During the week from Monday, November 27, 2023, to Sunday, December 3, 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: Alexander Mata
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’11”, 140 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77095
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 11/27/2023
Charges:
- EVADING ARREST DETENTION WITH VEHICLE
- CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >=$750<$2,500
Explanation Of Charges:
- EVADING ARREST DETENTION WITH VEHICLE: Alexander Mata is charged with attempting to evade arrest while in a vehicle. This means he tried to escape from law enforcement while driving a vehicle, which is a serious offense.
- CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >=$750<$2,500: Alexander Mata is also charged with committing criminal mischief by causing damage to property valued between $750 and $2,500. This charge indicates that he intentionally damaged property belonging to someone else.
Bond:
- $30,000.00 Surety Bond for EVADING ARREST DETENTION WITH VEHICLE
- $10,000.00 Surety Bond for CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >=$750<$2,500
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant # 23003951 issued by the 155th District Court
- Warrant # 23003951 issued by the Austin County Court at Law (ACCL) for both charges
Name: Raymond Salazar Jr.
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’07”, 180 lbs
Address: San Felipe, TX 77423
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SFPD)
Date of Arrest: 11/28/2023
Charges: ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY VIOLENCE
Explanation Of Charges: ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY VIOLENCE: Raymond Salazar Jr. is charged with assaulting a family member or household member, resulting in bodily injury. Family violence involves any violent act committed against a person with whom the suspect has a domestic relationship. In this case, the assault caused physical harm to the victim.
Bond: $10,000.00 Surety Bond for ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY VIOLENCE
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant # 23-0150 issued by the Austin County Court at Law (ACCL)
Name: Albert Jason Pagel
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’09”, 200 lbs
Address: Alleyton, TX 78936
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 11/29/2023
Charges: POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=1G<4G
Explanation Of Charges: POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=1G<4G: Albert Jason Pagel is charged with possession of a controlled substance (CS) in Penalty Group 1, specifically between 1 gram and 4 grams. This means he was found in possession of an illegal drug in that quantity range.
Bond: $10,000.00 Surety Bond for POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=1G<4G
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant # 23003971 issued by the 155th District Court
Name: Michael Lance Gentry
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’09”, 201 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 11/29/2023
Charges: SILENT ABUSIVE CALL/ELECTR COMM TO 911 SERVICE
Explanation Of Charges: SILENT ABUSIVE CALL/ELECTR COMM TO 911 SERVICE: Michael Lance Gentry is charged with making an abusive and silent call to the 911 emergency service. This means he placed a call to 911 with the intent to harass or abuse emergency personnel without providing necessary information or assistance, which can hinder their ability to respond to real emergencies.
Bond: $1,000.00 Surety Bond for SILENT ABUSIVE CALL/ELECTR COMM TO 911 SERVICE
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant # 23003965 issued by the Austin County Court at Law (ACCL)
Name: Jerrill John Victorian
Suspect Description: Black Male, 6’03”, 225 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: 11/29/2023
Charges:
- POSS CS PG 1 >=4G<200G
- NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED) – 061249/BMC
- NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED) – 061244/BMC
- NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED) – 063141/BMC
- FAILURE TO APPEAR – 061244F-01/BMC
- FAILURE TO APPEAR – 061249F-01/BMC
- FAILURE TO APPEAR – 063141F-01/BMC
- MAN DEL CS PG 1 >=1G<4G
Explanation Of Charges:
- POSS CS PG 1 >=4G<200G: Jerrill John Victorian is charged with the possession of a controlled substance (CS) in Penalty Group 1, specifically between 4 grams and 200 grams. This indicates he was found with an illegal drug within that quantity range.
- NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED) – 061249/BMC: Jerrill John Victorian is charged with driving without a valid driver’s license under case number 061249.
- NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED) – 061244/BMC: Jerrill John Victorian is charged with driving without a valid driver’s license under case number 061244.
- NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED) – 063141/BMC: Jerrill John Victorian is charged with driving without a valid driver’s license under case number 063141.
- FAILURE TO APPEAR – 061244F-01/BMC: Jerrill John Victorian failed to appear in court for case number 061244, resulting in an additional charge.
- FAILURE TO APPEAR – 061249F-01/BMC: Jerrill John Victorian failed to appear in court for case number 061249, resulting in an additional charge.
- FAILURE TO APPEAR – 063141F-01/BMC: Jerrill John Victorian failed to appear in court for case number 063141, resulting in an additional charge.
