During the week from Monday, November 11, 2024, to Sunday, November 17, 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. It’s important to remember that all individuals mentioned in this report are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 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.
Ormond Lafora King
Suspect Description: Black, Male, 5’03”, 132 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: November 11, 2024
Charges: Theft of Property Greater Than or Equal to $100 but Less Than $750
Explanation of Charges: Theft of Property Greater Than or Equal to $100 but Less Than $750:
This charge applies when a person unlawfully takes property belonging to someone else without their consent and the value of the property is between $100 and $750. This is typically considered a misdemeanor offense.
Bond: $1,000 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #24003521 issued by Austin County Court Clerk (ACCL)
John Jack Scholten
Suspect Description: White, Male, 5’10”, 160 lbs
Address: Matagorda, TX 77457
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: November 12, 2024
Charges: Possession of Marijuana Less Than 2 Ounces
Explanation of Charges: Possession of Marijuana Less Than 2 Ounces:
This charge applies when a person is found in possession of marijuana in a quantity less than two ounces. This is typically classified as a misdemeanor offense in most jurisdictions.
Bond: $1,000 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #24-11-0049 issued by Austin County Court Clerk (ACCL)
Jassmane Ismael Jefferson
Suspect Description: Black, Male, 6’03”, 187 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77040
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: November 12, 2024
Charges:
1. Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 2, Greater Than or Equal to 1 Gram but Less Than 4 Grams
2. Possession of Marijuana Less Than 2 Ounces
Explanation of Charges:
1. Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 2, Greater Than or Equal to 1 Gram but Less Than 4 Grams:
This charge applies when a person is found in possession of a controlled substance classified under Penalty Group 2 (e.g., synthetic drugs, hallucinogens) in an amount between 1 gram and 4 grams. This is typically a felony offense due to the nature and quantity of the substance.
2. Possession of Marijuana Less Than 2 Ounces:
This charge applies when a person is found in possession of marijuana in a quantity less than two ounces. This is typically classified as a misdemeanor offense in most jurisdictions.
Bond:
1. $50,000 Surety Bond (Charge 1)
2. $10,000 Surety Bond (Charge 2)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
1. Warrant #24-11-0051 issued by the 15th District Court for Charge 1
2. Warrant #24-11-0051 issued by Austin County Court Clerk (ACCL) for Charge 2
Lyndell Charles Robinson
Suspect Description: Black, Male, 6’02”, 225 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77040
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: November 12, 2024
Charges:
1. Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 2, Greater Than or Equal to 1 Gram but Less Than 4 Grams
2. Possession of Marijuana Less Than 2 Ounces
3. Assault of Family/Household Member Impeding Breath/Circulation (Harris County)
4. Robbery (Harris County)
5. Assault of Family/Household Member Impeding Breath/Circulation (Harris County)
Explanation of Charges:
1. Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 2, Greater Than or Equal to 1 Gram but Less Than 4 Grams:
This charge applies when a person is found in possession of a controlled substance classified under Penalty Group 2 (e.g., synthetic drugs, hallucinogens) in an amount between 1 gram and 4 grams. This is typically a felony offense.
2. Possession of Marijuana Less Than 2 Ounces:
This charge applies when a person is found in possession of marijuana in a quantity less than two ounces. This is typically classified as a misdemeanor offense.
3. Assault of Family/Household Member Impeding Breath/Circulation:
This charge applies when a person assaults a family or household member by choking or otherwise impeding their ability to breathe. This is typically classified as a felony due to the danger involved.
4. Robbery:
This charge applies when a person unlawfully takes property from another person by force, threat, or intimidation. Robbery is considered a serious felony, especially if it involves injury or the threat of harm.
5. Assault of Family/Household Member Impeding Breath/Circulation:
Similar to charge 3, this applies to a separate incident or count of assault involving impeding the breath or circulation of a family or household member, typically by choking.
Bond:
1. $50,000 Surety Bond (Charge 1)
2. $10,000 Surety Bond (Charge 2)
3. $75,000 Surety Bond (Charge 3)
4. $100,000 Surety Bond (Charge 4)
5. $75,000 Surety Bond (Charge 5)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
1. Warrant #24-11-0051 issued by the 155th District Court for Charge 1
2. Warrant #24-11-0051 issued by Austin County Court Clerk (ACCL) for Charge 2
3. Warrant #1874677 issued by Harris County for Charge 3
4. Warrant #1889401 issued by Harris County for Charge 4
5. Warrant #1889400 issued by Harris County for Charge 5
Christy Diane Diaz
Suspect Description: White, Female, 5’01”, 165 lbs
Address: Hempstead, TX 77445
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: November 13, 2024
Charges: Probation Violation: Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair
Explanation of Charges: Probation Violation: Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair:
This charge applies when an individual on probation is accused of violating their probation terms by intentionally altering, destroying, or concealing physical evidence to affect an investigation or proceeding. This offense is typically considered a felony, especially if it interferes with justice.
