During the week from Monday, July 3, 2023, to Sunday, July 9, 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: Jessie Lee Simpson Jr.
Suspect Description: Black male, 5’05” tall, weighing 240 pounds.
Address: No Address Reported
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: July 3, 2023, at 2:27 AM
Charges:
- Assault Family/Household Member with Previous Conviction – Intimate Assault (IAT)
- Injury to a Child, Elderly Person, or Disabled Individual with Intent to Cause Bodily Injury
Explanation Of Charges:
- Assault Family/Household Member with Previous Conviction – Intimate Assault (IAT): This charge indicates that Jessie Lee Simpson Jr. is accused of committing assault against a family or household member with whom he has had a previous conviction of intimate assault. In simpler terms, he allegedly assaulted someone close to him, and because of a previous conviction related to assault in a domestic setting, the charges are more severe.
- Injury to a Child, Elderly Person, or Disabled Individual with Intent to Cause Bodily Injury: This charge means that Jessie Lee Simpson Jr. is alleged to have caused bodily injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled individual intentionally. It implies that he is accused of causing harm to a vulnerable person with the intention of hurting them physically.
Bond: $25,000.00 (Surety Bond)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 23002163/155TH DISTRICT
Name: Arnold Tenorio Perez Jr.
Suspect Description: White male, 5’10” tall, weighing 200 pounds.
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 4, 2023
Charges:
- Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
- Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair
- Aggravated Kidnapping with a Deadly Weapon
- Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, 4 grams to less than 200 grams (Federal Charge)
Explanation Of Charges:
- Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon: This charge indicates that Arnold Tenorio Perez Jr. is accused of committing a serious assault with a weapon capable of causing significant harm or death. The charge is “aggravated” because the alleged assault involved the use of a deadly weapon, making it a more severe offense.
- Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair: This charge means that Arnold Tenorio Perez Jr. is alleged to have tampered with or fabricated physical evidence with the intention of impairing or hindering an ongoing investigation. In other words, he is accused of trying to manipulate evidence to obstruct the law enforcement’s ability to uncover the truth.
- Aggravated Kidnapping with a Deadly Weapon: This charge suggests that Arnold Tenorio Perez Jr. is accused of kidnapping someone using a deadly weapon during the commission of the offense. Similar to the first charge, this is an “aggravated” offense due to the involvement of a deadly weapon, making it more serious.
- Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, 4 grams to less than 200 grams (Federal Charge): This charge indicates that Arnold Tenorio Perez Jr. is accused of being in possession of a controlled substance belonging to Penalty Group 1, which includes drugs with a high potential for abuse. The quantity of the substance in his possession is alleged to be between 4 grams and less than 200 grams. This charge appears to be a federal charge as it references the US District.
Bond:
- Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon: $100,000.00 (Surety Bond)
- Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair: $100,000.00 (Surety Bond)
- Aggravated Kidnapping with a Deadly Weapon: $100,000.00 (Surety Bond)
- Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1: No Bond (Federal Charge)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- 2022R-0173/155TH DISTRICT (for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon)
- 2022R-0174/155TH DISTRICT (for Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair)
- 22000960/155TH DISTRICT (for Aggravated Kidnapping with a Deadly Weapon)
- 6:13CR00215-01/US DISTRICT (for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1)
Name: Tina Ruth Jocobson
Suspect Description: White female, 5’04” tall, weighing 140 pounds.
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: July 4, 2023
Charges: Possession of Marijuana less than 2 ounces
Explanation Of Charges: Possession of Marijuana less than 2 ounces: This charge indicates that Tina Ruth Jocobson is accused of being in possession of marijuana, but the quantity of the substance is less than 2 ounces. Possession of marijuana in small amounts is generally considered a less serious offense compared to larger quantities.
Bond: $1,000.00 (Surety Bond)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 063409/ACCL
Name: Warren Micah Wright
Suspect Description: White male, 5’10” tall, weighing 172 pounds.
Address: Brenham, TX 77833
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: July 4, 2023, at 10:15 PM
Charges: Burglary of Habitation
Explanation Of Charges: Burglary of Habitation: This charge indicates that Warren Micah Wright is accused of unlawfully entering a habitation (a place where people live, such as a house or apartment) with the intent to commit a crime inside. Burglary of habitation is a serious offense as it involves violating someone’s home and can lead to significant penalties.
Bond: $50,000.00 (Surety Bond)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 063393/155TH DISTRICT, 23221 07/04/2023 BPD ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY VIOLENCE 063394/ACCL 5000.00/Surety Bond
Name: Rachel Rose Norton
Suspect Description: White female, 5’07” tall, weighing 200 pounds.
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: July 4, 2023, at 11:51 PM
Charges: Assault Causes Bodily Injury – Family Violence
Explanation Of Charges: Assault Causes Bodily Injury – Family Violence: This charge indicates that Rachel Rose Norton is accused of causing bodily injury to a family member or someone in a domestic relationship with her. Family violence refers to acts of violence, abuse, or threats against family or household members, and in this case, it resulted in bodily harm to the victim.
