During the week from Monday, August 7, 2023, to Sunday, August 13, 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: Shawn Glenn Brotherton
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’09” tall, weighing 155 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: August 8, 2023
Charges:
- Expired Driver’s License
- Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G
- Theft of Property >=$2,500<$30K
Explanation Of Charges:
- Expired Driver’s License: Shawn Glenn Brotherton has been charged with driving with an expired driver’s license.
- Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G: He is also charged with the possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 1, with a weight of less than 1 gram.
- Theft of Property >=$2,500<$30K: Shawn Glenn Brotherton faces a charge of theft of property with a value between $2,500 and $30,000.
Bond: Shawn Glenn Brotherton is being held on a total surety bond of $40,500.00 for all charges combined.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant #119711-2 issued by SMC (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Expired Driver’s License.
- Warrant #23-08-0027 issued by 155TH DISTRICT (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charges of Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G and Theft of Property >=$2,500<$30K.
- Warrant #DC-2023-0027 issued by 155th Judicial District Court (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charges of Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B <1G and Theft of Property >=$2,500<$30K.
Name: Quincy Honre FunChess
Suspect Description: Black Male, 6’01” tall, weighing 200 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77053
Arresting Agency: Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Date of Arrest: August 8, 2023
Charge: Parole Violation – Theft of Property >=$2,500<$30K
Explanation Of Charge: Parole Violation – Theft of Property >=$2,500<$30K: Quincy Honre FunChess has been arrested for violating the terms of his parole. The specific violation is related to a charge of theft of property with a value between $2,500 and $30,000.
Bond: No bond has been set for this charge, indicating that Quincy Honre FunChess will be held in custody without the possibility of posting bail.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #1734073 issued by HARRIS COUNTY (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Parole Violation – Theft of Property >=$2,500<$30K.
Name: Patricia Dender
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’04” tall, weighing 196 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: August 10, 2023
Charge: Failure to Appear – Theft of Property >=$150K<$300K
Explanation Of Charge: Failure to Appear – Theft of Property >=$150K<$300K: Patricia Dender has been arrested for failing to appear in court as required. The original charge is related to theft of property with a value between $150,000 and $300,000. Patricia Dender’s failure to appear in court led to the issuance of a warrant for her arrest.
Bond: No bond has been set for this charge, indicating that Patricia Dender will be held in custody without the possibility of posting bail.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #2018R-0119 issued by the 155th Judicial District Court (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Failure to Appear – Theft of Property >=$150K<$300K.
Name: Sterling Thompson III
Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’11” tall, weighing 125 lbs
Address: Hempstead, TX 77445
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department
Date of Arrest: August 11, 2023
Charges:
- Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 or 2-A >=4G <400G
- Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 or 2-A >=4G <400G
Explanation Of Charges:
- Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance PG 2 or 2-A >=4G <400G: Sterling Thompson III has been charged with the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance classified under Penalty Group 2 or 2-A. The quantity of the substance involved is between 4 grams and 400 grams.
- Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance PG 2 or 2-A >=4G <400G: Sterling Thompson III faces a second charge of manufacturing or delivering a controlled substance classified under Penalty Group 2 or 2-A. Similar to the first charge, the quantity of the substance involved is between 4 grams and 400 grams.
Bond: For each charge, the bond has been set at $50,000, indicating the amount that needs to be paid to secure the release of Sterling Thompson III from custody.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant #DC-2022-0004 issued by the 155th Judicial District Court (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance PG 2 or 2-A >=4G <400G.
- Warrant #DC-2022-0005 issued by the 155th Judicial District Court (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance PG 2 or 2-A >=4G <400G.
Name: Aaron Costilla
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’05” tall, weighing 150 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office
Date of Arrest: August 11, 2023
Charge: Terroristic Threat of Family/Household
Explanation of Charge: Terroristic Threat of Family/Household: Aaron Costilla has been charged with making a terroristic threat against a family or household member. This charge typically involves making threats to cause bodily harm or commit violence against a family member or someone living in the same household, with the intent to cause fear or alarm.
Bond: The bond for this charge has been set at $5,000. This amount represents the sum required for Aaron Costilla’s release from custody while the legal proceedings continue.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #23-08-0046 issued by an unspecified authority (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Terroristic Threat of Family/Household.
Name: Melani Betanzos
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’07” tall, weighing 200 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office
Date of Arrest: August 12, 2023
Charges:
- No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed)
- No Liability Insurance
- Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence
Explanation of Charges:
- No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed): Melani Betanzos has been charged with operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license.
- No Liability Insurance: She is also charged with driving without liability insurance coverage.
- Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence: Additionally, Melani Betanzos faces a charge of assault causing bodily injury within a family or household relationship. This charge typically involves causing physical harm to a family or household member.
Bond: The total bond amount for all charges is $6,560. This amount represents the sum required for Melani Betanzos’ release from custody while the legal proceedings continue.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #061723 issued by an unspecified authority (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charges of No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed) and No Liability Insurance. Warrant #23-08-0046 issued by an unspecified authority (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.