Bond: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #2021R-0075 issued by the 155th Judicial District Court
Shane Michael-Lee Horelica
Suspect Description: White, Male, 6’00”, 210 lbs
Address: Wallis, TX 77485
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: November 14, 2024
Charges:
1. Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, Greater Than or Equal to 1 Gram but Less Than 4 Grams
2. Possession of Marijuana Less Than 2 Ounces
3. Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
Explanation of Charges:
1. Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, Greater Than or Equal to 1 Gram but Less Than 4 Grams:
This charge applies when a person is found in possession of a controlled substance classified under Penalty Group 1 (e.g., cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substances) in an amount between 1 gram and 4 grams. This is typically classified as a felony due to the serious nature of the substance.
2. Possession of Marijuana Less Than 2 Ounces:
This charge applies when a person is found in possession of marijuana in a quantity less than two ounces. This is typically considered a misdemeanor offense.
3. Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon:
This charge applies when a person is found carrying a weapon, such as a firearm, in a manner or location prohibited by law. This is often a misdemeanor offense but can escalate depending on the circumstances (e.g., location or intent).
Bond:
1. $25,000 Surety Bond (Charge 1)
2. $1,000 Surety Bond (Charge 2)
3. $5,000 Surety Bond (Charge 3)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
1. Warrant #24-11-0058 issued by the 155th Judicial District Court for Charge 1
2. Warrant #24-11-0058 issued by Austin County Court Clerk (ACCL) for Charges 2 and 3
Jamie Marie Duke
Suspect Description: White, Female, 5’06”, 146 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77039
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: November 16, 2024
Charges:
1. Failure to Identify Fugitive with Intent to Give False Information
2. Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1/1-B, Less Than 1 Gram
Explanation of Charges:
1. Failure to Identify Fugitive with Intent to Give False Information:
This charge applies when a person knowingly provides false or misleading identification information to law enforcement while being a fugitive from justice. This is typically classified as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the underlying circumstances.
2. Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1/1-B, Less Than 1 Gram:
This charge applies when a person is found in possession of a controlled substance (e.g., narcotics, opiates, or other drugs listed in Penalty Group 1/1-B) in a quantity less than 1 gram. This is considered a felony offense due to the seriousness of the substances involved.
Bond:
1. $4,000 Surety Bond (Charge 1)
2. No Bond (Charge 2)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
1. Warrant #063731 issued by Austin County Court Clerk (ACCL) for Charge 1
2. Warrant #1842808 issued by Harris County for Charge 2
Deandre Latrell Johnson
Suspect Description: Black, Male, 5’06”, 197 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: November 16, 2024
Charges: Probation Violation: Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, Greater Than or Equal to 1 Gram but Less Than 4 Grams
Explanation of Charges: Probation Violation: Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, Greater Than or Equal to 1 Gram but Less Than 4 Grams:
This charge indicates that the individual violated the terms of their probation, which was originally issued for the offense of manufacturing or delivering a controlled substance classified under Penalty Group 1 (e.g., cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine) in an amount between 1 gram and 4 grams. The original offense is a felony, and probation violations often result in revocation and detention without bond.
Bond: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #2020R-0033 issued by the 155th Judicial District Court
Carlos Arcila-Giraldo
Suspect Description: White, Male, 5’09”, 160 lbs
Address: Houston, TX77027
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: November 16, 2024
Charges: Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1/1-B, Greater Than or Equal to 200 Grams but Less Than 400 Grams
Explanation of Charges: Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1/1-B, Greater Than or Equal to 200 Grams but Less Than 400 Grams:
This charge applies when a person is found in possession of a large quantity (200–400 grams) of a controlled substance listed under Penalty Group 1/1-B (e.g., narcotics like cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamine). The significant quantity classifies this as a felony offense, reflecting the severity of the crime and potential intent to distribute.
Bond: $10,000 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #24-11-0064 issued by the 155th District Court
Ahman Taylor
Suspect Description: Black, Male, 6’00”, 200 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77027
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: November 16, 2024
Charges: Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1/1-B, Less Than 1 Gram
Explanation of Charges: Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1/1-B, Less Than 1 Gram:
This charge applies when a person is found in possession of a controlled substance classified under Penalty Group 1/1-B (e.g., narcotics, opiates, or other substances) in a quantity less than 1 gram. Despite the small amount, this is still considered a felony offense due to the nature of the substance involved.
Bond: $8,000 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant #24-11-0064 issued by the 155th District Court
