During the week from Monday, October 28, 2024, to Sunday, November 3, 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.
Jason Morgan Weghorst
Suspect Description: White, Male, 5’11”, 215 lbs
Address: Willis, TX 77378
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department
Date of Arrest: 10/28/2024
Charges: Bench Warrant/Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More
Explanation Of Charges: Bench Warrant/Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More – This charge indicates that the suspect has been issued a bench warrant due to a failure to appear in court for a previous charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI). This is the third or more instance of such an offense, which escalates the severity of the charge due to repeated violations.
Bond: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 2016R-0102 – 1/155th Judicial District Court
Michele Rene Bryan
Suspect Description: White, Female, 5’05”, 115 lbs
Address: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Arresting Agency: Bellville Police Department
Date of Arrest: 10/29/2024
Charges:
1. Possession of Cocaine
2. Evading Arrest Detention with a Vehicle
3. Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair
4. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1-B (Between 4 and 200 Grams)
5. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1-B (Between 1 and 4 Grams)
6. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 (Between 1 and 4 Grams)
7. Forgery of a Financial Instrument
8. Failure to Identify as a Fugitive with Intent to Give False Information
9. Forgery of a Financial Instrument
10. Forgery of a Financial Instrument
11. Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information (5 to 10 Items)
Explanation Of Charges:
1. Possession of Cocaine – The suspect is accused of unlawfully having cocaine in her possession.
2. Evading Arrest Detention with a Vehicle – The suspect allegedly attempted to flee law enforcement officers in a vehicle after being ordered to stop.
3. Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair – The suspect is accused of tampering with or altering physical evidence, intending to make it unavailable or less effective in legal proceedings.
4. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1-B (Between 4 and 200 Grams) – The suspect allegedly possessed a significant amount of a controlled substance, classified under Penalty Group 1/1-B, weighing between 4 and 200 grams.
5. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1-B (Between 1 and 4 Grams) – The suspect is accused of possessing a controlled substance from Penalty Group 1/1-B, with a weight between 1 and 4 grams.
6. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 (Between 1 and 4 Grams) – The suspect allegedly possessed a controlled substance classified under Penalty Group 1, with a weight between 1 and 4 grams.
7. Forgery of a Financial Instrument – The suspect is accused of forging or altering a financial document, such as a check or similar instrument, to defraud or deceive others.
8. Failure to Identify as a Fugitive with Intent to Give False Information – The suspect allegedly provided false information to law enforcement while being aware of her status as a fugitive.
9. Forgery of a Financial Instrument – Additional charges of forging financial documents to defraud or deceive.
10. Forgery of a Financial Instrument – Another count of forgery involving financial documents.
11. Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information (5 to 10 Items) – The suspect is accused of unlawfully possessing or using identifying information (e.g., social security numbers or driver’s license numbers) of 5 to 10 individuals without authorization, with the intent to commit fraud.
Bond:
1. No Bond for Possession of Cocaine
2. $30,000.00 Surety Bond for Evading Arrest Detention with a Vehicle
3. $30,000.00 Surety Bond for Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair
4. $50,000.00 Surety Bond for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1-B (Between 4 and 200 Grams)
5. $50,000.00 Surety Bond for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1-B (Between 1 and 4 Grams)
6. $30,000.00 Surety Bond for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 (Between 1 and 4 Grams)
7. $50,000.00 Surety Bond for Forgery of a Financial Instrument
8. $10,000.00 Surety Bond for Failure to Identify as a Fugitive with Intent to Give False Information
9. $50,000.00 Surety Bond for Forgery of a Financial Instrument
10. $50,000.00 Surety Bond for Forgery of a Financial Instrument
11. $50,000.00 Surety Bond for Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information (5 to 10 Items)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
1. 22009778CF10A – Florida for Possession of Cocaine
2. 063726 – 155th District for Evading Arrest Detention with a Vehicle and Tampering/Fabricating Physical Evidence
3. 063727 – 155th District for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1-B (Between 4 and 200 Grams) and (Between 1 and 4 Grams)
4. 063728 – 155th District for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 (Between 1 and 4 Grams) and Forgery of a Financial Instrument
5. 063729 – ACCL for Failure to Identify as a Fugitive with Intent to Give False Information
6. 063730 – 155th District for Forgery of Financial Instrument and Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information
Michael Lance Gentry
Suspect Description: White, Male, 5’09”, 201 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department
Date of Arrest: 10/29/2024
Charges: Public Intoxication with Three Prior Convictions
Explanation Of Charges: Public Intoxication with Three Prior Convictions – The suspect is accused of being intoxicated in a public place to the degree that he was a danger to himself or others. Due to three previous convictions for public intoxication, this charge is more severe as it indicates repeated behavior.
Bond: $5,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 24003397 – ACCL
Gavin Oneal Porter
Suspect Description: Black, Male, 5’07”, 145 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department
Date of Arrest: 10/31/2024
Charges: Terroristic Threat of Family/Household
Explanation Of Charges: Terroristic Threat of Family/Household – The suspect is accused of making threats of violence intended to place a family or household member in fear of serious harm. This charge typically involves threats that cause emotional distress or fear for personal safety within a family or household setting.
