During the week from Monday, June 19, 2023, to Sunday, June 25, 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: Patrick Dewayne Starks

Address:  Bellville, TX 77418
Suspect Description: Black male, 6’02”, 180 lbs
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: June 19, 2023
Charges:

  1. CPF/No Liability Insurance (Case No. 119114-4/SMC)
  2. CPF/No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed) (Case No. 119114-3/SMC)
  3. CPF/Defective or No Tail Lamps (Case No. 119114-2/SMC)
  4. CPF/Defective or No Headlamps (Case No. 119114-1/SMC)
  5. CPF/No Liability Insurance (Case No. 119176-3/SMC)
  6. CPF/No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed) (Case No. 119176-2/SMC)
  7. Speeding (Case No. 157015-1/SMC)
  8. No Liability Insurance (Case No. 138866-3/SMC)
  9. No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed) (Case No. 138866-2/SMC)
  10. Disregard Railroad Crossing Gate (Case No. 138866-1/SMC)
  11. No Liability Insurance (Warrant No. 22-38324J1 – 1/JP1)
  12. No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed) (Warrant No. 22-38325J1 – 1/JP1)
  13. Violate Promise to Appear (Uniform Act) (Warrant No. 22-38324J1A – 1/JP1)
  14. No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed) (Case No. 157015-2/SMC)

Explanation of Charges:

  1. CPF/No Liability Insurance: The suspect was driving a vehicle without valid liability insurance.
  2. CPF/No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed): The suspect was operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license.
  3. CPF/Defective or No Tail Lamps: The suspect’s vehicle had malfunctioning or missing tail lamps.
  4. CPF/Defective or No Headlamps: The suspect’s vehicle had malfunctioning or missing headlamps.
  5. CPF/No Liability Insurance: The suspect was driving a vehicle without valid liability insurance.
  6. CPF/No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed): The suspect was operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license.
  7. Speeding: The suspect was driving above the posted speed limit.
  8. No Liability Insurance: The suspect was driving a vehicle without valid liability insurance.
  9. No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed): The suspect was operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license.
  10. Disregard Railroad Crossing Gate: The suspect failed to obey a railroad crossing gate.
  11. No Liability Insurance: The suspect was driving a vehicle without valid liability insurance (warrant issued).
  12. No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed): The suspect was operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license (warrant issued).
  13. Violate Promise to Appear (Uniform Act): The suspect failed to appear in court as promised (warrant issued).
  14. No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed): The suspect was operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license.

Bond:

  1. CPF/No Liability Insurance: Not Set
  2. CPF/No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed): Not Set
  3. CPF/Defective or No Tail Lamps: Not Set
  4. CPF/Defective or No Headlamps: Not Set
  5. CPF/No Liability Insurance: Not Set
  6. CPF/No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed): Not Set
  7. Speeding: $500.00 Surety Bond
  8. No Liability Insurance: $500.00 Surety Bond
  9. No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed): $500.00 Surety Bond
  10. Disregard Railroad Crossing Gate: $500.00 Surety Bond
  11. No Liability Insurance (Warrant): $750.00 Surety Bond
  12. No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed) (Warrant): $750.00 Surety Bond
  13. Violate Promise to Appear (Uniform Act) (Warrant): $750.00 Surety Bond
  14. No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed): $500.00 Surety Bond

Warrant #/Issuing Authority:

No Liability Insurance (Warrant): 22-38324J1 – 1/JP1
No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed) (Warrant): 22-38325J1 – 1/JP1
Violate Promise to Appear (Uniform Act) (Warrant): 22-38324J1A – 1/JP1
These warrant numbers were issued by the authority known as JP1 (Justice of the Peace Court 1) and are associated with the respective charges.

