WCSO: SHOTS FIRED CALL LEADS TO ARREST OF TWO ON WEAPON, MONEY LAUNDERING, MIP CHARGES

  

Two Brenham men are in Washington County custody on multiple charges after a report of shots fired on Wednesday.

According to Washington County Sheriff Otto Hanak, deputies responded just before noon on Wednesday to the 3600 block of Old Chappell Hill Road in reference to a weapons call.  The reporting party stated that two individuals were observed discharging weapons in the roadway, and identified the suspects’ vehicle as a black Toyota Camry. 

Deputy Matthew Presswood located the reporting party, as well as spent 9mm casings at the scene.  While responding, Deputy Rosa Salinas saw a vehicle that matched the description to be parked at a business on Blue Bell Road, near the intersection of Old Chappell Hill Road.

Deputy Salinas, with the assistance of a Brenham police officer, made contact with the two occupants of the vehicle, identified as 17-year-old Ketren Lamarkes Jackson and 18-year-old Tayshun Marshall.  According to Hanak, both were confirmed to be those who were seen discharging firearms from the public roadway.

A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted with the assistance of a Waller County K9 Deputy.  Investigators found alcohol, loaded firearms, vape pens containing THC, and a large amount of cash.

Jackson and Marshall were both arrested and charged with Discharging a Firearm on a Public Roadway, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon, Minor in Possession – Alcohol, Minor in Possession – Tobacco, and Money Laundering.  Jackson was also wanted on a charge of No Driver’s License.

The two were booked into the Washington County Jail, where they remain under bonds of $64,300 each.  The sheriff’s office states that both have previous arrest records.