During the week from Monday, March 18, 2024, to Sunday, March 24, 2024, 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: Ricardo Ayala Jr.
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’08”, 200 lbs
Address: Marion, TX 78124
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 03/18/2024
Charges: DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 2ND
Explanation Of Charges: Driving While Intoxicated 2nd: This charge indicates that Ricardo Ayala Jr. was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol for the second time. Driving under the influence poses a serious risk to public safety, hence the legal consequences.
Bond: $5000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #: 24000891/ACCL (Austin County Court at Law)
Name: Jonathan Dewayne Ware Jr.
Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’11”, 184 lbs
Address: Katy, TX 77433
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 03/18/2024
Charges:
- Evading Arrest Detention
- Resist Arrest Search or Transport
- Theft of Firearm
- Burglary of Vehicles
- Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse
Explanation Of Charges:
- Evading Arrest Detention: Jonathan Dewayne Ware Jr. allegedly attempted to flee from law enforcement officers attempting to detain him. Evading arrest is a serious offense as it obstructs the duties of law enforcement.
- Resist Arrest Search or Transport: This charge suggests that Ware resisted or obstructed officers during his arrest, which can escalate situations and endanger both the individual and law enforcement.
- Theft of Firearm: This charge indicates that Ware is accused of stealing a firearm, which is a dangerous weapon and its theft can lead to further criminal activities.
- Burglary of Vehicles: Ware is accused of unlawfully entering vehicles with the intent to commit theft or another crime. Burglary of vehicles is a property crime and is punishable by law.
- Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse: This charge implies that Ware allegedly used someone else’s credit or debit card without their consent, which is a form of financial fraud and illegal.
Bond:
- Evading Arrest Detention: $10,000.00 Surety Bond
- Resist Arrest Search or Transport: $10,000.00 Surety Bond
- Theft of Firearm: $25,000.00 Surety Bond
- Burglary of Vehicles: $20,000.00 Surety Bond
- Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse: $30,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Evading Arrest Detention and Resist Arrest Search or Transport: Warrant #: 24000897/ACCL (Austin County Court at Law)
- Theft of Firearm: Warrant #: 24000897/155TH DISTRICT
- Burglary of Vehicles: Warrant #: 24-0002J3/ACCL (Austin County Court at Law)
- Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse: Warrant #: 24-0001J3/155TH (155th District Court)
Name: Christopher Michael Bowman
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’06”, 170 lbs
Address: Kerrville, TX 78028
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 03/19/2024
Charges:
- Parole Violation – Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance PG 1 >=1G<4G
- Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B >=4G<200G
Explanation Of Charges:
- Parole Violation – Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance PG 1 >=1G<4G: Christopher Michael Bowman is accused of violating the terms of his parole by allegedly engaging in the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, specifically between 1 and 4 grams of a substance categorized under Penalty Group 1.
- Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B >=4G<200G: Bowman is accused of possessing a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, specifically between 4 and 200 grams of a substance categorized under Penalty Group 1, which typically includes highly regulated and dangerous drugs.
Bond: Not Set
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Parole Violation: Warrant #: 06640020/TDCJ (Texas Department of Criminal Justice)
- Possession with Intent to Deliver: Warrant #: 2022R-0002 – 2/155th Judicial District Court
Name: Glenn Allen Meyer
Suspect Description: White Male, 6’01”, 145 lbs
Address: Wallis, TX 77485
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 03/19/2024
Charges: Indecency with a Child – Sexual Contact
Explanation Of Charges: Indecency with a Child – Sexual Contact: Glenn Allen Meyer is accused of engaging in sexual contact with a child, which is a serious offense involving inappropriate and illegal behavior towards a minor.
Bond: $100,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #: DC-2024-0003/155th Judicial District Court
Name: Christy Elaine Willingham
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’02”, 200 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 03/20/2024
Charges: Parole Violation – Driving While Intoxicated
Explanation Of Charges: Parole Violation – Driving While Intoxicated: Christy Elaine Willingham is accused of violating the terms of her parole by allegedly driving while under the influence of alcohol. Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense as it poses significant risks to public safety.
Bond: $1000.00 Personal Recognizance Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #: 20CR-35995 – 1/County Court at Law
Name: Jessica Michelle Goolsby
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’02”, 115 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Generic (Not specified)
Date of Arrest: 03/20/2024
Charges: Theft of Property >=$2,500<$30,000
Explanation Of Charges: Theft of Property >=$2,500<$30,000: Jessica Michelle Goolsby is accused of unlawfully taking property valued between $2,500 and $30,000. Theft of property is a criminal offense involving the unauthorized appropriation of another person’s belongings.
Bond: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #: CPS02024009330/CALCASIEU PARISH (Issuing authority from Calcasieu Parish)
Name: Tyler Gene Zapalac
Suspect Description: White Male, 6’04”, 170 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 03/21/2024
Charges: Probation Violation – Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 >=1G<4G
Explanation Of Charges: Probation Violation – Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 >=1G<4G: Tyler Gene Zapalac is accused of violating the terms of his probation by allegedly possessing a controlled substance, specifically between 1 and 4 grams of a substance categorized under Penalty Group 1.
Bond: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #: 2021R-0172 – 3/155th Judicial District Court
Name: Michael Lance Gentry
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’09”, 201 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Generic (Not specified)
Date of Arrest: 03/21/2024
Charges: Public Intoxication
Explanation Of Charges: Public Intoxication: Michael Lance Gentry is accused of being intoxicated to a degree that he posed a danger to himself or others in a public place.
Bond: $500.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #: 24000932/SMC (Issuing authority from SMC, not specified)
Name: Balihar Singh Mattu Jr.
