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A Hockley County Grand Jury returned 27 indictments, of which 12 were made public from the office of the 286th Judicial District Court.
Neiba P. Camarena, 24, was indicted for the possession of a controlled substance penalty group one, 1-B greater than four grams but no greater than 200 grams. The indictment states Camarena knowingly and intentionally possessed a controlled substance, namely methamphetamine, in the amount of four grams or more but less than 200 grams on or about February 10, 2022.
A second count included in the indictment states the defendant intentionally and knowingly possessed tetrahydrocannabinol in the amount of four grams or more but less than 400 grams on or about February 10, 2022.
Kyle Ray Glenn, 56, was charged with the injury to a child, elderly or disabled individual with the intent to cause bodily injury. According to the indictment, on or about November 18, 2022, Glenn intentionally and knowingly caused bodily injury to W.G, an individual who is 65 years of age or older by punching W.G, in her arm.
Two enhancements in the indictment were included as the defendant was convicted of the felony offense of burglary of a habitation with the intent to commit another felony on or about November 8, 2006.
The second enhancement states Glenn was convicted of the felony offense of burglary of a habitation on or about July 18, 2019.
Both convictions included in the enhancements were handled by the 286th District Court of Hockley County.
Yang Chi, 24, was charged with engaging in organized criminal activity including money laundering. According to the indictment, on or about November 16, 2022, Chi unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly engaged in organized criminal activity with the intent to establish, maintain, or participate in a combination or in the profits of a combination consisting of the defendant and Zhen Li, Sha Huang and YuYu Wang to commit the offense of gambling promotion while knowingly operating and participating in the earnings of gambling promotion.
A second count states the defendant on or about November 16, 2022, engaged in organized criminal activity with the intent to establish, maintain or participate in a combination or in the profits of a combination, consisting of the defendant and Zhen Li, Sha Huang and YuYu Wang to commit the offense of keeping a gambling place. Additionally, the defendant knowingly operated or participated in the earnings of a gambling place.
A third count states the defendant on or about November 16, 2022, knowingly engaged in organized criminal activity with the intent to establish, maintain, or participate in a combination or in the profits of a combination consisting of the defendant and Zhen Li, Sha Huang and YuYu Wang to commit the offense of possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia.
Additionally, the defendant knowingly operated or participated in the earnings of or possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia.
The fourth count states Chi on or about November 16, 2022, knowingly acquired, maintained an interest in, concealed, possessed, transferred and transported the proceeds of criminal activity, namely gambling promotion. The value of the funds was $30,000 or more but less than $150,000.
A fifth count states the defendant on or about November 16, 2022, knowingly acquired, maintained an interest in, concealed, possessed, transferred and transported the proceeds of criminal activity, namely keeping a gambling place. The value of the funds was $30,000 or more but less than $150,000.
A sixth and final count in the indictment states the defendant on or about November 16, knowingly acquired, maintained an interest in, concealed, possessed, transferred and transported the proceeds of criminal activity, namely possession of a gambling device. The funds were valued at $30,000 or more but less than $150,000.
YuYu Wang, 51, was charged with engaging in organized criminal activity including money laundering. According to the indictment, on or about November 16, 2022, Wang unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly engaged in organized criminal activity with the intent to establish, maintain, or participate in a combination or in the profits of a combination consisting of the defendant and Zhen Li, Sha Huang and Yang Chi to commit the offense of gambling promotion while knowingly operating and participating in the earnings of gambling promotion.
A second count states the defendant, on or about November 16, 2022, engaged in organized criminal activity with the intent to establish, maintain or participate in a combination or in the profits of a combination, consisting of the defendant and Zhen Li, Sha Huang and Yang Chi to commit the offense of keeping a gambling place. Additionally, the defendant knowingly operated or participated in the earnings of a gambling place.
A third count states the defendant, on or about November 16, 2022, knowingly engaged in organized criminal activity with the intent to establish, maintain, or participate in a combination or in the profits of a combination consisting of the defendant and Zhen Li, Sha Huang and Yang Chi to commit the offense of possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia.
Additionally, the defendant knowingly operated or participated in the earnings of or possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia.
The fourth count states Wang, on or about November 16, 2022, knowingly acquired, maintained an interest in, concealed, possessed, transferred and transported the proceeds of criminal activity, namely gambling promotion. The value of the funds was $30,000 or more but less than $150,000.
A fifth count states the defendant, on or about November 16, 2022, knowingly acquired, maintained an interest in, concealed, possessed, transferred and transported the proceeds of criminal activity, namely keeping a gambling place. The value of the funds was $30,000 or more but less than $150,000.
A sixth and final count in the indictment states the defendant on or about November 16, knowingly acquired, maintained an interest in, concealed, possessed, transferred and transported the proceeds of criminal activity, namely possession of a gambling device. The funds were valued at $30,000 or more but less than $150,000.
Esther Rodriguez Carrasco, 48, was charged with engaging in organized criminal activity including money laundering. According to the indictment, on or about November 16, 2022, Carrasco unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly engaged in organized criminal activity with the intent to establish, maintain, or participate in a combination or in the profits of a combination consisting of the defendant and Zhen Li, Jing Yixaun and Yang Liu to commit the offense of gambling promotion while knowingly operating and participating in the earnings of gambling promotion.
