WASHINGTON CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARRESTS 10 OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office had a busy Memorial Day weekend, making 10 arrests between Friday and Monday.
(Washington Co. Jail)
Shortly after 9 a.m. Friday, Corporal Salinas conducted a traffic stop in the 1100 block of Highway 290 East for various traffic violations. Upon making contact, an odor of marijuana was detected and the driver was shown to have an active warrant. 24-year-old Kayden Wray Lee Durham of Houston was arrested and transported to the Washington County Jail. Durham was charged with Possession of Dangerous Drug, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Driver’s License (2), and Wrong, Fictitious, Altered or Obscured Insignia.
(Washington Co. Jail)
Around 3:30 p.m., Corporal Salinas initiated a stop on a vehicle operated by a known wanted individual. 28-year-old Julio Cesar Martinez of Brenham was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Washington County Jail and charged with two counts of Assault Causing Bodily Injury to a Family Member.
(Washington Co. Jail)
At 9:30 p.m., Corporal Vasquez conducted a traffic stop in the 1600 block of US290 West for a defective tail lamp. The sheriff’s office says the driver did not possess a valid driver’s license, so he was taken into custody. 34-year-old Samuel Teodoro Solis De Leon of Austin was transported to the Washington County Jail, where he was charged with No Driver’s License and Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility.
(Washington Co. Jail)
Approaching 11:45 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance in the 5500 block of Deep Water Boulevard. Upon speaking with people at the scene, deputies learned a physical altercation had occurred, with one person being transported to the hospital for further evaluation. After consulting with the county attorney’s office, 17-year-old Yobani Brewer of Burton was placed under arrest and charged with Assault Causing Bodily Injury. He was transported to the Washington County Jail for booking without incident.
(Washington Co. Jail)
On Saturday, a few minutes past 3:45 a.m., Corporal Pizarro conducted a traffic stop in the 9000 block of Highway 290 East for speeding. The driver, 49-year-old Quincy Jones of Houston, had an active warrant from Galveston County and was taken into custody. He was transported to the Washington County Jail and charged with Assault Causing Bodily Injury to a Family Member.
(Washington Co. Jail)
At 9:15 p.m., Corporal Vasquez conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 290 East and FM2447 for a defective headlamp. According to the sheriff’s office, the driver did not possess a driver’s license and was taken into custody. 34-year-old Jorge Arturo Cruz Romero of Cypress was transported to the Washington County Jail charged with No Driver’s License.
Just past 3 a.m. Sunday, Sergeant Pfeffer initiated a traffic stop in the 7800 block of Highway 290 East for failure to signal lane change and to drive in a single lane. Upon making contact with the driver, an odor of alcohol was detected. The driver, 62-year-old Gregory Todd McCullough of Bellville, was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated. He was transported to the Washington County Jail for booking without incident.
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Nearing 6 a.m., Sergeant Himebaugh conducted a traffic stop near Highway 290 East and Routt Road for no taillights. The sheriff’s office reported that the driver did not have a driver’s license. 27-year-old Jose Jeronimo Villalta Quintanilla of Richmond was taken into custody for No Driver’s License and Wrong, Fictitious, Altered or Obscured License Plate. He was transported to the Washington County Jail.
Close to 2:45 p.m., Corporal Salinas conducted a traffic stop in the 1500 block of Highway 290 East for no front license plate. A search of the vehicle resulted in finding marijuana, so the driver was taken into custody. 28-year-old Andrew Jidekene Aneke of Manor was transported to the Washington County Jail and charged with Possession of Marijuana Less Than 2 Oz.
(Washington Co. Jail)
Around 8:30 p.m. Monday, deputies responded to a disturbance in the 6200 block of Baranowski Road. According to the sheriff’s office, the victim stated he was trying to remove a dog from the suspect’s vehicle, and the suspect continued to drive for approximately five to ten feet while he was holding on to the passenger side door. After further investigation, 44-year-old Sarah Renee Wright of Brenham was transported to the Washington County Jail and charged with Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon.
The question I have is this: I am unsure as to whether or not the individuals who might be suspected of being ‘illegals’ or ‘undocumented aliens’ are researched and vetted after their arrests. It seems that over the last year or so, certainly a few of the persons arrested MIGHT be undocumented or illegals. If that is the case, then are these people charged and then turned over to ICE and sent to a camp before they are quickly deported? It seems as though no one wants to answer this question (or can answer the question), so I’m just looking for some information from those who know for certain.
I had an auto accident a while back the other driver was at fault and was also an Illegal, so he had no car insurance and no Drivers license, I asked the police officer “what will happen to him and How will I get my truck paid for as it was totaled”? His answer to me was ” Oh your insurance will have to cover it and once the guy that hit you leaves here today you will never be able to find him or see him again” He was correct. My insurance paid for my truck, causing my rates to increase and the guy who hit me got away with no consequences.
I’ve read this story a few times and find no mention of immigration status? Why, may I ask, do you pose this question here? Is it because 5 of the 10 mentioned in this article are Hispanic? If you really want to ask “those who know for certain”, ask the Sheriff’s Office or arresting agency, not the organization that is publishing the press release. Or better yet, do a FOIA request. What is reported here is only what is in the press release.