Bond: $5,000.00 (Surety Bond)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 063394/ACCL (Austin County Court at Law)
Name: Manford Charles Williams Jr.
Suspect Description: Black male, 6’00” tall, weighing 257 pounds.
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: July 5, 2023, at 10:00 AM
Charges: Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals: Kill/Poison/SBI (Serious Bodily Injury)
Explanation Of Charges: Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals: Kill/Poison/SBI (Serious Bodily Injury): This charge suggests that Manford Charles Williams Jr. is accused of committing a cruel act towards non-livestock animals, resulting in their death, poisoning them, or causing them serious bodily injury. It is a serious offense as it involves harm or violence against animals, which is illegal and considered to be a form of animal abuse.
Bond: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 2023R-0040 – 1/155th Judicial District Court
Name: Christopher Mark Phillips
Suspect Description: Black male, 5’11” tall, weighing 190 pounds.
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: July 5, 2023, at 3:58 PM
Charges: Parole Violation – Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams
Explanation Of Charges: Parole Violation – Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams: This charge indicates that Christopher Mark Phillips has violated the terms of his parole, which likely stems from a previous criminal conviction. The specific violation relates to possession of a controlled substance belonging to Penalty Group 1, with the quantity being between 1 gram and less than 4 grams. Penalty Group 1 substances typically include drugs with a high potential for abuse, such as opioids and cocaine.
Bond: Not Set (Usually, no bond is set for parole violations.)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 05-18-2023-07529275/PAROLE (Parole Authority)
Name: Celso Godoy Hernandez
Suspect Description: White male, 5’04” tall, weighing 175 pounds.
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 5, 2023, at 8:56 PM
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
Explanation Of Charges: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI): This charge indicates that Celso Godoy Hernandez was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to the extent that his normal faculties were impaired. Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense as it poses a significant risk to the driver, passengers, and other individuals on the road.
Bond: $1,000.00 (Surety Bond)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 23-07-0017/ACCL (Austin County Court at Law)
Name: Kari Kay Burt
Suspect Description: White female, 5’07” tall, weighing 157 pounds.
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: July 5, 2023, at 11:24 PM
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
Explanation Of Charges: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI): This charge indicates that Kari Kay Burt was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to the extent that her normal faculties were impaired. Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense as it poses a significant risk to the driver, passengers, and other individuals on the road.
Bond: $1,000.00 (Surety Bond)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 063456/ACCL (Austin County Court at Law)
Name: Franclin Gonzales
Suspect Description: White male, 5’02” tall, weighing 155 pounds.
Address: Houston, TX 77061
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 6, 2023, at 2:13 PM
Charges: Illegal Alien
Explanation Of Charges: Illegal Alien: This charge suggests that Franclin Gonzales is accused of being present in the country without proper legal authorization or documentation. Being an illegal alien means that the person is not legally permitted to reside or work in the country, and they may face immigration-related consequences.
Additional Charge (FTA/UNL Possession of Firearm by Felon): It appears that Franclin Gonzales is also facing a separate charge for Failure to Appear (FTA) related to the offense of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. This charge indicates that he failed to appear in court as required, and the original charge was for being a felon in possession of a firearm, which is illegal.
Bond: No Bond (for both charges)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 200594649/IMMIGRATION (for Illegal Alien charge), 2022R-0141 – 1/155th Judicial District Court (for FTA/UNL Possession of Firearm by Felon charge)
Name: Wayne Louis Houston Jr.
Suspect Description: Black male, 5’11” tall, weighing 230 pounds.
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 7, 2023, at 10:29 AM
Charges:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1 gram in a Drug-Free Zone (DFZ) with Intent to Deliver (IAT) (Texas Health and Safety Code 481.115)
- Expired Driver’s License
Explanation Of Charges:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1 gram in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Deliver (Texas Health and Safety Code 481.115): This charge indicates that Wayne Louis Houston Jr. is accused of possessing a controlled substance belonging to Penalty Group 1 (such as certain illegal drugs) in an amount less than 1 gram while being within a Drug-Free Zone, with the intention to deliver the substance. Being in a Drug-Free Zone can enhance the penalties for drug-related offenses near schools, playgrounds, or other designated areas.
- Expired Driver’s License: This charge indicates that Wayne Louis Houston Jr. was arrested for driving with an expired driver’s license, which means his license had reached its expiration date, and he continued to operate a vehicle without renewing it.
- Additional Charge (Failure to Appear/Bail Jumping): There is an additional charge indicating that Wayne Louis Houston Jr. failed to appear in court as required, which is commonly known as Failure to Appear (FTA) or Bail Jumping. This charge usually arises when a person misses a scheduled court appearance after being released on bail.