A second count states the defendant, on or about November 16, 2022, engaged in organized criminal activity with the intent to establish, maintain or participate in a combination or in the profits of a combination, consisting of the defendant and Zhen Li, Jing Yixaun and Yang Liu to commit the offense of keeping a gambling place. Additionally, the defendant knowingly operated or participated in the earnings of a gambling place.
A third count states the defendant, on or about November 16, 2022, knowingly engaged in organized criminal activity with the intent to establish, maintain, or participate in a combination or in the profits of a combination consisting of the defendant and Zhen Li, Yang Liu, Jing Yixuan and Jingfeng Xiao to commit the offense of possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia.
Additionally, the defendant knowingly operated or participated in the earnings of or possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia.
The fourth count states Carrasco, on or about November 16, 2022, knowingly acquired, maintained an interest in, concealed, possessed, transferred and transported the proceeds of criminal activity, namely gambling promotion. The value of the funds was $30,000 or more but less than $150,000.
A fifth count states the defendant, on or about November 16, 2022, knowingly acquired, maintained an interest in, concealed, possessed, transferred and transported the proceeds of criminal activity, namely keeping a gambling place. The value of the funds was $30,000 or more but less than $150,000.
A sixth and final count in the indictment states the defendant on or about November 16, knowingly acquired, maintained an interest in, concealed, possessed, transferred and transported the proceeds of criminal activity, namely possession of a gambling device. The funds were valued at $30,000 or more but less than $150,000.
Zhen Li, 29, was charged with engaging in organized criminal activity including money laundering.
According to the indictment, on or about November 16, 2022, Li unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly engaged in organized criminal activity with the intent to establish, maintain, or participate in a combination or in the profits of a combination consisting of the defendant and Sha Huang, Yang Chi and YuYu Wang to commit the offense of gambling promotion while knowingly operating and participating in the earnings of gambling promotion.
A second count states the defendant, on or about November 16, 2022, engaged in organized criminal activity with the intent to establish, maintain or participate in a combination or in the profits of a combination, consisting of the defendant and Sha Huang, Yang Chi and YuYu Wang to commit the offense of keeping a gambling place. Additionally, the defendant knowingly operated or participated in the earnings of a gambling place.
A third count states the defendant, on or about November 16, 2022, knowingly engaged in organized criminal activity with the intent to establish, maintain, or participate in a combination or in the profits of a combination consisting of the defendant and Sha Huang, Yang Chi and YuYu Wang to commit the offense of possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia.
Additionally, the defendant knowingly operated or participated in the earnings of or possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia.
The fourth count states Li, on or about November 16, 2022, knowingly acquired, maintained an interest in, concealed, possessed, transferred and transported the proceeds of criminal activity, namely gambling promotion. The value of the funds was $30,000 or more but less than $150,000.
A fifth count states the defendant, on or about November 16, 2022, knowingly acquired, maintained an interest in, concealed, possessed, transferred and transported the proceeds of criminal activity, namely keeping a gambling place. The value of the funds was $30,000 or more but less than $150,000.
A sixth and final count in the indictment states the defendant on or about November 16, knowingly acquired, maintained an interest in, concealed, possessed, transferred and transported the proceeds of criminal activity, namely possession of a gambling device. The funds were valued at $30,000 or more but less than $150,000.
Bobby Ray Garrett Jr., 30, was charged with the theft of property in the value of $2,500 or more but less than $30,000. The indictment states the defendant unlawfully appropriated, by acquiring or otherwise exercising control over property, namely batteries valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000, from Chance Huckaby or Andy Hudgens the owner, on or about October 28, 2022.
Anthony Todd Landers, 44, was charged with the theft of property in the value of $2,500 or more but less than $30,000. On or about October 28, 2022, the defendant unlawfully appropriated, by acquiring or otherwise exercising control over property, namely batteries valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000, from Chance Huckaby or Andy Hudgens the owner.
Enhancements were included in the indictment stated the defendant was convicted of the felony offense of forgery financial instrument, on or about February 25, 2009. Additionally, the defendant was convicted of the felony offense of fraudulent use, possession of identifying information less than five items, on or about February 25, 2009.
Both convictions included in the enhancements were conducted by the 364th District Court of Lubbock County.
Herman Brent Brooks, 46, was charged with the theft of property valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000. On or about October 28, 2022, the defendant unlawfully appropriated, by acquiring or otherwise exercising control over property, namely batteries valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000, from Chance Huckaby or Andy Hudgens the owner.
Jose Manuel Elizondo, 71, was charged with criminal negligence of a homicide. On or about June 10, 2022, the defendant who was the owner of dogs, recklessly or with criminal negligence, failed to secure the dogs. The dogs made an unprovoked attack on Andrew Lynn Woods that occurred at a location other than the defendant’s property that resulted in the death of Woods.
Sanjuanita R. Elizondo, 65, was charged with criminal negligence of a homicide. On or about June 10, 2022, the defendant who was the owner of dogs, recklessly or with criminal negligence, failed to secure the dogs. The dogs made an unprovoked attack on Andrew Lynn Woods that occurred at a location other than the defendant’s property that resulted in the death of Woods.
Marcus Leonard Alcantara, 26, was charged with the possession of a controlled substance penalty group one, 1-B less than one gram. On or about November 27, 2022, the defendant knowingly possessed a controlled substance, namely methamphetamine, in a amount less than one gram.