 lbs
Address: Tomball, TX 77375
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 04/17/2024
Charges:
- Parole Violation – Assault Peace Officer/Judge (PV/ASSAULT PEACE OFFICER/JUDGE)
- Parole Violation – Assault Family/Household Member Impede Breath/Circulation (PAROLE/ASSAULT FAM/HOUSE MEM IMPEDE BREATH/CIRCULAT)
Explanation Of Charges:
- Parole Violation – Assault Peace Officer/Judge: This charge indicates that Austin Bollinger has violated the terms of their parole by allegedly assaulting a peace officer or judge, which may involve physically attacking or threatening harm to an individual in law enforcement or a judicial position.
- Parole Violation – Assault Family/Household Member Impede Breath/Circulation: This charge suggests that Austin Bollinger has violated the terms of their parole by allegedly committing assault against a family or household member, specifically by impeding their breath or circulation, indicating a potentially serious form of domestic violence.
Bond:
- Parole Violation – Assault Peace Officer/Judge: No Bond
- Parole Violation – Assault Family/Household Member Impede Breath/Circulation: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Parole Violation – Assault Peace Officer/Judge: Warrant #2020R-0115 issued by the 155th Judicial District Court
- Parole Violation – Assault Family/Household Member Impede Breath/Circulation: Warrant #07889710 issued by Parole
Name: Jontae Racquel Johnson
Suspect Description: Black Female, 5’03”, 108 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 04/17/2024
Charges:
- No Liability Insurance
- Driving While License Invalid
- Speeding
- Expired or No License Plate (Trailer)
- Child Passenger Safety Seat System
- Defective or No Tail Lamps
- Fail to Report Change of Address on Driver’s License
Explanation Of Charges:
- No Liability Insurance: This charge indicates that Jontae Racquel Johnson was driving a vehicle without having liability insurance, which is required by law in most jurisdictions to cover potential damages or injuries resulting from a car accident.
- Driving While License Invalid: This charge suggests that Jontae Racquel Johnson was operating a vehicle with an invalid driver’s license, meaning her license was not valid or legal at the time of driving.
- Speeding: This charge indicates that Jontae Racquel Johnson was driving at a speed exceeding the legal limit.
- Expired or No License Plate (Trailer): This charge signifies that Jontae Racquel Johnson was operating a trailer with an expired license plate or without a license plate altogether, which is against traffic regulations.
- Child Passenger Safety Seat System: This charge suggests that Jontae Racquel Johnson failed to properly secure a child passenger in a safety seat system, violating child safety laws.
- Defective or No Tail Lamps: This charge indicates that Jontae Racquel Johnson was driving a vehicle with defective tail lamps or without functioning tail lamps, which is a violation of vehicle equipment regulations.
- Fail to Report Change of Address on Driver’s License: This charge suggests that Jontae Racquel Johnson failed to report a change of address on her driver’s license within the required timeframe, which is typically mandated by law.
Bond: All charges: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: All charges: Warrant #Various issued by SMC (Sealy Municipal Court)
Name: Joseph Adam Mesa
Suspect Description: White Male, 6’00”, 170 lbs
Address: No Address Listed
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 04/17/2024
Charges:
- Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon (UNL POSS FIREARM BY FELON)
- Aggravated Robbery (AGG ROBBERY)
- Deadly Conduct – Discharge Firearm (DEADLY CONDUCT DISCHARGE FIREARM)
- Speeding
- Driving While License Invalid
- Interfering with Emergency Call
- Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon
- Aggravated Kidnapping with Bodily Injury
- Attempt to Commit Murder
- Failure to Appear – Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child (FTA/AGG SEXUAL ASSAULT CHILD)
Explanation Of Charges:
- Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon: This charge indicates that Joseph Adam Mesa, being a convicted felon, was found in possession of a firearm, which is prohibited by law.
- Aggravated Robbery: This charge suggests that Joseph Adam Mesa committed robbery while inflicting or threatening to inflict serious bodily injury or using or exhibiting a deadly weapon.
- Deadly Conduct – Discharge Firearm: This charge indicates that Joseph Adam Mesa discharged a firearm in a manner that endangered the life of another person.
