During the week from Monday, July 24, 2023, to Sunday, July 30, 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: Joseph Adam Mesa
Suspect Description: White Male, 6’00” tall, weighing 210 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 24, 2023
Charges:
- Aggravated Sexual Assault – Child
- Driving While License Invalid
Explanation Of Charges:
- Aggravated Sexual Assault – Child: Joseph Adam Mesa has been charged with aggravated sexual assault against a child. This is a serious charge indicating that he is accused of sexually assaulting a child, which typically involves force, violence, or coercion.
- Driving While License Invalid: Additionally, he faces a charge of driving while his license was invalid.
Bond:
- Surety Bond in the amount of $100,000.00 for the charge of Aggravated Sexual Assault – Child.
- Cash Bond in the amount of $475.80 for the charge of Driving While License Invalid.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #2023-7-20-A issued by the 155th District Court (155TH DISTRICT) for the charge of Aggravated Sexual Assault – Child.
Warrant #138185-2 issued by SMC (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Driving While License Invalid.
Name: Kenneth Lee Weems
Suspect Description: White Male, 6’01” tall, weighing 175 lbs
Address: Flatonia, TX 78941
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 24, 2023
Charges: Parole Violation – Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, 1-Gram or More but Less than 4 Grams
Explanation Of Charges: Kenneth Lee Weems has been arrested for a parole violation related to a charge of possession of a controlled substance belonging to Penalty Group 1, in an amount equal to or more than 1 gram but less than 4 grams. This suggests that he violated the terms of his parole by being arrested for a new offense involving possession of a controlled substance within the specified quantity range.
Bond: No Bond – This indicates that no bond amount has been set for the Parole Violation charge.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #2020R-0045 – 3 issued by the 155th Judicial District Court for the charge of Parole Violation – Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, 1-Gram or More but Less than 4 Grams.
Name: Leon Wallace
Suspect Description: Black Male, 6’00” tall, weighing 175 lbs
Address: Not Listed
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: July 24, 2023
Charges: Theft of Mail from 10 or Fewer Addresses
Explanation Of Charges: Leon Wallace has been charged with theft involving mail from 10 or fewer addresses. This suggests that he is accused of stealing mail from a limited number of addresses.
Bond: Surety Bond in the amount of $5,000.00 for the charge of Theft of Mail from 10 or Fewer Addresses.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #23002424 issued by ACCL (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Theft of Mail from 10 or Fewer Addresses.
Name: Xavier Abelardo Perez-Gomez
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’10” tall, weighing 180 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77018
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO) and ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
Date of Arrest: July 25, 2023
Charges:
- Illegal Alien
- Forgery – Financial Instrument
Explanation Of Charges:
- Illegal Alien: Xavier Abelardo Perez-Gomez has been charged with being an illegal alien, indicating that he is believed to be residing in the country without legal authorization.
- Forgery – Financial Instrument: He is also charged with forgery of a financial instrument. This suggests that he is accused of creating, altering, or using a document with the intent to deceive or defraud, specifically related to a financial transaction.
Bond:
- No Bond for the charge of Illegal Alien.
- Surety Bond in the amount of $20,000.00 for the charge of Forgery – Financial Instrument.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant issued by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) for the charge of Illegal Alien.
Warrant #30102018TU1 issued by the 155th District Court (155TH DISTRICT) for the charge of Forgery – Financial Instrument.
Name: Dario Vargas
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’08” tall, weighing 190 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Wallis Police Department (WPD)
Date of Arrest: July 26, 2023
Charges:
- Expired or No License Plate (Trailer)
- No Liability Insurance
- Driving While License Invalid
- Speeding
- Failure to Yield Right of Way to an Emergency Vehicle
- Driving While License Invalid
- Speeding
- No Liability Insurance
Explanation Of Charges:
- Expired or No License Plate (Trailer): Dario Vargas has been charged with driving a trailer with an expired or missing license plate.
- No Liability Insurance: He is also charged with driving without liability insurance coverage.
- Driving While License Invalid: Additionally, he faces charges of driving with an invalid license.
- Speeding: Dario Vargas has been charged with exceeding the designated speed limit.
- Failure to Yield Right of Way to an Emergency Vehicle: He is also charged with failing to yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle.
- Driving While License Invalid: Dario Vargas faces another charge of driving with an invalid license.
- Speeding: He is charged with another instance of exceeding the designated speed limit.
- No Liability Insurance: Dario Vargas is charged again with driving without liability insurance coverage.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant #126218-1 issued by SMC (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Expired or No License Plate (Trailer).
- Warrant #126218-2 issued by SMC (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of No Liability Insurance.
- Warrant #126218-3 issued by SMC (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Driving While License Invalid.
- Warrant #128537-1 issued by SMC (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Speeding.
- Warrant #128537-2 issued by SMC (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Failure to Yield Right of Way to an Emergency Vehicle.
- Warrant #128537-3 issued by SMC (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Driving While License Invalid.
- Warrant #137218-1 issued by SMC (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Speeding.
- Warrant #137218-2 issued by SMC (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of No Liability Insurance.
Name: Gregory M. Johnson Jr.
