During the week from Monday, October 21, 2024, to Sunday, October 27, 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.
Roberto Demetrio Gamboa
Suspect Description: White, Male, 5’07”, 180 lbs
Address: Needville, TX 77461
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department
Date of Arrest: October 21, 2024
Charges:
1. Expired or No License Plate
2. Driving While License Invalid
3. No Liability Insurance
4. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, Greater than or Equal to 4 Grams but Less than 200 Grams
5. Failure to Appear / Evading Arrest with a Vehicle
Explanation of Charges:
1. Expired or No License Plate: The vehicle was operating without a current, valid license plate as required by state regulations.
2. Driving While License Invalid: The driver operated the vehicle with a suspended or revoked license, which is prohibited by law.
3. No Liability Insurance: The driver failed to maintain mandatory insurance on the vehicle, which is required to cover damages in case of an accident.
4. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, Greater than or Equal to 4 Grams but Less than 200 Grams: The suspect was found in possession of a controlled substance within a specified quantity, classified under Penalty Group 1, which includes highly regulated substances.
5. Failure to Appear / Evading Arrest with a Vehicle: The suspect missed a required court appearance and, during an attempt to arrest, tried to avoid law enforcement by fleeing in a vehicle.
Bond:
1. Expired or No License Plate – $1,000.00 (Surety Bond)
2. Driving While License Invalid – $1,000.00 (Surety Bond)
3. No Liability Insurance – $1,000.00 (Surety Bond)
4. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, Greater than or Equal to 4 Grams but Less than 200 Grams – No Bond
5. Failure to Appear / Evading Arrest with a Vehicle – No Bond
Warrant # / Issuing Authority:
1. Expired or No License Plate – Warrant #245816-1 / Sealy Municipal Court
2. Driving While License Invalid – Warrant #245816-2 / Sealy Municipal Court
3. No Liability Insurance – Warrant #245816-3 / Sealy Municipal Court
4. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, Greater than or Equal to 4 Grams but Less than 200 Grams – Warrant #13-DCR-064572 / Texas Department of Criminal Justice
5. Failure to Appear / Evading Arrest with a Vehicle – Warrant #2021R-0190-1 / 155th Judicial District Court
Keith Deshay Leaggon
Suspect Description: Black, Male, 5’09”, 230 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Generic
Date of Arrest: October 21, 2024
Charges:
1. Evading Arrest or Detention
2. Possession of Marijuana Less than 2 Ounces in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute
3. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1B, Less than 1 Gram in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute
4. Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport
5. Criminal Trespass
6. Tampering or Fabricating Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair
Explanation of Charges:
1. Evading Arrest or Detention: The suspect attempted to flee or avoid being detained by law enforcement during an arrest attempt.
2. Possession of Marijuana Less than 2 Ounces in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute: The suspect was found with a small amount of marijuana in an area designated as drug-free, indicating an intent to distribute.
3. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1B, Less than 1 Gram in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute: The suspect possessed a controlled substance within Penalty Group 1/1B (highly regulated) in a designated drug-free zone, indicating an intent to distribute.
4. Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport: The suspect actively resisted arrest, made attempts to avoid being searched, or hindered law enforcement from transporting them.
5. Criminal Trespass: The suspect unlawfully entered or remained on another person’s property without permission.
6. Tampering or Fabricating Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair: The suspect attempted to alter or destroy physical evidence to prevent its use in an investigation.
Bond:
1. Evading Arrest or Detention – $20,000.00 (Surety Bond)
2. Possession of Marijuana Less than 2 Ounces in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute – $10,000.00 (Surety Bond)
3. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1B, Less than 1 Gram in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute – $30,000.00 (Surety Bond)
4. Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport – $20,000.00 (Surety Bond)
5. Criminal Trespass – $5,000.00 (Surety Bond)
6. Tampering or Fabricating Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair – $30,000.00 (Surety Bond)
Warrant # / Issuing Authority:
1. Evading Arrest or Detention – Warrant #063703 / Austin County Corrections
2. Possession of Marijuana Less than 2 Ounces in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute – Warrant #063703 / Austin County Corrections
3. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1B, Less than 1 Gram in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute – Warrant #063705 / 155th Judicial District Court
4. Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transport – Warrant #063704 / Austin County Corrections
5. Criminal Trespass – Warrant #063704 / Austin County Corrections
6. Tampering or Fabricating Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair – Warrant #063705 / 155th Judicial District Court
Louis Smith Brooks
Suspect Description: White, Male, 5’11”, 319 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department
Date of Arrest: October 22, 2024
Charges:
1. Assault Family/Household Member Impeding Breath or Circulation
Explanation of Charges:
1. Assault Family/Household Member Impeding Breath or Circulation: The suspect allegedly assaulted a family or household member by intentionally impeding their breathing or blood circulation, often by choking or strangling, which is a serious offense due to the potential risk to the victim’s life.
