During the week from Monday, March 25, 2024, to Sunday, March 31, 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: Jalisa Nicole Johnson
Suspect Description: Black, Female, 5’03”, 280 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department
Date of Arrest: 03/25/2024
Charges: Theft of Property Greater than or Equal to $100 and Less than $750
Explanation Of Charges: This charge refers to an incident where the suspect allegedly stole property valued between $100 and $750. The law specifies different ranges of theft based on the value of the property stolen, and in this case, it pertains to a misdemeanor level theft due to the specified value range.
Bond: $1500.00/Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 23CCR-233041/Fort Bend County
Name: Derek Edward Johnston
Suspect Description: White, Male, 6’01”, 190 lbs
Address: Rosenberg, TX 77471
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department
Date of Arrest: 03/25/2024
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) with BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) Greater Than or Equal to 0.15
Explanation Of Charges: This charge is levied when a person operates a motor vehicle in a public place while intoxicated, specifically with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or higher, which is almost twice the legal limit. This indicates a significant level of impairment, making it a more severe offense compared to a standard DWI charge.
Bond: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 23CR-37320 – County Court at Law
Name: Francisco Fernandez-Delgado
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’06” tall, 165 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 03/25/2024
Charges: Theft
Explanation Of Charges: Theft: The act of taking someone else’s property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it.
Bond: $500.00 Personal Recognizance Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 2024-3-21-A/SMC
Name: Eddie Dwayn Edwards
Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’08” tall, 145 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 03/26/2024
Charges:
- Assault Family/Household Member with Previous Conviction
- Fail to Identify Giving False/Fictitious Info
Explanation Of Charges:
- Assault Family/Household Member with Previous Conviction: Assault against a family or household member with a prior conviction for a similar offense.
- Fail to Identify Giving False/Fictitious Info: Providing false or fictitious information when asked to identify oneself by law enforcement.
Bond:
- $15,000.00 Surety Bond
- $1,000.00 Personal Recognizance Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- 24-03-0094/155TH DISTRICT
- 24-03-0094/ACCL
Name: Gustavo Flores Jr.
Suspect Description: White Male, 6’00” tall, 240 lbs
Address: Channelview, TX 77530
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 03/26/2024
Charges: Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 or 2-A, 4 grams or more but less than 400 grams (PV/MAN DEL CS PG 2 OR 2-A >=4G <400G)
Explanation Of Charges: Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 or 2-A, 4 grams or more but less than 400 grams: Alleged involvement in the possession and intended distribution of a controlled substance, classified under Penalty Group 2 or 2-A, with a quantity between 4 grams and less than 400 grams.
Bond: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 2015R-0065/155TH DISTRICT
Name: Marquis Stephon Jones Sr.
Suspect Description: Mixed Male, 6’01” tall, 185 lbs
Address: Richmond, TX 77407
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 03/26/2024
Charges: Theft of Property Valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000 (THEFT PROP >=$2,500<$30K)
Explanation Of Charges: Theft of Property Valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000: Allegation of unlawfully taking property with a value equal to or exceeding $2,500 but less than $30,000.
Bond: Not Set
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 2021R-0055/155TH DISTRICT
Name: Kayla Michelle Boyd
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’07” tall, 216 lbs
Address: Wallis, TX 77485
Arresting Agency: Generic (not listed)
Date of Arrest: 03/26/2024
Charges:
- Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair
- Abandon/Endanger Child Intent/Know/Reck/Crim Neg
- Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 or 1-B, 200 grams or more, Drug-Free Zone Increase Applies
Explanation Of Charges:
- Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair: Allegation of altering or destroying physical evidence with the intention of obstructing an investigation or judicial proceeding.
- Abandon/Endanger Child Intent/Know/Reck/Crim Neg: Accusation of knowingly or recklessly endangering a child’s life or health.
- Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 or 1-B, 200 grams or more, Drug-Free Zone Increase Applies: Alleged possession of a controlled substance classified under Penalty Group 1 or 1-B, with a quantity equal to or exceeding 200 grams, with an enhancement for being in a drug-free zone.