Bond:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1 gram in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Deliver: $10,000.00 (Surety Bond)
- Expired Driver’s License: $473.20 (Surety Bond)
- Failure to Appear/Bail Jumping: $860.60 (Surety Bond)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 23-05-18703/WALLER COUNTY (for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 charge), 063148/BMC (for Expired Driver’s License charge)
063148F 01/BMC (for Failure to Appear/Bail Jumping charge)
Name: Stefani Rae Sapaugh
Suspect Description: White female, 5’05” tall, weighing 160 pounds.
Address: No Address Reported
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 7, 2023, at 12:38 PM
Charges:
- Theft of Property valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000
- Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle
Explanation Of Charges:
- Theft of Property valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000: This charge suggests that Stefani Rae Sapaugh is accused of stealing property that is valued between $2,500 and $30,000. Theft offenses are based on the value of the stolen property, and the amount in question falls within this specified range.
- Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle: This charge indicates that Stefani Rae Sapaugh is accused of using a vehicle without the owner’s permission. Unauthorized use of a vehicle is a separate offense from auto theft, but it still involves the unlawful use of someone else’s vehicle without their consent.
Bond: No Bond (for both charges)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 2020R-0073 – 1/155th Judicial District Court (for both charges)
Name: Ryan Wade Brauner
Suspect Description: White male, 6’02” tall, weighing 250 pounds.
Address: Brenham, TX 77833
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 7, 2023, at 5:34 PM
Charges: Theft of Service valued at $100 or more but less than $750
Explanation Of Charges: Theft of Service valued at $100 or more but less than $750: This charge indicates that Ryan Wade Brauner is accused of obtaining services (such as labor or professional services) with a value of $100 or more but less than $750, without intending to pay for them. It involves dishonestly receiving services without fulfilling the financial obligation for those services.
Bond: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 23-0071/BURLESON CO (for Theft of Service charge)
Name: Juan Miguel Perez Jr.
Suspect Description: White male, 5’06” tall, weighing 140 pounds.
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: July 7, 2023, at 10:13 PM
Charges:
- Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle, with a value of $200 or more
- Reckless Driving
Explanation Of Charges:
- Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle, with a value of $200 or more: This charge suggests that Juan Miguel Perez Jr. was involved in a vehicular accident that caused damage to a vehicle or property, and the value of the damage is estimated to be $200 or more.
- Reckless Driving: This charge indicates that Juan Miguel Perez Jr. is accused of driving a vehicle in a manner that displayed a willful and wanton disregard for the safety of others on the road. Reckless driving involves actions that can pose a significant risk of harm to oneself and others.
Bond:
- Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle: $1000.00 (Cash Bond)
- Reckless Driving: $1000.00 (Surety Bond)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 23002215/ACCL (for both charges)
Name: Curtis Earl Mosley
Suspect Description: Black male, 5’09” tall, weighing 185 pounds.
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 8, 2023, at 3:08 AM
Charges: Assault Causes Bodily Injury – Family Violence
Explanation Of Charges: Assault Causes Bodily Injury – Family Violence: This charge indicates that Curtis Earl Mosley is accused of causing bodily injury to a family member or someone in a domestic relationship with him. Family violence refers to acts of violence, abuse, or threats against family or household members, and in this case, it resulted in bodily harm to the victim.
Bond: $2000.00 (Surety Bond)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 23-07-0032/ACCL (Austin County Court at Law)
Name: Herlandy Lopez
Suspect Description: White male, 5’08” tall, weighing 145 pounds.
Address: Manchester, IA 52057
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 9, 2023, at 12:56 AM
Charges: Fail to Identify Giving False/Fictitious Information
Explanation Of Charges:
- Fail to Identify Giving False/Fictitious Information: This charge suggests that Herlandy Lopez is accused of providing false or fictitious information about his identity to law enforcement officers during an investigation or arrest. Providing false information to law enforcement is illegal and can lead to additional charges.
- Additional Charge (Public Intoxication): It appears that Herlandy Lopez is also facing an additional charge for Public Intoxication. This charge indicates that he was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place, which can be a safety concern for both the individual and the public.
Bond:
- Fail to Identify Giving False/Fictitious Information: $1000.00 (Surety Bond)
- Public Intoxication: $500.00 (Personal Recognizance Bond)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 23-07-0034/ACCL (for Fail to Identify Giving False/Fictitious Information charge), 23-07-0034/JP4 (for Public Intoxication charge)
Name: Marcus Anthony Ward
Suspect Description: Black male, 5’11” tall, weighing 160 pounds.
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: July 9, 2023, at 3:10 AM
Charges: Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 or 2-A, in an amount of 4 grams or more but less than 400 grams
Explanation Of Charges: Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 or 2-A, in an amount of 4 grams or more but less than 400 grams: This charge indicates that Marcus Anthony Ward is accused of manufacturing or delivering a controlled substance belonging to Penalty Group 2 or 2-A. Penalty Group 2 substances may include drugs such as hallucinogens, certain stimulants, and depressants. The amount in question is alleged to be between 4 grams and less than 400 grams, which is a significant quantity.
Bond: $75,000.00 (Surety Bond)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: DC-2020-0018/Sheriff’s Office (for Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance charge)