Name: Simona Dumitru
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’02” tall, weighing 135 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77036
Arresting Agency: (Agency information not specified)
Date of Arrest: August 12, 2023
Charges:
- Burglary Habitation Intend Other Felony
- Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear Felony
Explanation of Charges:
- Burglary Habitation Intend Other Felony: Simona Dumitru has been charged with breaking into a residence with the intention of committing another felony. Burglary of a habitation involves unlawfully entering a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime, in this case, another felony offense.
- Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear Felony: Additionally, she faces charges of failing to appear in court after being released on bail for a previous felony offense.
Bond: The total bond amount for all charges is $30,560. This amount represents the sum required for Simona Dumitru’s release from custody while the legal proceedings continue.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #2022-5-3-A issued by an unspecified authority (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Burglary Habitation Intend Other Felony. Warrant #100499 issued by Wisconsin Waukesha for the charge of Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear Felony.
Name: Johnnie Hoffmann III
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’11” tall, weighing 187 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department
Date of Arrest: August 12, 2023
Charge: Driving With License Invalid With Previous Conviction/Suspension Without Financial Responsibility
Explanation of Charge: Driving With License Invalid With Previous Conviction/Suspension Without Financial Responsibility: Johnnie Hoffmann III has been charged with operating a vehicle with an invalid license while having a previous conviction or suspension and without maintaining financial responsibility (car insurance).
Bond: The bond amount for this charge is $1,000. This amount is required for Johnnie Hoffmann III’s release from custody while the legal proceedings continue.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #063630 issued by ACCL (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Driving With License Invalid With Previous Conviction/Suspension Without Financial Responsibility.
Name: Anthony Dewayne Jimmerson
Suspect Description: Black Male, 6’01” tall, weighing 140 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department
Date of Arrest: August 12, 2023
Charge: Public Intoxication
Explanation of Charge: Public Intoxication: Anthony Dewayne Jimmerson has been charged with being in a public place while intoxicated to the degree that he may pose a danger to himself or others.
Bond: The bond amount for this charge is $500. This amount is required for Anthony Dewayne Jimmerson’s release from custody while the legal proceedings continue.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #063195 issued by BMC (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Public Intoxication.
Name: Seroya Laberta Roberts
Suspect Description: Black Female, 5’02” tall, weighing 227 lbs
Address: Hellettsville, TX 77964
Arresting Agency: San Felipe Police Department
Date of Arrest: August 13, 2023
Charge: Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence
Explanation of Charge: Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence: Seroya Laberta Roberts has been charged with causing bodily injury to a family or household member through an act of violence, which falls under the category of family violence.
Bond: The bond amount for this charge is $5000. This amount is required for Seroya Laberta Roberts’ release from custody while the legal proceedings continue.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #23-0097 issued by ACCL (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence.
Name: Rigoberto Rebollar-Chavez
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’06” tall, weighing 190 lbs
Address: Brookshire, TX 77423
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office
Date of Arrest: August 13, 2023
Charge: Driving While Intoxicated with Child Under 15 Years of Age
Explanation of Charge: Driving While Intoxicated with Child Under 15 Years of Age: Rigoberto Rebollar-Chavez has been charged with driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs while there was a child under the age of 15 years old in the vehicle. This charge is a serious offense, as it involves endangering the safety and well-being of a child due to the impaired state of the driver.
Bond: The bond amount for this charge is $5000. This amount is required for Rigoberto Rebollar-Chavez’s release from custody while the legal proceedings continue.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #23-08-0051 issued by 155TH DISTRICT (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Driving While Intoxicated with Child Under 15 Years of Age.
Name: Railon Nicole Theriot
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’05” tall, weighing 117 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: SPD (Sealy Police Department)
Date of Arrest: August 13, 2023
Charge: Driving While Intoxicated
Explanation of Charge: Driving While Intoxicated: Railon Nicole Theriot has been charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This charge indicates that the individual’s blood alcohol concentration was above the legal limit while operating a motor vehicle.
Bond: The bond amount for this charge is $1000. This amount is required for Railon Nicole Theriot’s release from custody while the legal proceedings continue.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #23002656 issued by ACCL (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Driving While Intoxicated.
Name: Chad Bernard Henry
Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’11” tall, weighing 320 lbs
Address: Industry, TX 78944
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office
Date of Arrest: August 13, 2023
Charges:
- Driving While License Invalid
- Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear
Explanation of Charges:
- Driving While License Invalid: Chad Bernard Henry has been charged with operating a vehicle with an invalid driver’s license. This charge indicates that the individual was driving a vehicle without a valid driver’s license.
- Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear: In addition, he faces charges related to failing to appear in court as required. This suggests that he may have missed a scheduled court appearance related to a previous case.
Bond: The bond amount for the charges is $910 for Driving While License Invalid and $821.60 for Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear. These amounts are required for Chad Bernard Henry’s release from custody while the legal proceedings continue.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #061768 issued by BMC (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Driving While License Invalid. Warrant #061768F01 issued by BMC (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear.