 

 

Name: Luis Angel Sanchez

Address:  Sealy, TX 77474
Suspect Description: White male, 5’06”, 190 lbs
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: June 20, 2023
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More (Case No. 2015R-0177 – 1/155th Judicial District Court)
Explanation of Charges:  Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More: The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and this is the third or subsequent offense. This charge indicates a history of previous DWI convictions.
Bond: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  This booking report does not mention any specific warrant number or issuing authority in relation to the charge of Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More. However, it is implied that the arrest was made based on probable cause and the charge will be addressed in the 155th Judicial District Court.

 

Name: Omar Zavala

Address:  Wallis, TX 77485
Suspect Description: White male, 5’06”, 165 lbs
Arresting Agency: Wallis Police Department (WPD)
Date of Arrest: June 20, 2023
Charges:  Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 Less than 1 Gram (Case No. 23DCR102676/Fort Bend County)
Explanation of Charges:  Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 Less than 1 Gram: The suspect was found to be in possession of a controlled substance belonging to Penalty Group 1, which typically includes drugs like cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and certain prescription medications. The amount of the substance found in the suspect’s possession was less than 1 gram.
Bond: $1,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  The booking report does not mention any specific warrant number or issuing authority in relation to the charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 Less than 1 Gram. However, the case is associated with Fort Bend County, indicating that the arrest is within the jurisdiction of Fort Bend County.

 

Name: Cathleen Canty Kennedy

Address:  Bellville, TX 77418
Suspect Description: Black female, 5’07”, 153 lbs
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: June 20, 2023
Charges:

  1. CPF/Possession or Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia (Case No. 061436/BMC)
  2. CPF/No Liability Insurance (Case No. 062906/BMC)

Explanation of Charges:

  1. CPF/Possession or Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia: The suspect was arrested for possessing or delivering items that are used for drug-related activities, such as drug pipes, syringes, or other equipment commonly associated with the consumption or distribution of illegal drugs.
  2. CPF/No Liability Insurance: The suspect was driving a vehicle without valid liability insurance.

Bond: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  This booking report does not mention any specific warrant number or issuing authority for the charges of Possession or Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia and No Liability Insurance. It indicates that the arrest was made based on probable cause, and the cases will likely be addressed in the appropriate local municipal court (BMC).

 

 

Name: Stephen Wayne Miller

Address:  Wallis, TX 77485
Suspect Description: White male, 5’10”, 190 lbs
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: June 21, 2023
Charges:  Expired or No License Plate (Case No. 290971-1/SMC)
Explanation of Charges:  Expired or No License Plate: The suspect was arrested for operating a vehicle with either an expired license plate or no license plate at all. This offense relates to the registration and display requirements for license plates on motor vehicles.
Bond: Not Set
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  This booking report does not mention any specific warrant number or issuing authority in relation to the charge of Expired or No License Plate. The arrest appears to have been made based on the observation or enforcement by the Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO).

 

Name: Victor Rudy Cano

Address:  Cleveland, TX 77327
Suspect Description: Hispanic male, 5’10”, 180 lbs
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: June 21, 2023
Charges:

  1. Possession or Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia (Case No. 063368/BMC)
  2. Failure to Appear (Case No. 063368F-01/BMC)
  3. Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 between 1 gram and 4 grams (Case No. 1689560/Harris County)
  4. Open Container in Motor Vehicle – Driver (Case No. 170717-1/SMC)
  5. Failure to Appear – Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1-Between 1 gram and 4 grams (Warrant No. 2023R-0021 – 1/155th Judicial District Court)

Explanation of Charges:

  1. Possession or Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia: The suspect was arrested for possessing or delivering items used for drug-related activities, such as drug pipes, syringes, or other equipment commonly associated with the consumption or distribution of illegal drugs.
  2. Failure to Appear: The suspect failed to appear in court as required for a previous charge or citation.
  3. Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 between 1 gram and 4 grams: The suspect was found to be in possession of a controlled substance belonging to Penalty Group 1 in an amount between 1 gram and 4 grams. This penalty group typically includes drugs like cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and certain prescription medications.
  4. Open Container in Motor Vehicle – Driver: The suspect was driving a motor vehicle with an open container of alcohol accessible to the driver.
  5. Failure to Appear – Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1-Between 1 gram and 4 grams: The suspect failed to appear in court as required for a previous charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1-Between 1 gram and 4 grams.

