Austin and Colorado County authorities teamed up to recover stolen property and arrest a suspect in a joint operation on April 24, 2024. Quincy Kyle JANSZEN was apprehended at the scene, where deputies found two recently stolen vehicles and items from local burglaries. JANSZEN may face theft and burglary charges in Austin County, along with burglary and possession of stolen property charges in Colorado County.
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Joseph Mesa, 35, of Sealy, was arrested by the Austin County Sheriff’s Office for Aggravated Robbery and Deadly Conduct after reports of him waving a firearm and shooting at vehicles. Mesa, who was out on bond for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, failed to appear in court on April 9, prompting authorities to revoke his bond. The Sealy Police Department also charged Mesa with Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Attempted Murder, and Interference with an Emergency Call, with bonds totaling $750,000.00.
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The Austin County Regional Special Response Team, in collaboration with the Westside (HIDTA) Narcotics Task Force, executed arrest and search warrants in Brookshire, Texas, resulting in the arrest of two individuals. The operation, part of an ongoing narcotics investigation, led to the seizure of cocaine, firearms, and currency from the residence. The defendants face charges related to drug possession and firearm offenses.
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Darryl Glenn Phillips, 62, was found guilty of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon by an Austin County Jury for cutting a man’s throat in Industry, Texas. Eyewitnesses testified to seeing Phillips commit the crime, leading to a life sentence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice without parole until 2053.
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In the March 5, 2024, Texas Primary Election, Austin County voters participated actively in selecting candidates for various positions. Notable Republican winners include Donald J. Trump for President with an overwhelming 93.53% and Ted Cruz for U.S. Senator with 84.49%. On the Democratic side, Roland Gutierrez emerged as the top choice for U.S. Senator, while Linda Nuno led the race for U.S. Representative District 10.
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