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’11”, 173 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 03/21/2024
Charges: Commitment – Possession of Controlled Substance PG 3 < 28G
Explanation Of Charges: Commitment – Possession of Controlled Substance PG 3 < 28G: Balihar Singh Mattu Jr. is committed for allegedly being in possession of a controlled substance, specifically less than 28 grams of a substance categorized under Penalty Group 3.
Bond: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #: 063417/ACCL (Austin County Court at Law)
Name: Shawna Biscaro
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’05”, 185 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 03/22/2024
Charges:
- No Liability Insurance
- Expired or No License Plate
- Failure to Control Speed (Accident)
- Driving While License Invalid
- Speeding
Explanation Of Charges:
- No Liability Insurance: Shawna Biscaro is charged with driving a vehicle without having liability insurance, which is mandatory in most jurisdictions to cover potential damages in case of an accident.
- Expired or No License Plate: Biscaro is accused of driving a vehicle with either an expired license plate or no license plate attached, which is a violation of traffic regulations.
- Failure to Control Speed (Accident): This charge indicates that Biscaro allegedly failed to control her vehicle’s speed, resulting in an accident. This charge typically applies when the driver is found to be at fault for the collision due to excessive speed or lack of control.
- Driving While License Invalid: Biscaro is accused of driving a vehicle while her license was invalid, which could be due to suspension, revocation, or another reason rendering the license not legally usable for driving.
- Speeding: Biscaro is charged with driving at a speed exceeding the legal limit.
Bond: Not Set for any of the charges
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- No Liability Insurance: Warrant #: 301437-3/SMC (Issuing authority from SMC, not specified)
- Expired or No License Plate: Warrant #: 301437-2/SMC (Issuing authority from SMC, not specified)
- Failure to Control Speed (Accident): Warrant #: 280453-1/SMC (Issuing authority from SMC, not specified)
- Driving While License Invalid: Warrant #: 246017-2/SMC (Issuing authority from SMC, not specified)
- Speeding: Warrant #: 246017-1/SMC (Issuing authority from SMC, not specified)
Name: Marcos Vargas Gonzalez
Suspect Description: Hispanic Male, 5’08”, 180 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: 03/23/2024
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated
Explanation Of Charges: Driving While Intoxicated: Marcos Vargas Gonzalez is accused of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, which is a serious offense due to the potential danger it poses to public safety.
Bond: $1000.00 Cash Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #: 063070/ACCL (Austin County Court at Law)
Name: Samuel Brent Price
Suspect Description: White Male, 6’04”, 210 lbs
Address: New Ulm, TX 78944
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 03/23/2024
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated
Explanation Of Charges: Driving While Intoxicated: Samuel Brent Price is accused of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, which poses a serious risk to public safety.
Bond: $1000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #: 24-03-0080/ACCL (Austin County Court at Law)
Name: Antoine Ray Jackson
Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’11”, 155 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 03/23/2024
Charges: Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon
Explanation Of Charges: Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon: Antoine Ray Jackson, being a felon, is accused of unlawfully possessing a firearm, which is prohibited by law due to his prior felony conviction.
Bond: $15000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #: 24000945/155TH (155th District Court)
Name: Deanna Marie McFadden
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’06”, 130 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: 03/24/2024
Charges:
- Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B >=1G<4G
- Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2 >= 1G<4G
- Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2 >= 4G<400G
- False Drug Test Falsification Device
Explanation Of Charges:
- Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1/1-B >=1G<4G: Deanna Marie McFadden is accused of possessing between 1 and 4 grams of a controlled substance categorized under Penalty Group 1, which includes drugs with a high potential for abuse and limited medical use.
- Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2 >= 1G<4G: McFadden is charged with possessing between 1 and 4 grams of a controlled substance categorized under Penalty Group 2.
- Possession of Controlled Substance PG 2 >= 4G<400G: McFadden is accused of possessing between 4 and 400 grams of a controlled substance categorized under Penalty Group 2.
- False Drug Test Falsification Device: McFadden is charged with possessing or using a device intended to falsify a drug test result, which is illegal and undermines the integrity of drug testing procedures.
Bond:
- $25000.00 Surety Bond for each of the three possession charges
- $1000.00 Surety Bond for False Drug Test Falsification Device charge
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant #: 063071/155TH DISTRICT (155th District Court) for all possession charges
- Warrant #: 063072/ACCL (Austin County Court at Law) for False Drug Test Falsification Device charge
Name: Coy Lane Koehl
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’11”, 140 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77043
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 03/24/2024
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated
Explanation Of Charges: Driving While Intoxicated: Coy Lane Koehl is accused of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, which is a serious offense due to the potential danger it poses to public safety.
Bond: $1000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #: 24-03-0085/ACCL (Austin County Court at Law)
Name: Crista Lia Robinson
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’05”, 265 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: 03/24/2024
Charges: Terroristic Threat of Family/Household
Explanation Of Charges: Terroristic Threat of Family/Household: Crista Lia Robinson is accused of making threats of violence or harm towards her family or household members, which is a serious offense under the law.
Bond: $10,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #: 063073/ACCL (Austin County Court at Law)
Name: Michael Harold McNeely
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’04”, 250 lbs
Address: Wallis, TX 77485
Arresting Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Date of Arrest: 03/24/2024
Charges: Intoxication Assault with Vehicle Serious Bodily Injury
Explanation Of Charges: Intoxication Assault with Vehicle Serious Bodily Injury: Michael Harold McNeely is accused of causing serious bodily injury to another person while operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. This charge indicates that McNeely’s intoxication led to an accident resulting in significant harm to another individual.
Bond: $30,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #: 2024-406490/155TH (155th District Court)