- MAN DEL CS PG 1 >=1G<4G: Jerrill John Victorian is charged with manufacturing and delivering a controlled substance (CS) in Penalty Group 1, specifically between 1 gram and 4 grams. This indicates involvement in the distribution of an illegal drug within that quantity range.
Bond:
- $75,000.00 Surety Bond for POSS CS PG 1 >=4G<200G
- $689.00 Surety Bond for NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED) – 061249/BMC
- $650.00 Surety Bond for NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED) – 061244/BMC
- $650.00 Surety Bond for NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED) – 063141/BMC
- $821.00 Surety Bond for FAILURE TO APPEAR – 061244F-01/BMC
- $860.00 Surety Bond for FAILURE TO APPEAR – 061249F-01/BMC
- $821.00 Surety Bond for FAILURE TO APPEAR – 063141F-01/BMC
- $75,000.00 Surety Bond for MAN DEL CS PG 1 >=1G<4G
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
Warrant # 23-11-0093 issued by the 155th District Court for POSS CS PG 1 >=4G<200G
Warrant # 240593-3 issued by the Sealy Municipal Court for NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED)
Warrant # 240593-2 issued by the Sealy Municipal Court for NO LIABILITY INSURANCE
Name: James Anthony Garcia
Suspect Description: White Male, 6’02”, 255 lbs
Address: Wallis, TX 77485
Arresting Agency: Generic (unlisted)
Date of Arrest: 11/30/2023
Charges: MTRP/POSS CS PG 1/1-B <1G
Explanation Of Charges: MTRP/POSS CS PG 1/1-B <1G: James Anthony Garcia is charged with a violation related to the possession of a controlled substance (CS) in Penalty Group 1, specifically less than 1 gram. This charge may involve a repeat offense, as indicated by “MTRP” (Motion to Revoke Probation), suggesting that the suspect may have violated probation conditions related to a previous offense involving a similar charge.
Bond: No Bond for MTRP/POSS CS PG 1/1-B <1G
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant # 2023R-0068 issued by the 1/155th Judicial District Court
Name: Charlette Renee Bubela
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’04”, 220 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Generic
Date of Arrest: 12/01/2023
Charges:
- FAIL TO STOP (STOP SIGN-LINE) – 063425/BMC
- RESIST ARREST SEARCH OR TRANSPORT – 0630060/ACCL
Explanation Of Charges:
- FAIL TO STOP (STOP SIGN-LINE): Charlette Renee Bubela is charged with failing to stop at a stop sign or stop line while operating a vehicle, which is a traffic violation.
- RESIST ARREST SEARCH OR TRANSPORT: Charlette Renee Bubela is charged with resisting arrest, search, or transport. This charge indicates that she resisted law enforcement officers in the execution of their duties, which can include resisting arrest or refusing to cooperate during a search or transport.
Bond:
$500.00 Surety Bond for FAIL TO STOP (STOP SIGN-LINE)
$5,000.00 Surety Bond for RESIST ARREST SEARCH OR TRANSPORT
Please note that the “GENERIC” arresting agency may refer to a local or municipal police department not specified in the provided information.
Name: Maria Lee Odom
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’06”, 110 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: 12/01/2023
Charges: POSS CS PG 1 <1G
Explanation Of Charges: POSS CS PG 1 <1G: Maria Lee Odom is charged with possession of a controlled substance (CS) in Penalty Group 1, specifically less than 1 gram. This charge indicates that she was found in possession of a small quantity of an illegal drug.
Bond: $10,000.00 Surety Bond for POSS CS PG 1 <1G
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant # 063641 issued by the 155th District Court
Name: Latasha Ivory Williams
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’03”, 170 lbs
Address: Brenham, TX 77833
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: 12/01/2023
Charges: PUBLIC INTOXICATION – 063198/BMC
Explanation Of Charges: PUBLIC INTOXICATION: Latasha Ivory Williams is charged with public intoxication, which means she was arrested for being in a public place while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that she posed a danger to herself or others.
Bond: $500.00 Surety Bond for PUBLIC INTOXICATION
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant # 063198 issued by the Bellville Municipal Court (BMC)
Name: Walter Joaquin Bonilla
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’06”, 150 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77004
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 12/02/2023
Charges: PUBLIC INTOXICATION – 23004003/SMC
Explanation Of Charges: PUBLIC INTOXICATION: Walter Joaquin Bonilla is charged with public intoxication, which means he was arrested for being in a public place while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that he posed a danger to himself or others.