Bond:

  1. Possession or Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia: $863.20 Surety Bond
  2. Failure to Appear: $860.60 Surety Bond
  3. Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 between 1 gram and 4 grams: No Bond
  4. Open Container in Motor Vehicle – Driver: $750.00 Surety Bond
  5. Failure to Appear – Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1-Between 1 gram and 4 grams: No Bond

Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  Failure to Appear – Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1-Between 1 gram and 4 grams: Warrant No. 2023R-0021 – 1/155th Judicial District Court

 

Name: Jason Wesley Skillern

Address:  Houston, TX 77080
Suspect Description: Black male, 5’05”, 155 lbs
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: June 21, 2023
Charges:  Theft of Property Valued at $2,500 or More but Less than $30,000 (Case No. 30122021TH1/155th District)
Explanation of Charges:  Theft of Property Valued at $2,500 or More but Less than $30,000: The suspect was arrested for allegedly committing the offense of stealing or unlawfully taking someone else’s property. The value of the stolen property is estimated to be between $2,500 and $30,000.
Bond: $30,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  The booking report specifies the case number as 30122021TH1/155th District, indicating that the charge was filed in the 155th District Court. However, it does not mention any specific warrant number or issuing authority for this particular charge.

 

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Name: Alejandro Arteaga

Address:  Sealy, TX 77474
Suspect Description: White male, 5’05”, 165 lbs
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: June 22, 2023
Charges:  Parole Violation – Sexual Assault of a Child (Case No. 220506335/Montgomery County)
Explanation of Charges:  Parole Violation – Sexual Assault of a Child: The suspect was arrested for violating the terms of their parole related to a previous conviction of sexual assault against a child. A parole violation occurs when an individual fails to comply with the conditions set forth during their release from prison.
Bond: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  The booking report does not mention any specific warrant number or issuing authority for the charge of Parole Violation – Sexual Assault of a Child. The arrest appears to have been made based on a parole violation report or notification received by the Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO) from Montgomery County.

 

Name: Earlvon Markel Bennett

Address:  Houston, TX 77028
Suspect Description: Black male, 5’05”, 165 lbs
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: June 22, 2023
Charges:  Theft of a Firearm (Case No. DC-2023-0018/155th Judicial District Court)
Explanation of Charges:  Theft of a Firearm: The suspect was arrested for allegedly stealing a firearm. This charge indicates that the suspect unlawfully took possession of someone else’s firearm without their permission or authorization.
Bond: $10,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  The booking report specifies the case number as DC-2023-0018 from the 155th Judicial District Court. However, it does not mention any specific warrant number or issuing authority for this charge.

 

Name: Troy Scott Ingenhuett

Address:  Sealy, TX 77474
Suspect Description: White male, 5’07”, 205 lbs
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: June 22, 2023
Charges:

  1. Unlawful Use of a Criminal Instrument (Case No. FOC-0200/ACCL)
  2. Resist Arrest, Search, or Transport (Case No. 23-06-0092/ACCL)
  3. Escape While Arrested/Confined – Felony (Case No. DC-2023-0021/155th Judicial District Court)
  4. Theft of Property Valued Less than $2,500 with Two or More Previous Convictions (Case No. DC-2023-0022/155th Judicial District Court)
  5. Burglary of a Building (Case No. 2015R-0051 – 3/155th Judicial District Court)
  6. Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1-Between 1 gram and 4 grams (Case No. 2022R-0007 – 2/155th Judicial District Court)

Explanation of Charges:

  1. Unlawful Use of a Criminal Instrument: The suspect was arrested for utilizing a device or tool commonly used for criminal activities.
  2. Resist Arrest, Search, or Transport: The suspect resisted or obstructed the lawful arrest, search, or transportation by law enforcement officers.
  3. Escape While Arrested/Confined – Felony: The suspect escaped from custody or confinement while being arrested for a felony offense.
  4. Theft of Property Valued Less than $2,500 with Two or More Previous Convictions: The suspect is accused of stealing property with a value of less than $2,500, and this offense is enhanced due to having two or more previous theft-related convictions.
  5. Burglary of a Building: The suspect unlawfully entered or remained in a building with the intent to commit a crime, such as theft or assault.
  6. Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1-Between 1 gram and 4 grams: The suspect was found to be in possession of a controlled substance belonging to Penalty Group 1 in an amount between 1 gram and 4 grams. This penalty group typically includes drugs like cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and certain prescription medications.

Bond:

  1. Unlawful Use of a Criminal Instrument: $5,000.00 Surety Bond
  2. Resist Arrest, Search, or Transport: $10,000.00 Surety Bond
  3. Escape While Arrested/Confined – Felony: $50,000.00 Surety Bond
  4. Theft of Property Valued Less than $2,500 with Two or More Previous Convictions: $25,000.00 Surety Bond
  5. Burglary of a Building: No Bond
  6. Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1-Between 1 gram and 4 grams: No Bond

Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  The booking report does not mention any specific warrant numbers or issuing authorities for the charges listed above. However, the charges appear to have been filed in the respective local judicial district courts (155th Judicial District Court and ACCL) and the Austin County Criminal Justice System (ACCL).

 

Name: Carzavier Lafonte Robinson

Address:  Edna, TX 77957
Suspect Description: Black male, 6’03”, 300 lbs
Arresting Agency: Wallis Police Department (WPD)
Date of Arrest: June 22, 2023
Charges:  Failure to Appear – Driving While Intoxicated (Case No. 28525/Jackson County)
Explanation of Charges:  Failure to Appear – Driving While Intoxicated: The suspect failed to appear in court as required for a previous charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI). This charge typically refers to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Bond: $20,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  The booking report specifies the case number as 28525 from Jackson County, indicating that the original charge and warrant were issued by the Jackson County jurisdiction.

 

 

Name: Steven David Brack

Address:  New Ulm, TX 78950
Suspect Description: White male, 5’10”, 200 lbs
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: June 23, 2023
Charges:  Reckless Driving (Case No. 23-06-0096/ACCL)
Explanation of Charges:  Reckless Driving: The suspect was arrested for operating a motor vehicle in a manner that exhibited a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of others. Reckless driving involves behaviors such as excessive speeding, weaving through traffic, or other dangerous driving actions.
Bond: $1,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  The booking report mentions the case number as 23-06-0096 from the Austin County Criminal Justice System (ACCL), but it does not specify any warrant number or issuing authority for this charge.

 

Name: Edward Cantu

Address:  Houston, TX 77087
Suspect Description: White male, 5’04”, 150 lbs
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: June 23, 2023
Charges:  Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear – Felony (Case No. 2021R-0021 – 1/155th Judicial District Court)
Explanation of Charges:  Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear – Felony: The suspect is accused of failing to appear in court as required while out on bail for a felony offense. Bail jumping refers to the act of intentionally failing to appear in court, violating the conditions of release set by the court.
Bond: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  The booking report specifies the case number as 2021R-0021 from the 155th Judicial District Court. However, it does not mention any specific warrant number or issuing authority for this charge.

 

Name: Kimberly Spears

Address:  Wallis, TX 77485
Suspect Description: White female, 5’05”, 140 lbs
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: June 23, 2023
Charges:  Assault Family/Household Member with Previous Conviction (Case No. 23-06-0105/155th District)
Explanation of Charges:  Assault Family/Household Member with Previous Conviction: The suspect was arrested for allegedly assaulting a family or household member. This charge indicates that there is a previous conviction related to assault against a family or household member.
Bond: $40,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  The booking report specifies the case number as 23-06-0105 from the 155th District Court. However, it does not mention any specific warrant number or issuing authority for this charge.