A Hockley County Grand Jury returned 25 indictments in the 286th District Court for the month of January, of which, 20 were made public while the remaining five are sealed due to non-arrests.
John Luis Aguilera, 42, was charged with aggravated assault against a public servant; abandonment, endangering a child with imminent danger; and attempted tampering, fabricating physical evidence with the intent to impair.
On or about November 22, 2022, Aguilera intentionally and knowingly threatened John Corrasco by resisting arrest while holding a knife or refusing to surrender the knife and used or exhibited the knife as a deadly weapon during the assault.
Additionally, the defendant was aware the complainant was a public servant, namely a Levelland Police Officer was lawfully handling the official duty of effecting an arrest or transport.
A second count was included in the indictment for intentionally, knowingly, or with criminal negligence, engaged in a conduct that placed a child younger than 15 years of age, in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment, by exhibiting a deadly weapon against a uniformed public servant who was in the process of his official duties. Also, the defendant did not voluntarily deliver the child to a designated emergency infant care proved under the Texas Family Code.
The third count states Aguilera then and there, had the specific intent to commit the offense of tampering or fabricating physical evidence, namely conceal evidence in the child’s care seat. Four enhancements were included in the indictment stating: The defendant was convicted for the felony offense of evading arrest with previous convictions in the 154th District Court of Lamb County on April 11, 2018.
The defendant was convicted for the felony offense of assault of a family, household member in the 154th District Court of Lamb County on February 29, 2016.
The defendant was convicted for the felony offense of forgery of a financial instrument in the 154th District Court of Lamb County on January 4, 2007.
The defendant was convicted for the felony offense of the unauthorized use of a vehicle in the 154th District Court of Lamb County on June 17, 2004.
Joshua Lenn Burnett, 37, was charged for the possession of a controlled substance under one gram in penalty group one-B.
According to the indictment, on or about November 7, 2022, Burnett intentionally and knowingly possessed a controlled substance, namely methamphetamine, in an amount less than one gram.
Ernest Michael Chavez, 32, was charged with the possession of a controlled substance between four grams and 200 grams in penalty group one-B and possession of a controlled substance between one and four grams in penalty group one-B.
On or about February 7, 2022, the defendant knowingly possessed and had the intent to deliver a controlled substance, namely methamphetamine in the amount of four grams or more but less than 200 grams.
A second count states Chavez possessed methamphetamine in the amount of more than one gram but less than four grams.
An enhancement within the indictment states the defendant was convicted for the felony of manufacturing, delivering a controlled substance in the amount of four grams but less than 200 grams in the 286th Hockley County District Court on February 20, 2019.
Tony Ray Cornish, 34, was charged with tampering, fabricating physical evidence with the intent to impair.
On or about November 20, 2022, Cornish at the time, knew then and there that an investigation was pending and concealed a glass methamphetamine pipe with the intent to impair its availability as evidence in the investigation.
Angel Lynn Chavez, 26, was charged with the attempt to tamper, fabricate physical evidence with the intent to impair.
The indictment states that A. Chavez on or about September 23, 2022, knew at the time a law enforcement investigation was being conducted and concealed a glass methamphetamine pipe, with the intent to impair its availability as evidence in the investigation.
Kimberly Luna, 29, was charged with manufacturing, delivering a controlled substance between four grams and 200 grams in penalty group one-B.
On or about October 22, 2021, Luna knowingly possessed, with the intent to deliver a controlled substance, namely methamphetamine in the amount between four grams and 200 grams.
Bruce Allen Marshall, 45, was charged with evading a motor fuel tax, transporting fuel without shipping documents and the burglary of a building.
The indictment state Marshall on or about September 5, 2022, evaded or attempted to evade the payment of motor fuel taxes imposed by the Texas Tax Code by acquiring diesel fuel without fires paying the Texas Motor Fuel Tax or by engaging in a motor fuel transaction without a license and, or by transporting fuel on a public road after unlawfully appropriating it from another.
The second count states the defendant transported diesel motor fuel without first possessing or exhibiting a cargo manifest or shipping document upon demand by the officer as required by the Texas Tax Code.
The third count states Marshall intentionally and knowingly entered a building or a portion of a building without the effective consent of B.J. Kennedy, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of property.
An enhancement included states the defendant was convicted for the burglary of a habi-tation in the 140th District Court of Terry County on October 16, 2022.
Justin Glynn Mathis, 27, was charged with evading the motor fuel tax, transporting fuel without shipping documents and the burglary of a building.
On or about September 5, 2022, , evaded or attempted to evade the payment of motor fuel taxes imposed by the Texas Tax Code by acquiring diesel fuel without fires paying the Texas Motor Fuel Tax or by engaging in a motor fuel transaction without a license and, or by transporting fuel on a public road after unlawfully appropriating it from another.
The second count states the defendant transported diesel motor fuel without first possessing or exhibiting a cargo manifest or shipping document upon demand by the officer as required by the Texas Tax Code.
The third count states Mathis intentionally and knowingly entered a building or a portion of a building without the effective consent of B.J. Kennedy, the owner, and attempted to commit or committed theft of property.