Bond:
- $30,000.00 Surety Bond
- $20,000.00 Surety Bond
- $50,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- DC-2024-0002/155TH DISTRICT
- 062217/155TH DISTRICT
- 062217/155TH DISTRICT
Name: Joseph Dean Tesar
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’05” tall, 170 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Generic
Date of Arrest: 03/26/2024
Charges:
- Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon
- Unlawful Carrying Weapon in Prohibited Places
- Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 or 1-B, 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams
Explanation Of Charges:
- Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon: Allegation of possessing a firearm while being a convicted felon.
- Unlawful Carrying Weapon in Prohibited Places: Accusation of carrying a weapon in areas where carrying firearms is prohibited by law.
- Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 or 1-B, 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams: Alleged possession of a controlled substance classified under Penalty Group 1 or 1-B, with a quantity between 1 gram and less than 4 grams.
Bond:
- $30,000.00 Surety Bond
- $30,000.00 Surety Bond
- $30,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- 063074/155TH DISTRICT
- 063074/155TH DISTRICT
- 063074/155TH DISTRICT
Name: Michael Lance Gentry
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’09” tall, 200 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 03/27/2024
Charges:
- Public Intoxication with 3 Prior Convictions (Section 49.02)
- Disorderly Conduct with 3 Prior Convictions (Section 42.01)
Explanation Of Charges:
- Public Intoxication with 3 Prior Convictions: Allegation of being intoxicated to the degree that the person may endanger themselves or others in a public place, with three previous convictions for the same offense.
- Disorderly Conduct with 3 Prior Convictions: Accusation of engaging in behavior that disturbs the peace and order in a public place, with three prior convictions for the same offense.
Bond:
- $5,000.00 Surety Bond
- $5,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- 24001001/ACCL
- 24001001/ACCL
Name: Joshua Jordan Cathey
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’09” tall, 135 lbs
Address: Groveton, TX 75845
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 03/28/2024
Charges: Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 or 1-B, less than 1 gram (POSS CS PG 1/1-B <1G)
Explanation Of Charges: Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 or 1-B, less than 1 gram: Allegation of possessing a controlled substance classified under Penalty Group 1 or 1-B, with a quantity less than 1 gram.
Bond: $15,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 24-03-0099/155TH DISTRICT
Name: Stephen James Majewski
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’11” tall, 180 lbs
Address: Wallis, TX 77485
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 03/28/2024
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated/Open Alcohol Container
Explanation Of Charges: Driving While Intoxicated/Open Alcohol Container: Accusation of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, with an open container of alcohol in the vehicle.
Bond: $1,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 24-03-0098/ACCL
Name: William Craig Burch
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’11” tall, 240 lbs
Address: Cat Spring, TX 78933
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 03/28/2024
Charges:
- Indecency with Child Sexual Contact
- Indecency with Child Sexual Contact
- Indecency with Child Sexual Contact
- Indecency with Child Sexual Contact
- Indecency with Child Sexual Contact
- Indecency with Child Sexual Contact
Explanation Of Charges: Indecency with Child Sexual Contact: Allegation of engaging in indecent sexual contact with a child.
Bond: $100,000.00 Surety Bond for each charge
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 2024R-0053 – 1/155th Judicial District Court
Name: Gordon Scott Gunnels
Suspect Description: White Male, 6’00” tall, 190 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 03/28/2024
Charges:
- Interference with Public Duties
- Criminal Trespass
Explanation Of Charges:
- Interference with Public Duties: Allegation of obstructing or hindering a public servant in the performance of their official duties.
- Criminal Trespass: Accusation of unlawfully entering or remaining on someone else’s property without permission.
Bond:
- $1,000.00 Surety Bond
- $1,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- 24001005/ACCL
- 24001005/ACCL
Name: Jeremy Eernisse
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’09” tall, 160 lbs
Address: Brenham, TX 77833
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 03/28/2024
Charges: Reckless Driving
Explanation Of Charges: Reckless Driving: Allegation of operating a vehicle in a manner that exhibits a willful disregard for the safety of others.