Bond: $500.00 Surety Bond for PUBLIC INTOXICATION
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant # 23004003 issued by the Sealy Municipal Court (SMC)
Name: Kari Kay Burt
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’05”, 120 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: 12/02/2023
Charges:
- ACCIDENT INVOLVING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE>=$200 – 063643/ACCL
- DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 3RD OR MORE IAT – 063642/155TH DISTRICT
Explanation Of Charges:
- ACCIDENT INVOLVING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE>=$200: Kari Kay Burt is charged with being involved in an accident that resulted in damage to a vehicle amounting to $200 or more. This is a charge related to a motor vehicle accident.
- DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 3RD OR MORE IAT: Kari Kay Burt is charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) for the third or subsequent time, which is a serious offense. It indicates that she was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and has previous convictions for DWI.
Bond:
- $1,000.00 Surety Bond for ACCIDENT INVOLVING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE>=$200
- $250,000.00 Surety Bond for DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 3RD OR MORE IAT
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant # 063643 issued by the Austin County Court at Law (ACCL)
- Warrant # 063642 issued by the 155th District Court
Name: Lanijah Priestly
Suspect Description: Black Female, 5’01”, 150 lbs
Address: Beasley, TX 77417
Arresting Agency: Wallis Police Department (WPD)
Date of Arrest: 12/02/2023
Charges:
- FTA-THEFT PROP >=$750<$2,500 – 2478451/HARRIS COUNTY
- EVADING ARREST DETENTION – 030278/ACCL
- THEFT – 030278/WALLIS MUN
Explanation Of Charges:
- FTA-THEFT PROP >=$750<$2,500: Lanijah Priestly is charged with failing to appear (FTA) in relation to a theft charge involving property valued between $750 and $2,500 in Harris County, Texas.
- EVADING ARREST DETENTION: Lanijah Priestly is charged with evading arrest detention, indicating that she attempted to escape from law enforcement officers who were attempting to detain her.
- THEFT: Lanijah Priestly is charged with theft, which involves unlawfully taking someone else’s property without their consent.
Bond:
- $1,010.00 Surety Bond for FTA-THEFT PROP >=$750<$2,500
- $5,000.00 Surety Bond for EVADING ARREST DETENTION
- $1,000.00 Surety Bond for THEFT
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
- Warrant # 2478451 issued by Harris County
- Warrant # 030278 issued by the Austin County Court at Law (ACCL)
- Warrant # 030278 issued by the Wallis Municipal Court
Name: Evis Joan Benitez-Pacheco
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’07”, 180 lbs
Address: Rosenberg, TX 77471
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: 12/03/2023
Charge: (BF) ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY VIOLENCE
Explanation Of Charge: (BF) ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY VIOLENCE: Evis Joan Benitez-Pacheco is charged with assaulting a family member or household member, resulting in bodily injury. Family violence involves any violent act committed against a person with whom the suspect has a domestic relationship. In this case, the assault caused physical harm to the victim.
Bond: $3,000.00 Surety Bond for (BF) ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY VIOLENCE
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant # 20CCR217467A issued by Fort Bend County
Name: Tristin Newt Tacker
Suspect Description: White Male, 6’00”, 160 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff’s Office (SO)
Date of Arrest: 12/03/2023
Charges: DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED/OPEN ALCH CONTAINER – 23-12-0004/ACCL
Explanation Of Charges: DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED/OPEN ALCH CONTAINER: Tristin Newt Tacker is charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) and having an open alcohol container in the vehicle. This means he was arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, and there was an open container of alcohol present in the vehicle, which is against the law.
Bond: $1,000.00 Surety Bond for DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED/OPEN ALCH CONTAINER
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant # 23-12-0004 issued by the Austin County Court at Law (ACCL)
Name: Mark Lavergne
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’11”, 220 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: 12/03/2023
Charge: PUBLIC INTOXICATION – 063644/BMC
Explanation Of Charge: PUBLIC INTOXICATION: Mark Lavergne is charged with public intoxication, which means he was arrested for being in a public place while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that he posed a danger to himself or others.
Bond: $500.00 Surety Bond for PUBLIC INTOXICATION
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant # 063644 issued by the Bellville Municipal Court (BMC)
Name: Catherine J. Wisniewski
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’09”, 250 lbs
Address: Smithville, TX 78957
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SFPD)
Date of Arrest: 12/03/2023
Charge: INJURY CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLED WITH INTENT BODILY INJURY
Explanation Of Charge: INJURY CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLED WITH INTENT BODILY INJURY: Catherine J. Wisniewski is charged with intentionally causing bodily injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled individual. This is a serious offense involving harm inflicted on a vulnerable individual.
Bond: $2,000.00 Surety Bond for INJURY CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLED WITH INTENT BODILY INJURY
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: Warrant # 2023R-262-1 issued by the Fayette County Court