Suspect Description: Black Male, 6’00” tall, weighing 225 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77029
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: July 26, 2023
Charges: Assault Causes Bodily Injury – Family Violence
Explanation Of Charges: Gregory M. Johnson Jr. has been charged with assault that caused bodily injury within a family relationship, which is categorized as family violence. This indicates that he is accused of causing physical harm to a family member or someone in a domestic relationship.
Bond: Surety Bond in the amount of $5,000.00 for the charge of Assault Causes Bodily Injury – Family Violence.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #2453456 issued by HARRIS COUNTY for the charge of Assault Causes Bodily Injury – Family Violence.
Name: Kelli Alyssa Schroeder
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’05” tall, weighing 160 lbs
Address: New Ulm, 78950
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 26, 2023
Charges: Driving with License Invalid with Previous Conviction or Suspension Without Financial Responsibility
Explanation Of Charges: Kelli Alyssa Schroeder has been charged with driving with a license that is invalid due to a previous conviction or suspension, and without maintaining the required financial responsibility (typically referring to insurance coverage).
Bond: Surety Bond in the amount of $1,000.00 for the charge of Driving with License Invalid with Previous Conviction or Suspension Without Financial Responsibility.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #23-07-0103 issued by ACCL (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Driving with License Invalid with Previous Conviction or Suspension Without Financial Responsibility.
Name: Emily Wagner
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’10” tall, weighing 275 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 27, 2023
Charges: Disorderly Conduct – Discharge/Display Firearm
Explanation Of Charges: Emily Wagner has been charged with disorderly conduct related to discharging or displaying a firearm. This suggests that she is accused of engaging in behavior that posed a threat to public peace by displaying or firing a firearm in a manner that disturbed the peace.
Bond: Personal Recognizance Bond (PR bond) in the amount of $2,000.00 for the charge of Disorderly Conduct – Discharge/Display Firearm.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #23CR-37496 issued by the Sheriff’s Office for the charge of Disorderly Conduct – Discharge/Display Firearm.
Name: Michael Alan Burnham
Suspect Description: White Male, 6’00” tall, weighing 225 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 27, 2023
Charges: Possession of Child Pornography
Explanation Of Charges: Michael Alan Burnham has been charged with possession of child pornography. This indicates that he is accused of possessing sexually explicit images or videos involving minors.
Bond: Surety Bond in the amount of $125,000.00 for the charge of Possession of Child Pornography.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #DC-2023-0026 issued by the 155th District Court (155TH DISTRICT) for the charge of Possession of Child Pornography.
Name: James Garcia
Suspect Description: White Male, 6’02” tall, weighing 255 lbs
Address: Wallis, TX 77485
Arresting Agency: Wallis Police Department (WPD)
Date of Arrest: July 27, 2023
Charges: Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, 1-Gram or More but Less than 4 Grams (Bond Violation)
Explanation Of Charges: James Garcia is being held on a charge of possession of a controlled substance belonging to Penalty Group 1, with an amount greater than or equal to 1 gram but less than 4 grams. This may involve substances like illegal drugs or controlled medications.
Bond: Surety Bond in the amount of $5,000.00 for the charge of Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, 1-Gram or More but Less than 4 Grams.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #23DCR102667 issued by FORT BEND COUNTY for the charge of Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, 1-Gram or More but Less than 4 Grams (Bond Violation).
Name: Terrance Wayne Smith
Suspect Description: Black Male, 6’01” tall, weighing 200 lbs
Address: Wallis, TX 77485
Arresting Agency: Unlisted
Date of Arrest: July 27, 2023
Charges:
- Expired Registration
- No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed)
Explanation Of Charges:
- Expired Registration: Terrance Wayne Smith has been charged with having a vehicle with expired registration, indicating that the vehicle’s registration had lapsed.
- No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed): Additionally, he faces a charge of driving without a valid driver’s license.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
Warrant #291473-1 issued by SEALY MUNICIPAL COURT for the charge of Expired Registration.
Warrant #291473.2 issued by SEALY MUNICIPAL COURT for the charge of No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed).
Name: Deanna Gardea Hernandez
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’06” tall, weighing 200 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77066
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: July 28, 2023
Charges: Assault Causes Bodily Injury – Family Violence
Explanation Of Charges: Deanna Gardea Hernandez has been charged with assault causing bodily injury within a family relationship, categorized as family violence. This suggests that she is accused of causing physical harm to a family member or someone in a domestic relationship.
Bond: Surety Bond in the amount of $2,510.00 for the charge of Assault Causes Bodily Injury – Family Violence.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #2431104 issued by HARRIS COUNTY for the charge of Assault Causes Bodily Injury – Family Violence.
Name: Jose Ricardo Chavez
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’10” tall, weighing 220 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77086
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: July 28, 2023
Charges: Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, 1-Gram or More but Less than 4 Grams
Explanation Of Charges: Jose Ricardo Chavez has been charged with the possession of a controlled substance belonging to Penalty Group 1, with an amount greater than or equal to 4 grams but less than 200 grams. This likely involves illegal drugs or controlled medications.
Bond: The bond amount for this charge has not been provided (“Not Set”).
