During the week from Monday, October 23, 2023, to Sunday, October 29, 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: Luis V. Ortiz

Suspect Description: White Male, 5’04” tall, 138 lbs
Address:  Rosenberg, TX 77471
Arresting Agency: Wallis Police Department (WPD)
Date of Arrest: 10/24/2023
Charges:  INDECENCY W/CHILD SEXUAL CONTACT
Explanation Of Charges:  INDECENCY W/CHILD SEXUAL CONTACT: Luis V. Ortiz has been charged with indecency with a child involving sexual contact, which is a serious offense under the law. This charge alleges inappropriate sexual contact with a minor.
Bond:  $100,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  Warrant Information: 2023W1013/155TH DISTRICT

 

Name: Auzreya1 Niyzar Smith

Suspect Description: Black Female, 5’06” tall, 210 lbs
Address:  Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 10/25/2023
Charges:

  1. POSSESSION OR DELIVERY OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
  2. NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED)
  3. SPEEDING
  4. SPEEDING
  5. NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED)
  6. NO LIABILITY INSURANCE
  7. DISORDERLY CONDUCT

Explanation Of Charges:

  1. POSSESSION OR DELIVERY OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA: Auzreya1 Niyzar Smith is charged with the possession or delivery of drug paraphernalia, which typically involves items used in the consumption or distribution of illegal drugs.
  2. NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED): This charge indicates that Auzreya1 Niyzar Smith was driving without a valid driver’s license at the time of arrest.
  3. SPEEDING: Auzreya1 Niyzar Smith is charged with exceeding the posted speed limit, a traffic violation.
  4. SPEEDING: This is another charge for exceeding the posted speed limit.
  5. NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED): Similar to the second charge, indicating driving without a valid license.
  6. NO LIABILITY INSURANCE: Auzreya1 Niyzar Smith is charged with not having liability insurance, which is typically required for motor vehicle operation.
  7. DISORDERLY CONDUCT: This charge suggests that Auzreya1 Niyzar Smith engaged in behavior that disturbed the peace or created a public disturbance.

Bond:  $750.00 Surety Bond (Each for Charges 1-7)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  Warrant Information for Charges 1-7: 170448-3/SEALLY MUNICIPAL COURT, 170448-2/SEALY MUNICIPAL COURT, 170448-1/SEALY MUNICIPAL COURT, 300035-1/SEALY MUNICIPAL COURT, 300035-2/SEALY MUNICIPAL COURT, 300035-3/SEALY MUNICIPAL COURT, 4138-1/SEALY MUNICIPAL COURT

 
 

Name: Preston Avery Browning

Suspect Description: White Male, 5’10” tall, 190 lbs
Address:  Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 10/26/2023
Charges:  EVADING ARREST DETENTION WITH VEHICLE
Explanation Of Charges:  EVADING ARREST DETENTION WITH VEHICLE: Preston Avery Browning is charged with evading arrest detention with a vehicle, which typically means attempting to escape law enforcement while operating a motor vehicle, a serious offense under the law.
Bond:  $20,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  Warrant Information: 21-10-0073/155TH DISTRICT

 

Name: Shanna Jo Caravella

Suspect Description: White Female, 5’02” tall, 130 lbs
Address:  Katy, TX 77450
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SFPD)
Date of Arrest: 10/27/2023
Charges:

  1. POSS CS PG 2 >= 4G<400G
  2. POSS MARIJ <2OZ
  3. THEFT OF SERVICE >=$100<$750
  4. THEFT OF SERVICE >=$100<$750

Explanation Of Charges:

  1. POSS CS PG 2 >= 4G<400G: Shanna Jo Caravella is charged with possession of a controlled substance (CS) in Penalty Group 2, weighing between 4 grams and 400 grams. This typically involves illegal drugs or narcotics.
  2. POSS MARIJ <2OZ: This charge indicates possession of a small amount (less than 2 ounces) of marijuana.
  3. THEFT OF SERVICE >=$100<$750: Shanna Jo Caravella is charged with theft of services valued between $100 and $750, which typically involves obtaining services without paying for them.
  4. THEFT OF SERVICE >=$100<$750: This is another charge for theft of services valued between $100 and $750.

