During the week from Monday, March 10, 2025, – Sunday, March 16, 2025 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 individualsโ names, physical descriptions, arresting agencies, dates of arrest, charges brought against them, explanations of those charges, and details about their bond amounts. Itโs 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.
Barbara Mejia
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’07”, 180 lbs
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: April 1, 2025 โ 12:34 a.m.
Charges: Assault Causing Bodily Injury
Explanation of Charges:
The suspect was taken into custody for allegedly engaging in physical contact that resulted in pain or injury to another individual. Under Texas law, this offense occurs when a person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily harm to another. The injury does not need to be severe but must be more than incidental contact.
Bond: $5,000 Surety Bond
Mickelsen, Jessica
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’09”, 165 lbs
Address: Katy, TX 77449
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriffโs Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: April 1, 2025 โ 8:00 a.m.
Charges: Theft of Property โ Value Between $750 and $2,500
Explanation of Charges:
The suspect was arrested for allegedly unlawfully taking property valued between $750 and $2,500 without the ownerโs consent. Under Texas law, this offense is classified as a Class A misdemeanor and involves depriving the rightful owner of their property with the intent to permanently withhold it.
Bond: $5,000 Surety Bond
Gonzales, Quinton Darnell
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’09”, 200 lbs
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriffโs Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: April 1, 2025 โ 7:40 p.m.
Charges: Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle
Explanation of Charges:
The suspect was arrested for allegedly fleeing from law enforcement in a motor vehicle while being lawfully detained or placed under arrest. Under Texas law, using a vehicle to evade arrest elevates the offense to a felony due to the increased danger to public safety.
Bond: No Bond
Lawrence Edwards
Suspect Description: Black Male, 6’04”, 180 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriffโs Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: April 1, 2025 โ 8:05 p.m.
Charges:
โข Criminal Mischief โฅ $100 < $750
โข Criminal Trespass
Explanation of Charges:
The suspect is accused of intentionally damaging another person’s property, with the damage valued between $100 and $750. Additionally, the suspect allegedly entered or remained on a property without permission, despite being warned not to do so.
Bond: $10,000 Surety Bond (each charge)
Eddie Dwayn Edwards
Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’08”, 165 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriffโs Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: April 1, 2025 โ 8:12 p.m.
Charges: Failure to Appear / Fail to Identify Giving False or Fictitious Information
Explanation of Charges:
The suspect allegedly failed to appear for a court date and provided law enforcement with false or fictitious identifying information when being detained or questioned, which is a criminal offense in Texas.
Bond: $25,000 Surety Bond
Nichole Ann Geick
Suspect Description: White Female, 5’07”, 120 lbs
Address: Bellville, TX 77418
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriffโs Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: April 3, 2025 โ 10:34 a.m.
Charges:
Failure to Appear / Driving While License Invalid with Previous Conviction and No Financial Responsibility
Explanation of Charges:
The suspect failed to appear in court and was also charged with driving while her license was invalid, having a prior conviction, and not carrying the required insurance coverage.
Bond: $5,000 Surety Bond
James Taylor Ridgeway
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’10”, 180 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77084
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriffโs Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: April 3, 2025 โ 10:36 a.m.
Charges:
Parole Violation / Harassment
Explanation of Charges:
The suspect was arrested for violating the conditions of his parole. He is also accused of harassment, which typically involves behavior intended to annoy, alarm, or torment another person.
Bond: No Bond
Juan David Gutierrez
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’08”, 130 lbs
Address: Sealy, TX 77474
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: April 4, 2025 โ 3:34 p.m.
Charges: Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse
Explanation of Charges:
The suspect is accused of unlawfully using someone elseโs credit or debit card without their permission, with the intent to obtain goods, services, or money.
Bond: $8,000 Surety Bond
Jason Daniel Gappa
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’10”, 180 lbs
Address: Burton, TX 77835
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriffโs Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: April 4, 2025 โ 9:46 p.m.
Charges:
โข Driving While Intoxicated โ 2nd Offense
โข Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon
Explanation of Charges:
The suspect was arrested for allegedly operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and having a prior DWI conviction. He was also found to be unlawfully in possession of a weapon at the time of the offense.
Bond: $4,000 Surety Bond (each charge)
Alexander James Bailey
Suspect Description: White Male, 5’10”, 215 lbs
Address: Katy, TX 77449
Arresting Agency: Sealy Police Department (SPD)
Date of Arrest: April 5, 2025 โ 11:55 a.m.
Charges:
โข Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1/1-B โฅ1G<4G
โข Possession of Marijuana < 2oz
Explanation of Charges:
The suspect was arrested for possessing between 1 and 4 grams of a controlled substance, which falls under Penalty Group 1/1-B in Texas law. He was also found in possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana.
Bond:
$10,000 Surety Bond (controlled substance)
$2,000 Surety Bond (marijuana)
Quantrell Mozee
Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’11”, 215 lbs
Address: Houston, TX 77025
Arresting Agency: South Frydek Police Department (SFPD)
Date of Arrest: April 6, 2025 โ 12:33 a.m.
Charges: Burglary of Building
Explanation of Charges:
The suspect is accused of unlawfully entering a building without the ownerโs consent and with the intent to commit theft or another felony offense inside.
Bond: $10,000 Surety Bond
Quantrell Mozee
Suspect Description: Black Male, 5’11”, 215 lbs
Arresting Agency: Austin County Sheriffโs Department (SO)
Date of Arrest: April 6, 2025
Charges: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Explanation of Charges:
The suspect was arrested for allegedly assaulting another person while using or exhibiting a deadly weapon during the offense. This is considered a serious felony under Texas law due to the potential for significant harm.
Bond: $100,000 Surety Bond