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #063629 issued by the 155th District Court (155TH DISTRICT) for the charge of Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, 1-Gram or More but Less than 4 Grams.
Name: Troy Darnell Gaddis Jr.
Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’09” tall, weighing 155 lbs
Address: Schertz, TX 78101
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 28, 2023
Charges:
- Possession of Marijuana (Less than 2 ounces)
- Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon
Explanation Of Charges:
- Possession of Marijuana (Less than 2 ounces): Troy Darnell Gaddis Jr. has been charged with the possession of marijuana in an amount less than 2 ounces.
- Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon: Additionally, he faces a charge of unlawfully carrying a weapon, suggesting that he was in possession of a weapon without proper authorization or licensing.
Bond:
- Surety Bond in the amount of $2,000.00 for the charge of Possession of Marijuana (Less than 2 ounces).
- Surety Bond in the amount of $4,000.00 for the charge of Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant #23-07-0117 issued by ACCL (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Possession of Marijuana (Less than 2 ounces).
- Warrant #23-07-0017 issued by ACCL (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon.
Name: Linda Marie Cloud
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’02” tall, weighing 130 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 29, 2023
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated
Explanation Of Charges: Linda Marie Cloud has been charged with driving while intoxicated, indicating that she was operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Bond: Surety Bond in the amount of $2,000.00 for the charge of Driving While Intoxicated.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #23-07-0119 issued by ACCL (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charge of Driving While Intoxicated.
Name: Fredrick Cecil Grosvenor
Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’08” tall, weighing 160 lbs
Address: Spring, TX 77379
Arresting Agency: Wallis Police Department (WPD)
Date of Arrest: July 29, 2023
Charges: Public Intoxication
Explanation Of Charges: Fredrick Cecil Grosvenor has been charged with public intoxication, indicating that he was arrested for being in a public place while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the degree that he posed a danger to himself or others.
Bond: Personal Recognizance Bond (PR bond) in the amount of $500.00 for the charge of Public Intoxication.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #68068 issued by WALLIS MUNICIPAL COURT for the charge of Public Intoxication.
Name: Tomara Michelle Jones
Suspect Description: Black Female, 5’03” tall, weighing 122 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 29, 2023
Charges:
- Fail to Stop (Stop Sign-Line)
- Driving While License Invalid
- Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility
- No Rear License Plate (When Required)
- Driver License Restriction – Stated on License
- Expired or No License Plate
Explanation Of Charges:
- Fail to Stop (Stop Sign-Line): Tomara Michelle Jones is charged with failing to stop at a stop sign or failing to stop behind the marked stop line.
- Driving While License Invalid: She is also charged with driving with an invalid license.
- Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility: Additionally, she faces a charge of failing to maintain proper financial responsibility (insurance).
- No Rear License Plate (When Required): Jones is charged with not having a rear license plate when it was required by law.
- Driver License Restriction – Stated on License: This charge suggests that she violated a restriction stated on her driver’s license.
- Expired or No License Plate: She is also charged with having an expired or no license plate.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #118089-1, 118089-2, 118089-3, 241590-1, 241590-2, 241590-3, 243929-1, 243929-2 issued by SEALY MUNICIPAL COURT for various charges. Warrant #290467-1 issued by SEALY MUNICIPAL COURT for the charge of Expired or No License Plate.
Name: Quincy Taylor Harris
Suspect Description: Black Male, 6’01” tall, weighing 165 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 29, 2023
Charges:
- Driving with License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility
- Theft of Property $2,500 to $30,000
Explanation Of Charges:
- Driving with License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility: Quincy Taylor Harris is charged with driving with a license that has been previously convicted or suspended, and without the required financial responsibility (insurance).
- Theft of Property $2,500 to $30,000: Additionally, he faces a charge of theft of property with a value ranging from $2,500 to $30,000.
Bond:
- Surety Bond in the amount of $2,000.00 for the charge of Driving with License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility.
- Surety Bond in the amount of $8,000.00 for the charge of Theft of Property $2,500 to $30,000.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #23-07-0120 issued by ACCL (Issuing authority information is not clearly defined) for the charges of Driving with License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension without Financial Responsibility and Theft of Property $2,500 to $30,000.
Name: Ash Bernard Darby
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’10” tall, weighing 210 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 29, 2023
Charges: Public Intoxication
Explanation Of Charges: Ash Bernard Darby has been charged with public intoxication, indicating that he was arrested for being in a public place while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the degree that he posed a danger to himself or others.
Bond: Surety Bond in the amount of $500.00 for the charge of Public Intoxication.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #23-07-0122 issued by JP1 (Justice of the Peace Precinct 1) for the charge of Public Intoxication.
Name: Mark Aaron Cordes
Suspect Description: White Male, 6’01” tall, weighing 160 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 30, 2023
Charges: Assault
Explanation Of Charges: Mark Aaron Cordes has been charged with assault, indicating that he was involved in a physical altercation causing harm or threat of harm to another individual.
Bond: Surety Bond in the amount of $500.00 for the charge of Assault.
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #30924 issued by JP3 (Justice of the Peace Precinct 3) for the charge of Assault.