Bond:

  1. $10,000.00 Surety Bond (Charge 1)
  2. $1,000.00 Surety Bond (Charge 2)
  3. $201.00 Surety Bond (Charge 3)
  4. $1,001.00 Surety Bond (Charge 4)

Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  Warrant Information for Charges 1-4: 23-0133/155TH DISTRICT (Charge 1 and 2), 23-0133/ACCL (Charge 3), 2388384/HARRIS COUNTY (Charge 3), 2306963/HARRIS COUNTY (Charge 4)

 

Name: Roger Sean Booker

Suspect Description: White Male, 5’08” tall, 175 lbs
Address:  Mobile, AL 36608
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 10/28/2023
Charges:  UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE
Explanation Of Charges:  UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE: Roger Sean Booker is charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, which typically involves the unlawful use or possession of a vehicle without the owner’s permission.
Bond:  $3,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  Warrant Information: 23003624/155TH DISTRICT

 

 

Name: Jacoby Oneil Cole

Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’08” tall, 160 lbs
Address:  Brenham, TX 77833
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 10/28/2023
Charges:  RECKLESS DRIVING
Explanation Of Charges:  RECKLESS DRIVING: Jacoby Oneil Cole is charged with reckless driving, which typically involves operating a vehicle in a dangerous and careless manner that endangers the safety of others on the road.
Bond:  $1,000.00 Personal Recognizance Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  Warrant Information: 23-10-0077/JP1

 

Name: Antonio De Jesus Morales Vargas

Suspect Description: White Male, 5’08” tall, 180 lbs
Address:  Unknown
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 10/28/2023
Charges:

  1. NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED)
  2. NO LIABILITY INSURANCE
  3. FAILURE TO APPEAR
  4. NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED)
  5. FAILURE TO APPEAR
  6. CAPIAS PRO FINE NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED)
  7. FAIL TO IDENTIFY GIVING FALSE/FICTITIOUS INFO

Explanation Of Charges:

  1. NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED): Antonio De Jesus Morales Vargas is charged with driving without a valid driver’s license.
  2. NO LIABILITY INSURANCE: This charge indicates that Antonio De Jesus Morales Vargas did not have liability insurance, which is typically required for motor vehicle operation.
  3. FAILURE TO APPEAR: This charge suggests that Antonio De Jesus Morales Vargas failed to appear in court as required.
  4. NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED): Another charge for driving without a valid driver’s license.
  5. FAILURE TO APPEAR: This is another charge related to failing to appear in court.
  6. CAPIAS PRO FINE NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED): This is likely related to a fine associated with driving without a valid license.
  7. FAIL TO IDENTIFY GIVING FALSE/FICTITIOUS INFO: Antonio De Jesus Morales Vargas is charged with providing false or fictitious information when asked to identify himself.

Bond:

  1. $750.00 Surety Bond (Charges 1 and 4)
  2. $750.00 Surety Bond (Charge 2)
  3. $750.00 Surety Bond (Charges 3 and 5)
  4. No Bond (Charge 6)
  5. $1,000.00 Surety Bond (Charge 7)

Warrant #/Issuing Authority:

  1. Warrant Information for Charges 1-3: 21-38088J1/JP1, 21-38087J1/JP1, 21-38087J1A/JP1
  2. Warrant Information for Charges 4-5: 059918/BELLVILLE MUNICIPAL, 059918F01/BELLVILLE MUNICIPAL
  3. Warrant Information for Charge 6: 245168-3/SEALY MUNICIPAL
  4. Warrant Information for Charge 7: 23-10-0079/ACCL

 

Name: Justin Harold Chastain

Suspect Description: White Male, 5’06” tall, 165 lbs
Address:  Brenham, TX 77833
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 10/28/2023
Charges:  INTOXICATION ASSAULT WITH VEHICLE RESULTING IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Explanation Of Charges:  INTOXICATION ASSAULT WITH VEHICLE RESULTING IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY: Justin Harold Chastain is charged with intoxication assault with a vehicle resulting in serious bodily injury. This charge typically indicates that he was operating a vehicle while intoxicated and caused serious bodily harm to another person as a result of his actions.
Bond:  No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  Warrant Information: 2019R-0016/155TH DISTRICT

 

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Name: Lee Ellis Tate, Jr.

Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’09” tall, 160 lbs
Address:  Roxenberg, TX 77471
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: 10/29/2023
Charges:

  1. FAIL TO STOP (STOP SIGN-INTERSECTION)
  2. VIOLATE PROMISE TO APPEAR (UNIFORM ACT)
  3. NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED)
  4. NO LIABILITY INSURANCE
  5. OPEN CONTAINER IN MOTOR VEHICLE – DRIVER
  6. FAILURE TO APPEAR
  7. SPEEDING

Explanation Of Charges:

  1. FAIL TO STOP (STOP SIGN-INTERSECTION): Lee Ellis Tate, Jr. is charged with failing to stop at a stop sign at an intersection, a traffic violation.
  2. VIOLATE PROMISE TO APPEAR (UNIFORM ACT): This charge indicates that Lee Ellis Tate, Jr. failed to appear in court as promised under the Uniform Act.
  3. NO DRIVER’S LICENSE (WHEN UNLICENSED): Lee Ellis Tate, Jr. is charged with driving without a valid driver’s license.
  4. NO LIABILITY INSURANCE: This charge suggests that Lee Ellis Tate, Jr. did not have liability insurance, which is typically required for motor vehicle operation.
  5. OPEN CONTAINER IN MOTOR VEHICLE – DRIVER: Lee Ellis Tate, Jr. is charged with having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle while being the driver.
  6. FAILURE TO APPEAR: This is another charge related to failing to appear in court as required.
  7. SPEEDING: Lee Ellis Tate, Jr. is charged with exceeding the posted speed limit, a traffic violation.

Bond:  $100.00 Personal Recognizance Bond (Each for Charges 1-7)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  Warrant Information for Charges 1-7: 152434-2/SEALY MUNICIPAL COURT (Charge 1 and 7), 152434-3/SEALY MUNICIPAL COURT (Charge 2), 152433-1/SEALY MUNICIPAL COURT (Charge 3), 152433-2/SEALY MUNICIPAL COURT (Charge 4), 152433-3/SEALY MUNICIPAL COURT (Charge 5), 152433-4/SEALY MUNICIPAL COURT (Charge 6), 152434-1/SEALY MUNICIPAL COURT (Charge 7)

 

 

Name: Keaundre Trevon Stokes

Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’10” tall, 150 lbs
Address:  Unlisted
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department (BPD)
Date of Arrest: 10/29/2023
Charges:

  1. ASSAULT FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION (IAT)
  2. RESIST ARREST SEARCH OR TRANSPORT
  3. CPF/SPEEDING

Explanation Of Charges:

  1. ASSAULT FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION (IAT): Keaundre Trevon Stokes is charged with assault against a family or household member with a previous conviction, which typically indicates a domestic violence-related offense.
  2. RESIST ARREST SEARCH OR TRANSPORT: This charge suggests that Keaundre Trevon Stokes resisted arrest, search, or transport by law enforcement officers.
  3. CPF/SPEEDING: This is likely related to a charge of speeding but with a “Capias Pro Fine” designation, indicating a fine associated with the offense.

Bond:

  1. $2,500.00 Surety Bond (Charge 1)
  2. $5,000.00 Surety Bond (Charge 2)
  3. No Bond (Charge 3)

Warrant #/Issuing Authority:

  1. Warrant Information for Charge 1: CC22-410/WALLER COUNTY
  2. Warrant Information for Charge 2: 063418/ACCL
  3. Warrant Information for Charge 3: 18-36774J1-1/Law Enforcement

 

Name: Ty Ryan Tuttle

Suspect Description: White Male, 6’01” tall, 260 lbs
Address:  Katy, TX 77494
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: 10/29/2023
Charges:  PUBLIC INTOXICATION
Explanation Of Charges:  PUBLIC INTOXICATION: Ty Ryan Tuttle is charged with public intoxication, which typically involves being in a public place while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that it endangers oneself or others.
Bond:  $500.00 Personal Recognizance Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:  Warrant Information: 23-10-0084/JP3