Bond: $1,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 24-03-0101/ACCL
Name: Demetrius Dwayne Peacock
Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’10” tall, 165 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 03/28/2024
Charges: Injury to Child/Elderly/Disabled Person with Intent Bodily Injury
Explanation Of Charges: Injury to Child/Elderly/Disabled Person with Intent Bodily Injury: Allegation of causing bodily injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled person with intent.
Bond: $20,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 2024-3-28-A/155TH DISTRICT
Name: Terrence Rayward Thomas
Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’10” tall, 180 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: 03/28/2024
Charges: Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence
Explanation Of Charges: Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Violence: Allegation of causing bodily injury to a family member or household member through physical violence.
Bond: $20,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: FOC24-0115/ACCL
Name: Kayla Kaprice Taunton
Suspect Description: Black Female, 5’04” tall, 230 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77033
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 03/29/2024
Charges:
- Criminal Trespass
- Prostitution
Explanation Of Charges:
- Criminal Trespass: Allegation of unlawfully entering or remaining on someone else’s property without permission.
- Prostitution: Accusation of engaging in the exchange of sexual services for money or other forms of compensation.
Bond:
- $2,012.00 Surety Bond
- $2,022.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- 2469186/HARRIS CO.
- 2452222/HARRIS CO.
Name: Edwin Tyrone Miller
Suspect Description: Black Male, 6’00” tall, 170 lbs
Address: Eagle Lake, TX 77434
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 03/29/2024
Charges: Theft of Property Valued at $100 or more but less than $750 with Enhancement for Previous Convictions (THEFT PROP >=$100<$750 ENH IAT)
Explanation Of Charges: Theft of Property Valued at $100 or more but less than $750 with Enhancement for Previous Convictions: Allegation of unlawfully taking property with a value of $100 or more but less than $750, with an enhancement due to previous convictions.
Bond: $10,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 2024-3-21-B/ACCL
Name: Kobe Tre Aguado
Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’08” tall, 175 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 03/29/2024
Charges: Failure to Appear for Driving While Intoxicated (FTA/DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED)
Explanation Of Charges: Failure to Appear for Driving While Intoxicated: Allegation of failing to appear in court for a previous charge of driving while intoxicated.
Bond: $5,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 09706/REAGAN
Name: Bryan Gabriel Orellana
Suspect Description: White Male, 6’00” tall, 190 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77057
Arresting Agency: Department of Public Safety – Regional Office (DPS-RGR)
Date of Arrest: 03/31/2024
Charges:
- Possession of Marijuana Greater than 4 ounces but less than 5 pounds (POSS MARIJ >4OZ<=5LBS)
- Criminal Mischief valued between $2,500 and $30,000 (CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >=$2,500<$30K)
Explanation Of Charges:
- Possession of Marijuana Greater than 4 ounces but less than 5 pounds: Allegation of being found in possession of marijuana with a quantity greater than 4 ounces but not exceeding 5 pounds.
- Criminal Mischief valued between $2,500 and $30,000: Accusation of causing damage or destruction to property valued between $2,500 and $30,000.
Bond: $10,000.00 Surety Bond for each charge
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- 1779871/HARRIS COUNTY
- 1781324/HARRIS COUNTY
Name: Juan Enrique Cardenas
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’05” tall, 130 lbs
Address: Hempstead, TX 77445
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 03/31/2024
Charges: Reckless Driving
Explanation Of Charges: Reckless Driving: Allegation of operating a vehicle in a manner that exhibits a willful disregard for the safety of others.
Bond: $5,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 24-03-0110/ACCL
Name: Damarkis Johnson
Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’06” tall, 200 lbs
Address: San Felipe, TX 77473
Arresting Agency: Generic (Unlisted)
Date of Arrest: 03/31/2024
Charges:
- Theft of Property Valued at $100 or more but less than $750
- Resist Arrest, Search, or Transport
Explanation Of Charges:
- Theft of Property Valued at $100 or more but less than $750: Allegation of unlawfully taking property with a value of at least $100 but less than $750.
- Resist Arrest, Search, or Transport: Accusation of obstructing or opposing the efforts of law enforcement officers during an arrest, search, or transport.
Bond:
- $1,000.00 Surety Bond
- $5,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- 2478521/HARRIS COUNTY
- 012381/ACCL