- Speeding: This charge indicates that Joseph Adam Mesa was driving at a speed exceeding the legal limit.
- Driving While License Invalid: This charge suggests that Joseph Adam Mesa was operating a vehicle with an invalid driver’s license.
- Interfering with Emergency Call: This charge indicates that Joseph Adam Mesa interfered with an emergency call, which may involve preventing or hindering someone from seeking assistance during an emergency.
- Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon: This charge suggests that Joseph Adam Mesa committed assault with a deadly weapon, resulting in serious bodily injury or the threat thereof.
- Aggravated Kidnapping with Bodily Injury: This charge indicates that Joseph Adam Mesa committed kidnapping while causing bodily injury to the victim.
- Attempt to Commit Murder: This charge suggests that Joseph Adam Mesa attempted to commit murder, indicating a deliberate and unsuccessful effort to take someone’s life.
- Failure to Appear – Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child: This charge indicates that Joseph Adam Mesa failed to appear in court for the charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child.
Bond:
- Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon: $350,000 Surety Bond
- Aggravated Robbery: $350,000 Surety Bond
- Deadly Conduct – Discharge Firearm: $200,000 Surety Bond
- Speeding: $1,000 Surety Bond
- Driving While License Invalid: $1,000 Surety Bond
- Interfering with Emergency Call: $50,000 Surety Bond
- Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon: $200,000 Surety Bond
- Aggravated Kidnapping with Bodily Injury: $350,000 Surety Bond
- Attempt to Commit Murder: $200,000 Surety Bond
- Failure to Appear – Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon, Aggravated Robbery, Deadly Conduct – Discharge Firearm, Attempt to Commit Murder: Warrant #2024-4-11-A issued by the 155th District Court
- Interfering with Emergency Call: Warrant #24CR-37760 issued by the County Clerk
- Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon, Aggravated Kidnapping with Bodily Injury: Warrants DC-2024-0005 and DC-2024-0006 issued by the 155th Judicial District Court
- Failure to Appear – Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child: Warrant #2024R-0043 issued by the 155th Judicial District Court
Name: Dixon Angel Echeverria-Matute
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’11”, 160 lbs
Address: Katy, TX 77494
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 04/18/2024
Charges: Failure to Appear – Driving While Intoxicated (FTA/DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED)
Explanation Of Charges: Failure to Appear – Driving While Intoxicated: This charge indicates that Dixon Angel Echeverria-Matute failed to appear in court for the charge of driving while intoxicated, suggesting a violation of the legal requirement to attend scheduled court proceedings related to this offense.
Bond: Failure to Appear – Driving While Intoxicated: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Failure to Appear – Driving While Intoxicated: Warrant #22CR-37144 issued by the County Court at Law
Name: Jamie Brondell Boriths
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’04”, 195 lbs
Address: Pipe Creek, TX 78063
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 04/19/2024
Charges: Failure to Appear – Criminal Trespass (FTA/CRIMINAL TRESPASS)
Explanation Of Charges: Failure to Appear – Criminal Trespass: This charge indicates that Jamie Brondell Boriths failed to appear in court for the charge of criminal trespass, which involves unlawfully entering or remaining on someone else’s property without permission.
Bond: Failure to Appear – Criminal Trespass: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Failure to Appear – Criminal Trespass: Warrant #24-01-00018 issued by Bandera County
Name: Daniel Taiser Hindi
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’11”, 180 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 04/19/2024
Charges: Assault Family/Household Member Impede Breath/Circulation
Explanation Of Charges: Assault Family/Household Member Impede Breath/Circulation: This charge suggests that Daniel Taiser Hindi is accused of intentionally impeding the breath or circulation of a family or household member, indicating a potentially serious form of domestic violence.
Bond: Assault Family/Household Member Impede Breath/Circulation: $30,000 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Assault Family/Household Member Impede Breath/Circulation: Warrant #24001257 issued by the 155th District Court
Name: Rachel Denise Gonzales
Suspect Description: Black Female, 5’03”, 143 lbs
Address: La Grange, TX 78945
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 04/19/2024
Charges:
- Driving While Intoxicated 2nd
- Collision Involving Damage to Vehicle Greater than or Equal to $200
Explanation Of Charges:
- Driving While Intoxicated 2nd: This charge indicates that Rachel Denise Gonzales was driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs for the second time, suggesting a repeated offense of impaired driving.