An enhancement included within the indictment states the defendant was previously convicted for the felony offense of possessing a controlled substance in the amount of less than one gram in the 121st District Court of Terry County on November 11, 2011.
Leroy Martinez Jr., 32, was charged with attempted capital murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
On or about December 1, 2022, the defendant then and there had the specific intent to commit the offense of capital murder, knowingly shot at or in the direction of Hockley County Sheriff’s Deputy Austin Creager. Failing to affect the commission of the offense intended, the defendant did then and there use or exhibit a deadly weapon, namely a firearm, during the commission of the offense.
The second count in the indictment states the defendant intentionally and knowingly threatened the complainant with imminent bodily injury by shooting at or in the direction of the complainant, whom the defendant knew was a public servant, namely a Hockley County Sheriff’s Deputy.
While the lawfully discharging an official duty, a traffic stop, the defendant used or exhibited a deadly weapon, namely a firearm during the offense.
Tanya Dawn McDaniel, 38, was charged with the possession of a controlled substance between one gram and four grams under penalty group one-B, fraudulent use, possession of identifying information with the number of items being between 10 and 50, and the forgery of government, national institution, money, security. Her bond was set at $10,000.
On or about August 27, 2022, McDaniel knowingly possessed, with the intent to deliver, a controlled substance, namely methamphetamine in the amount between one gram and four grams.
The second count states the defendant at the time had the intent to harm or defraud another, and without the consent of Audrey Young, possessed Young’s identifying information, namely a debit Visa Card issued by Sutton Financial; and at the time had the intent to harm or defraud another, and without the consent of Kylar Birkenfield, possessed Birkenfield’s identifying information, namely a direct deposit enrollment form with his routing number and account number; and at the time had the intent to harm or defraud another, and without the consent of Kylar Birkenfield, possessed Birkenfield’s identifying information, namely a check with his account number and routing number; and at the time had the intent to harm or defraud another, and without the consent of Kylar Birkenfield, possessed Birkenfield’s identifying information, namely a debit Visa Card issued by Sutton Financial Institution with his debit card account number and expiration date; and at the time had the intent to harm or defraud another, and without the consent of Kylar Birkenfield, possessed Birkenfield’s identifying information, namely a check issued from Stride Bank with Birkenfield’s account number; and at the time had the intent to harm or defraud another, and without the consent of Sarah Castle, possessed Castle’s identifying information, namely a check payable to Castle; and at the time had the intent to harm or defraud another, and without the consent of Kylar Birkenfield, possessed Birkenfield’s identifying information, namely a direct deposit enrollment form with his routing number and account number; and at the time had the intent to harm or defraud another, and without the consent of Kylar Birkenfield, possessed Birkenfield’s identifying information, namely an American Express notice which lists his account number and, or routing number. and at the time had the intent to harm or defraud another, and without the consent of Kylar Birkenfield, possessed Birkenfield’s identifying information, namely a direct deposit enrollment form with his routing number and account number; and at the time had the intent to harm or defraud another, and without the consent of L.B., possessed L.B.’s identifying information, namely a 2020 federal tax return with L.B.’s social security number; and at the time had the intent to harm or defraud another, and without the consent of Oralia Velasquez, possessed Velasquez’s identifying information, namely a certificate of death; and at the time had the intent to harm or defraud another, and without the consent of Oralia Velasquez, possessed Velasquez’s identifying information, namely a certificate of death; and at the time had the intent to harm or defraud another, and without the consent of Oralia Velasquez, possessed Velasquez’s identifying information, namely a certificate of death; and at the time had the intent to harm or defraud another, and without the consent of Mendie Martinez, possessed Martinez’s identifying information, namely her driver’s license number; and at the time had the intent to harm or defraud another, and without the consent of an unknown individual, possessed the unknown individual’s social security number; and at the time had the intent to harm or defraud another, and without the consent of Mendie Martinez, possessed Martinez’s password and account name; and at the time had the intent to harm or defraud another, and without the consent of Jerry Walker, possessed a check signed by Walker identifying his business account and address; and the number of items identifying information was less than 50.
The third count within the indictment states the defendant had the intent to defraud or harm another by writing a check so that it was similar to the copy of the original when one did not exist.
The check issued from Cosstone dated for September 16, 2016, was in the amount of $1850.50 and signed by Jerry Walker. It was alleged the defendant engaged in the conduct to obtain or attempt to obtain $1850; and the defendant had the intent to defraud or harm another by writing a check so that it was similar to the copy of the original when one did not exist. The writing of the check tenured the following: Check no. 1003 from Caprock Fabrication payable to Sarah Castle in the amount of $1500. It was alleged the defendant engaged in the conduct to obtain or attempt to obtain $1500; and the defendant at the time had the intent to defraud or harm another, possessed with the intent to pass a forged writing, knowing the writing to be forged and had been purported to be the act of Mendie Martinez, who did not authorize it. The writing purported to be a $635.26 check dated August 17, 2022, with Martinez’s signature; and the defendant obtained or attempted to obtain the amounts valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000 to one scheme or continuing course of conduct that began on or about August 17, 2022, and continued until on or about August 30, 2022.
