During the week from Monday, January 5, 2026 – Sunday, January 11, 2026 the Austin County Jail saw a number of individuals being booked following their arrests. This Austin County jail 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. It’s important to remember that all individuals mentioned in this report are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 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.
HOOD, ALTON LEE
Description: 250 lbs, Black male
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department
Charges:
Assault on a Family or Household Member with a Previous Conviction
Explanation of Charges:
This felony charge alleges the suspect intentionally caused bodily injury to a family or household member and has a prior conviction for a similar offense.
Bond: $50,000 surety bond
ASHTON, FRANK NORRIS JR.
Description: 405 lbs, Black male
Address: Columbus, TX 78934
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Department
Charges:
Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1/1-B, 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams
Explanation of Charges:
This felony charge applies to possession of a large amount of a controlled substance such as methamphetamine, cocaine, or heroin.
Bond: No bond
POWELL, WILLIAM EDWARD
Description: 180 lbs, White male
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department
Charges:
Public Intoxication
Explanation of Charges:
Public intoxication occurs when a person appears in a public place while intoxicated to the degree they may endanger themselves or others.
Bond: $500 surety bond
YBARRA, ANGEL JR.
Description: 210 lbs, White male
Address: Wallis, TX 77845
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Department
Charges:
Assault on a Family or Household Member by Impeding Breath or Circulation
Explanation of Charges:
This felony charge alleges the suspect intentionally restricted another person’s breathing or blood circulation, commonly referred to as strangulation.
Bond: $100,000 surety bond
ARGUELLO, ISRAEL BARRETO
Description: 180 lbs, White male
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Department
Charges:
Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals: Kill, Poison, or Seriously Injure
Discharge of a Firearm on or Across a Public Road
Discharge of a Firearm on or Across a Public Road
Illegal Alien (ICE Hold)
Explanation of Charges:
The animal cruelty charge alleges intentional harm or killing of a non-livestock animal.
The firearm charges involve discharging a weapon on or across a public roadway, which is prohibited due to safety concerns.
The ICE hold indicates federal immigration authorities have requested detention.
Bond:
Animal cruelty: $30,000 surety bond
Firearm discharge (each): $1,000 surety bond
ICE hold: No bond
HILL, JONATHAN RENAUDE
Description: 130 lbs, Black male
Address: Junction, TX 76849
Arresting Agency: Texas DPS – Rangers
Charges:
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Explanation of Charges:
This felony charge alleges the suspect caused serious bodily injury or threatened another person while using or exhibiting a deadly weapon.
Bond: $100,000 surety bond
LONGORIA, MOSES GABRIEL
Description: 195 lbs, Hispanic male
Address: Wallis, TX 77485
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Department
Charges:
Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear
Explanation of Charges:
This charge applies when a person released on bond fails to appear in court as required.
Bond: Not set
COSTELLO, ALEX JEREMY
Description: 140 lbs, White male
Address: Richmond, TX 77406
Arresting Agency: Constable Precinct 4
Charges:
Terroristic Threat Involving a School or School Bus
Stalking
Explanation of Charges:
The terroristic threat charge involves a threat of violence related to a school setting.
Stalking involves repeated actions intended to harass, alarm, or threaten another person.
Bond: No bond
FINDEISEN, CARTER WILLIAM
Description: 150 lbs, White male
Address: Cat Spring, TX 78933
Arresting Agency: Texas Parks & Wildlife
Charges:
Taking Wildlife Resources Without Consent
Explanation of Charges:
This charge alleges the unlawful taking of wildlife without the landowner’s permission.
Bond: $5,000 surety bond
PLUMB, ADRIAN
Description: 170 lbs, White female
Address: Brenham, TX 77833
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Department
Charges:
False Alarm or Report
Explanation of Charges:
This charge alleges the suspect knowingly made a false report to law enforcement or emergency services.
Bond: No bond
BAILEY, EARL EDWARD JR.
Description: 195 lbs, Black male
Address: New Ulm, TX 78950
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department
Charges:
Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1/1-B, 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams
Explanation of Charges:
This felony charge involves possession of a significant quantity of a controlled substance.
Bond: $75,000 surety bond
MARTINEZ TORRIENTE, ARMANDO A.
Description: 170 lbs, Hispanic male
Address: Austin, TX 78731
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department
Charges:
Theft of Property $100 or More but Less Than $750
Theft of Property $750 or More but Less Than $2,500
Explanation of Charges:
These charges allege unlawful taking of property within the listed value ranges.
Bond:
$2,000 surety bond
$4,000 surety bond
PEREZ TELLEZ, ROGELIO ANGEL
Description: 170 lbs, White male
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department / Austin County Sheriff’s Department
Charges:
Driving Under the Influence by a Minor
Tampering with a Government Record
Driving Without Required Headlights
No Driver’s License
Minor in Possession of Alcohol
Illegal Alien (ICE Hold)
Explanation of Charges:
These charges stem from alleged alcohol-related driving offenses, documentation violations, and an immigration hold.
Bond:
Multiple misdemeanor bonds totaling $2,000
ICE hold: No bond
ARISMENDEZ, JACOB
Description: 180 lbs, White male
Address: Eagle Lake, TX 77434
Arresting Agency: Texas DPS
Charges:
Intoxication Assault with a Vehicle Causing Serious Bodily Injury
Explanation of Charges:
This felony charge alleges the suspect caused serious bodily injury to another person while operating a vehicle under the influence.
Bond: $25,000 surety bond
JOHNSON, JASMINE
Description: 180 lbs, Black female
Address: San Felipe, TX 77473
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Department
Charges:
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Explanation of Charges:
This felony charge alleges the suspect threatened or injured another person while using or exhibiting a deadly weapon.
Bond: $100,000 surety bond
MCBRIDE, DYLAN
Description: 134 lbs, Black male
Address: San Felipe, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department
Charges:
Theft of Property $750 or More but Less Than $2,500
Theft of Property $100 or More but Less Than $750
Theft of Property $750 or More but Less Than $2,500
Explanation of Charges:
These charges allege multiple theft offenses involving property within the listed value ranges.
Bond:
$7,000 surety bond
$5,000 surety bond
$5,000 surety bond