Bond:
1. Assault Family/Household Member Impeding Breath or Circulation – $40,000.00 (Surety Bond)
Warrant # / Issuing Authority:
1. Assault Family/Household Member Impeding Breath or Circulation – Warrant #24003325 / 155th District Court
Joseph Todd Naquin
Suspect Description: White, Male, 5’11”, 180 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department
Date of Arrest: October 22, 2024
Charges:
1. No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed)
2. Expired or No License Plate
Explanation of Charges:
1. No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed): The suspect was operating a vehicle without having a valid driver’s license issued by the state.
2. Expired or No License Plate: The suspect’s vehicle was found to have an expired or missing license plate, which is required for legal operation on public roads.
Bond:
1. No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed) – Not Set
2. Expired or No License Plate – Not Set
Warrant # / Issuing Authority:
1. No Driver’s License (When Unlicensed) – Warrant #128768-2 / Sealy Municipal Court
2. Expired or No License Plate – Warrant #128768-1 / Sealy Municipal Court
Lisa Marie Moya
Suspect Description: White, Female, 4’10”, 110 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77018
Arresting Agency: Generic
Date of Arrest: October 23, 2024
Charges:
1. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1B, Less than 1 Gram in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute
2. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, Less than 1 Gram in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute
3. Possession of Marijuana Less than 2 Ounces in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute
4. Possession of Dangerous Drug
5. Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension Without Financial Responsibility
Explanation of Charges:
1. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1B, Less than 1 Gram in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute: The suspect was found with a small amount of a controlled substance (Penalty Group 1/1B), typically highly regulated, within a designated drug-free area, with an intent to distribute.
2. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, Less than 1 Gram in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute: The suspect possessed a controlled substance (Penalty Group 2), which includes specific regulated substances, in a drug-free zone and had intent to distribute it.
3. Possession of Marijuana Less than 2 Ounces in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute: The suspect had a small quantity of marijuana in a drug-free zone, with indications of intent to distribute.
4. Possession of Dangerous Drug: The suspect was found with a dangerous drug that, while not in the most strictly regulated categories, still requires a prescription and can be harmful if misused.
5. Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension Without Financial Responsibility: The suspect was driving with a suspended or invalid license due to a prior conviction or suspension and lacked required insurance.
Bond:
1. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1B, Less than 1 Gram in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute – $25,000.00 (Surety Bond)
2. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, Less than 1 Gram in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute – $25,000.00 (Surety Bond)
3. Possession of Marijuana Less than 2 Ounces in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute – $10,000.00 (Surety Bond)
4. Possession of Dangerous Drug – $5,000.00 (Surety Bond)
5. Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension Without Financial Responsibility – $1,000.00 (Surety Bond)
Warrant # / Issuing Authority:
1. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1B, Less than 1 Gram in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute – Warrant #063696 / 155th Judicial District Court
2. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, Less than 1 Gram in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute – Warrant #063696 / 155th Judicial District Court
3. Possession of Marijuana Less than 2 Ounces in a Drug-Free Zone with Intent to Distribute – Warrant #063697 / Austin County Corrections
4. Possession of Dangerous Drug – Warrant #063697 / Austin County Corrections
5. Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction/Suspension Without Financial Responsibility – Warrant #063698 / Austin County Corrections
Cody Michael Flowers
Suspect Description: White, Male, 5’09”, 215 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77041
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department
Date of Arrest: October 23, 2024
Charges:
1. Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
2. Possession of Marijuana Less than 2 Ounces
3. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, Greater than or Equal to 4 Grams but Less than 400 Grams
4. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3, Less than 28 Grams
Explanation of Charges:
1. Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon: The suspect was in possession of a weapon without the necessary permits or legal authorization.
2. Possession of Marijuana Less than 2 Ounces: The suspect was found with a small amount of marijuana, which is below the threshold for higher penalties.
3. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, Greater than or Equal to 4 Grams but Less than 400 Grams: The suspect was found with a quantity of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 2, indicating a significant but non-commercial amount.
4. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3, Less than 28 Grams: The suspect possessed a small amount of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 3, which includes certain prescription medications and other regulated drugs.
Bond:
1. Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon – $10,000.00 (Surety Bond)
2. Possession of Marijuana Less than 2 Ounces – $1,000.00 (Surety Bond)
3. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, Greater than or Equal to 4 Grams but Less than 400 Grams – $50,000.00 (Surety Bond)
4. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3, Less than 28 Grams – $10,000.00 (Surety Bond)
Warrant # / Issuing Authority:
1. Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon – Warrant #24-10-0109 / Austin County Corrections
2. Possession of Marijuana Less than 2 Ounces – Warrant #24-10-0109 / Austin County Corrections
3. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, Greater than or Equal to 4 Grams but Less than 400 Grams – Warrant #24-10-0109 / 155th District Court
4. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3, Less than 28 Grams – Warrant #24-10-0109 / Austin County Corrections
Marco Antonio Monarca, Jr.
Suspect Description: White, Male, 5’07”, 190 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department
Date of Arrest: October 25, 2024
Charges: Assault of a Pregnant Person
Explanation of Charges: Assault of a Pregnant Person: The suspect allegedly assaulted a person known to be pregnant, which is considered a serious offense due to the heightened vulnerability of the victim and potential risk to both the mother and unborn child.
Bond: Assault of a Pregnant Person – No Bond
Warrant # / Issuing Authority: Assault of a Pregnant Person – Warrant #2023R-0130-1 / 155th Judicial District Court
Shawn Dowlin
Suspect Description: White, Male, 5’11”, 210 lbs
Address: Cypress, TX 77433
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department
Date of Arrest: October 25, 2024
Charges:
1. Terroristic Threat Causing Fear of Imminent Serious Bodily Injury
2. Possession of Dangerous Drug
Explanation of Charges:
1. Terroristic Threat Causing Fear of Imminent Serious Bodily Injury: The suspect made threats intended to cause fear of immediate and serious harm, which could impact the safety and sense of security of the threatened individual(s).
2. Possession of Dangerous Drug: The suspect was found with a drug classified as dangerous but not listed under the most strictly regulated controlled substances, which still requires a prescription for legal possession.
Bond:
1. Terroristic Threat Causing Fear of Imminent Serious Bodily Injury – $10,000.00 (Surety Bond)
2. Possession of Dangerous Drug – $5,000.00 (Surety Bond)
Warrant # / Issuing Authority:
1. Terroristic Threat Causing Fear of Imminent Serious Bodily Injury – Warrant #2024-10-0116 / Austin County Corrections
2. Possession of Dangerous Drug – Warrant #2024-10-0116 / Austin County Corrections
Armando Martinez
Suspect Description: White, Male, 5’05”, 185 lbs
Address: Wallis, TX 77485
Arresting Agency: Wallis Police Department
Date of Arrest: October 25, 2024
Charges:
1. Burglary of Vehicles
2. Public Intoxication
Explanation of Charges:
1. Burglary of Vehicles: The suspect unlawfully entered a vehicle with the intent to commit theft or another crime inside, which is a violation of property rights.
2. Public Intoxication: The suspect was found in a public place under the influence of alcohol or drugs to a degree that posed a danger to themselves or others.
Bond:
1. Burglary of Vehicles – $1,000.00 (Surety Bond)
2. Public Intoxication – $500.00 (Personal Recognizance Bond)
Warrant # / Issuing Authority:
1. Burglary of Vehicles – Warrant #030693 / Austin County Corrections
2. Public Intoxication – Warrant #030693 / Wallis Municipal Court
Justin Harold Chastain
Suspect Description: White, Male, 5’06”, 165 lbs
Address: Brenham, TX 77833
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department
Date of Arrest: October 27, 2024
Charges: Intoxication Assault with Vehicle Causing Serious Bodily Injury
Explanation of Charges: Intoxication Assault with Vehicle Causing Serious Bodily Injury: The suspect allegedly caused serious bodily harm to another person while operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, an offense due to the heightened risk to public safety and serious impact on the victim’s health.
Bond: Intoxication Assault with Vehicle Causing Serious Bodily Injury – No Bond
Warrant # / Issuing Authority: Intoxication Assault with Vehicle Causing Serious Bodily Injury – Warrant #2019R-0016 / 155th Judicial District Court