Memphis Michael Mestas, 21, was charged with injuring a child, elderly, disabled with the intent of bodily injury. His bond was set at $7,500.
On or about December 1, 2022, Mestas knowingly caused bodily injury to a disabled individual by hitting her in the face, or striking her on the nose, or causing her to fall to the ground.
Cindie Marie Minter, 54, was charged with the possession of a controlled substance between one gram and four grams under penalty group one-B and tampering, fabricating with physical evidence with the intent to impair. Her bond was set at $10,000.
On or about February 13, 2022, Minter knowingly possessed a controlled substance, namely methamphetamine in the amount between one gram and four grams.
The second count states Minter understood an investigation was in progress for narcotic offense and concealed a pipe with the intent to impair its availability as evidence in the investigation.
Javier Diaz Perez, 30, was charged with the manufacturing, delivery of a controlled substance between four grams and 200 grams under penalty group one.
On or about October 22, 2022, the defendant knowingly possessed with the intent to deliver a controlled substance, namely methamphetamine, in an amount of more than four grams but less than 200 grams.
Timothy John Perez, 36, was charged with the manufacturing, delivery of a controlled substance between four grams and 200 grams under penalty group one.
On or about November 13, 2021, the defendant knowingly possessed with the intent to deliver a controlled substance, namely methamphetamine, in an amount of more than four grams but less than 200 grams.
Terry Lee Richardson, 40, was charged with the aggravated assault of a date, family, house with a weapon and the burglary of a habitation.
On or about November 27, 2022, Richardson knowingly and recklessly caused serious bodily injury to an individual by hitting her head and, or face with his fist and the defendant used his hands as a deadly weapon or exhibited a hammer as a deadly weapon during the assault.
A second count states the defendant knowingly and intentionally entered a habitation with the effective consent of the complainant and attempted to commit or committed the felony offense of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Robert Tone Salazar, 31, was charged with the assault of a family, household member with a previous conviction and assault of a family, house member impeding breathing, circulation. His bond was set at $8,000.
On or about November 17, 2022, the defendant knowingly caused bodily injury to a person whom the defendant has or had a family, household or dating relationship by pushing her, or by grabbing her neck, or by shoving her.
It was further presented that the defendant had two previous family violence convictions for assault causing bodily injury to a family member and was convicted in Lubbock County on October 25, 2012, and February 29, 2016.
The second count states the defendant knowingly and recklessly caused bodily injury to a person by impeding her normal breathing or the circulation of her blood by applying pressure to her throat or neck.
Michael Lance Scott, 49, was charged with continuous violence against the family and assault of a family, house member impeding breathing, circulation. His bond was set at $4,000.
On or about December 8, 2022, the defendant caused bodily injury to person whom the defendant has or has had a family relationship by kicking her, or tackling her or slapping her.
Additionally, the defendant caused bodily injury to an additional person by striking or slapping her.
The defendant also caused bodily injury to a third person whom the defendant has or had a family relationship by striking or slapping her or throwing her on the couch.
On or about May 15, 2022, the defendant caused bodily injury to the first complainant by striking her with a cord, slapping her face.
A second count states the defendant caused bodily injury to the complainant by impeding her normal breathing by applying pressure to her throat of neck.
Fred Tijerina, 61, was charged with the aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. His bond was set at $15,000.
On or about September 29, 2022, the defendant threatened to commit an offense of involving violence to a person by pointing a gun at or in the direction of the individual with the intent to place the complainant in fear of imminent serious bodily injury.
A second count states the defendant threatened to commit an offense involving a second complainant by pointing a gun at or in the direction of the second individual with the intent to cause fear of bodily injury.
David Lee Valderas, 32, was charged with continuous violence against the family. His bond was set at $15,000.
On or about November 21, 2022, the defendant caused bodily injury to a complainant by slapping her or shoving her to the ground. On or about October 16, 2022, the defendant forced the same complainant’s face to the ground with the defendant’s body weight or pinning her to the floor.
On or about May 30, 2022, the defendant pushed her, or slapped her and one or about November 21, the defendant caused bodily injury to a second complainant by hitting her face with the defendant’s face, or striking her on her head.
Leopoldo Villarreal, 34, was charged with attempted capital murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. His bond was set at $75,000.
On or about December 1, 2022, the defendant then and there had the specific intent to commit the offense of capital murder, knowingly shot at or in the direction of Hockley County Sheriff’s Deputy Austin Creager. Failing to affect the commission of the offense intended, the defendant did then and there use or exhibit a deadly weapon, namely a firearm, during the commission of the offense.
The second count in the indictment states the defendant intentionally and knowingly threatened the complainant with imminent bodily injury by shooting at or in the direction of the complainant, whom the defendant knew was a public servant, namely a Hockley County Sheriff’s Deputy.
While the lawfully discharging an official duty, a traffic stop, the defendant used or exhibited a deadly weapon, namely a firearm during the offense.