Bond: $75,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 24003407 – ACCL
Denis Mejia
Suspect Description: White, Male, 5’08”, 170 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77033
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department
Date of Arrest: 11/01/2024
Charges: Collision Involving Damage to Vehicle >= $200
Explanation Of Charges: Collision Involving Damage to Vehicle >= $200 – The suspect is accused of being involved in a vehicular collision that resulted in damage to another vehicle, with the estimated damage amounting to $200 or more. This charge is often related to incidents where the suspect failed to properly report or take responsibility for the collision.
Bond: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 2022-6-28-A – ACCL
Renald James Pryce
Suspect Description: Black, Male, 6’01”, 190 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department
Date of Arrest: 11/01/2024
Charges:
1. Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 or 2-A (Between 4 and 400 Grams)
2. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 4 (400 Grams or More)
3. Possession of Marijuana (More than 4 Ounces, Less than or Equal to 5 Pounds)
4. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 4 (400 Grams or More)
Explanation Of Charges:
1. Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 or 2-A (Between 4 and 400 Grams) – The suspect is accused of producing or distributing a controlled substance from Penalty Group 2 or 2-A, with the quantity involved between 4 and 400 grams. Substances in this category often include synthetic drugs and hallucinogens.
2. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 4 (400 Grams or More) – The suspect allegedly possessed a large quantity (400 grams or more) of a controlled substance classified under Penalty Group 4, which can include certain prescription medications or drugs with limited narcotic content.
3. Possession of Marijuana (More than 4 Ounces, Less than or Equal to 5 Pounds) – The suspect is accused of possessing marijuana in an amount exceeding 4 ounces but not more than 5 pounds, indicating a substantial quantity above personal use limits.
4. Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 4 (400 Grams or More) – An additional charge for possession of a controlled substance from Penalty Group 4 in a quantity of 400 grams or more, likely involving a different substance or instance.
Bond:
1. $10,000.00 Personal Recognizance Bond for Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 or 2-A (Between 4 and 400 Grams)
2. $10,000.00 Personal Recognizance Bond for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 4 (400 Grams or More)
3. $10,000.00 Personal Recognizance Bond for Possession of Marijuana (More than 4 Ounces, Less than or Equal to 5 Pounds)
4. $10,000.00 Personal Recognizance Bond for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 4 (400 Grams or More)
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
1. DC-2024-0033 – 155th District for Manufacture or Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 or 2-A
2. 24-11-0033 – 155th District for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 4 and Possession of Marijuana
Juan Carlos Rosas-Ponce
Suspect Description: White, Male, 5’06”, 170 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department
Date of Arrest: 11/01/2024
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated with Open Alcohol Container
Explanation Of Charges: Driving While Intoxicated with Open Alcohol Container – The suspect is accused of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, with an open alcohol container present in the vehicle. The presence of an open container adds to the severity of the charge as it is a violation of open container laws and implies recent consumption.
Bond: $1,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 24-11-0006 – ACCL
Nathan Lloyd Nix
Suspect Description: Black, Male, 6’02”, 260 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77028
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department
Date of Arrest: 11/03/2024
Charges: Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More Incident After Time (IAT)
Explanation Of Charges: Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More Incident After Time (IAT) – The suspect is accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, marking the third or more instance of such an offense. Due to the repeated nature of the offense, this charge is considered more serious, and “Incident After Time” (IAT) indicates this offense occurred after prior DWI convictions.
Bond: $75,000.00 Surety Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 20456 – Washington County
Denzell Andreau Perry
Suspect Description: Black, Male, 6’03”, 547 lbs
Address: Hempstead, TX 77445
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department
Date of Arrest: 11/03/2024
Charges:
1. Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
2. Unlawful Restraint
3. Aggravated Kidnapping with Intent to Terrorize
Explanation Of Charges:
1. Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – The suspect is accused of assaulting another person with a weapon that could cause serious bodily injury or death. The use of a deadly weapon elevates the severity of the charge.
2. Unlawful Restraint – The suspect is accused of restricting another person’s movement without consent, thereby unlawfully holding them against their will.
3. Aggravated Kidnapping with Intent to Terrorize – The suspect allegedly kidnapped an individual with the intent to instill fear or terrorize them, which significantly increases the seriousness of the offense.
Bond:
1. $250,000.00 Surety Bond for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
2. $10,000.00 Surety Bond for Unlawful Restraint
3. $100,000.00 Surety Bond for Aggravated Kidnapping with Intent to Terrorize
Warrant #/Issuing Authority:
1. 24003444 – 155th District for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Aggravated Kidnapping with Intent to Terrorize
2. 24003444 – ACCL for Unlawful Restraint
Manford Charles Williams, Jr.
Suspect Description: Black, Male, 6’00”, 275 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriff Department
Date of Arrest: 11/03/2024
Charges: Probation Violation – Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animal: Kill/Poison/Serious Bodily Injury
Explanation Of Charges: Probation Violation – Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animal: Kill/Poison/Serious Bodily Injury – The suspect is accused of violating the terms of his probation. The original charge involved cruelty to a non-livestock animal, with actions that resulted in killing, poisoning, or causing serious bodily injury to the animal. Probation violations can lead to additional penalties or potential incarceration due to failure to adhere to probation requirements.
Bond: No Bond
Warrant #/Issuing Authority: 2023R-0040 – 3/155th Judicial District Court