- Collision Involving Damage to Vehicle Greater than or Equal to $200: This charge suggests that Rachel Denise Gonzales was involved in a collision resulting in damage to a vehicle amounting to $200 or more.
Bond:
- Driving While Intoxicated 2nd: $1,000 Surety Bond
- Collision Involving Damage to Vehicle Greater than or Equal to $200: $1,000 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Driving While Intoxicated 2nd, Collision Involving Damage to Vehicle Greater than or Equal to $200: Warrant #24001264 issued by ACCL
Name: Lee Michael Vincent
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’11”, 168 lbs
Address: Richmond, TX 77469
Arresting Agency: Wallis Police Department (WPD)
Date of Arrest: 04/20/2024
Charges: Unauthorized Use of Vehicle
Explanation Of Charges: Unauthorized Use of Vehicle: This charge indicates that Lee Michael Vincent allegedly used a vehicle without the owner’s consent or authorization, which is against the law.
Bond: Unauthorized Use of Vehicle: $20,000 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Unauthorized Use of Vehicle: Warrant #030583 issued by the 155th District Court
Name: Gordon Scott Gunnels
Suspect Description: White Male, 6’00”, 190 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SFPD)
Date of Arrest: 04/20/2024
Charges: Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams (POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=4G<200G)
Explanation Of Charges: Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams: This charge indicates that Gordon Scott Gunnels was found in possession of a controlled substance belonging to Penalty Group 1, specifically 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams. Penalty Group 1 includes drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine.
Bond: Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams: $50,000 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams: Warrant #012382 issued by the 155th District Court
Name: Bryant Demond Blaze
Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’08”, 170 lbs
Address: Friendswood, TX 77546
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: 04/21/2024
Charges:
- Resist Arrest Search or Transport
- Terroristic Threat of Family/Household
Explanation Of Charges:
- Resist Arrest Search or Transport: This charge suggests that Bryant Demond Blaze resisted or obstructed a law enforcement officer while they were attempting to perform an arrest, search, or transport.
- Terroristic Threat of Family/Household: This charge indicates that Bryant Demond Blaze made a threat to commit violence or harm against a family or household member with the intent to cause fear or disruption.
Bond:
- Resist Arrest Search or Transport: $100,000 Surety Bond
- Terroristic Threat of Family/Household: $100,000 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Both charges: Warrant #063503 issued by ACCL
Name: Austin Jess Martinez
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’08”, 170 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: 04/21/2024
Charges:
- Terroristic Threat Cause Fear of Imminent Serious Bodily Injury
- Fail to Identify Giving False/Fictitious Information
Explanation Of Charges:
- Terroristic Threat Cause Fear of Imminent Serious Bodily Injury: This charge indicates that Austin Jess Martinez made a threat to cause fear of imminent serious bodily injury to another person, which is considered a terroristic threat under the law.
- Fail to Identify Giving False/Fictitious Information: This charge suggests that Austin Jess Martinez failed to provide accurate identification or gave false or fictitious information to law enforcement officers.
Bond:
- Terroristic Threat Cause Fear of Imminent Serious Bodily Injury: $10,000 Surety Bond
- Fail to Identify Giving False/Fictitious Information: $10,000 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Both charges: Warrant #063504 issued by ACCL
Name: Deion Christopher Bates
Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’08”, 165 lbs
Address: Fulshear, TX 77441
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SFPD)
Date of Arrest: 04/21/2024
Charges:
- Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams (POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=1G<4G)
- Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair
Explanation Of Charges:
- Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams: This charge indicates that Deion Christopher Bates was found in possession of a controlled substance belonging to Penalty Group 1, specifically 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams. Penalty Group 1 includes drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine.
- Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair: This charge suggests that Deion Christopher Bates tampered with or fabricated physical evidence with the intent to impair its verity, legibility, or availability in an official proceeding.
Bond:
- Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams: Not Set
- Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair: Not Set
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Both charges: Warrant #012383 issued by the 155th District Court
