HUMAN TRAFFICKING UNIT
In Johnson County, Peter Tkatschenko III was arrested on February 22 for two outstanding warrants for two counts of Possession of Child Pornography. Tkatschenko III was transported to the Johnson County Jail without incident, after refusing an interview. The Burleson Police Department will follow up with additional charges for Burglary.
CHILD EXPLOITATION UNIT
In Palo Pinto County, Travis Benton Bounds was arrested on February 11 on five arrest warrants for Promotion of Child Pornography and pleaded guilty to five counts of Possession of Child Pornography. He was sentenced to six years confinement. This case was referred by NCMEC CyberTipline Report.
In Trinity County, Timothy Michael Zawodny was arrested on February 22 for one count of Possession of Child Pornography and one count of Promotion of Child Pornography. Zawodny confessed to manufacturing child pornography where his 8-year-old daughter was the subject of the image. Zawodny was transported to the Trinity County Jail and booked without incident. Zawodny was also served with an arrest warrant for Indecency with a Child with Sexual Contact on February 23, after his 6-year-old daughter alleged that she was a victim of sexual contact by Zawodny. The additional charge was placed on Zawodny at the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office Jail, as Zawodny was already booked on CEU charges from the day prior. This case was received as a NCMEC CyberTipline.
SPECIAL CRIMES UNIT
In Gregg & Harrison County, Douglas Andrew Burks was arrested on February 24 after previously being indicted by a Gregg County grand jury on charges of Theft - a second degree felony, Misapplication of Fiduciary Property - a second degree felony, and False Statement to Obtain Credit- a state jail felony. Burks is the president of White Oak Cemetery, Inc., a non-profit, and is alleged to have misused approximately $300,000 in cemetery funds for personal gain. His home was seized pursuant to a seizure warrant. This case was referred by the White Oak Police Department for investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Dorian Cotlar. Sgt. Stan Head originally investigated this case and Sgt. Adam Madore is currently the lead investigator. Supervising Forensic Auditor Kyle Swihart completed the forensic audit for this case and Members of the Special Crimes Unit.
FUGITIVE APPREHENSION UNIT
In Bexar County, Rudy Cantu, a Mexican Mafia Gang member, was arrested on February 18 for an outstanding warrant for Felon in Possession of a Firearm by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The United States Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force assisted with this arrest.
In Bexar County, Ryatt Ryan Aguilar was arrested on February 18 for an outstanding warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The United States Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force assisted with this apprehension.
In Blanco County, Drew Elliot Mitchell was arrested on February 25 for violating the terms of his parole by absconding in Round Mountain. Mitchell was previously convicted of Assault of Family/Household Member by Impeding Breath and sentenced to 4 years in prison. Mitchell is also on parole for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
In Brazoria County, Kristen Jay Bordelon was arrested on February 25 for an outstanding warrant for Indecency with Child. The Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force in Galveston assisted with this apprehension.
In Galveston County, Bryan Sanchez-Hernandez was arrested on February 18 for an outstanding warrant for Sexual Assault of a Child - a Second Degree Felony. The Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force in Galveston assisted in this arrest.
In Galveston County, Jason Michael Valdez was arrested on February 22 for outstanding warrants for Injury to a Child/Elderly/Disable with Intent Bodily Injury, Aggravated Robbery, and Assault Family Violence - Failure to Appear. The Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force in Galveston assisted with this apprehension.
In Galveston County, Herashio Durell Moore was arrested on February 24 for three outstanding warrants for Murder, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon. The Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force in Galveston assisted with this arrest.
In Guadalupe County, Marcus Garcia Tovar was arrested on February 22 for violating the terms of his parole by failing to report. Tovar was previously convicted as a juvenile of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and Indecency with a Child. Tovar was sentenced to a 10-year determinate sentence.
In Guadalupe County, Marion Boston was arrested on February 25 for an outstanding warrant for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child. The United States Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force assisted in this apprehension.
In Harris County, Michael Ray Hackney was arrested on February 18 for violating the terms of his parole by missing required meetings. Hackney was previously convicted of Aggravated Rape with a Deadly Weapon and sentenced to 60 years in prison.
In Harris County, Reymundo Rodriguez Lopez, a confirmed Tri City Bombers Gang member, was arrested on February 14 for violating the terms of his parole by fighting and a corresponding warrant was issued. Lopez was previously convicted of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and sentenced to 10 years probation. His probation was revoked in 2000 and he was then sentenced to 6 years in prison. Lopez is currently on parole for a conviction out of Hidalgo County for Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, where he received a 6-year prison sentence.
In Harris County, Bianca Williams was arrested on February 14 for violating the terms of her parole by being charged with Driving While Intoxicated. Williams was previously convicted of Driving While Intoxicated in Harris County and sentenced to two years in prison. The United States Marshals Service, Gulf Coast Violent Offender and Fugitive Task Force assisted with this arrest.
In Harris County, Darion Capers was arrested on February 14 for open felony warrants for Aggravated Robbery-Deadly Weapon (Bond Forfeiture), and Assault Family/Household Member-Impede Breath and Retaliation. The United States Marshals Service, Gulf Coast Violent Offender and Fugitive Task Force assisted in this apprehension.
In Harris County, Aaron Hill was arrested on February 15 for violating the terms of his parole by failing to attend sex offender classes. Hill was previously convicted of Aggravated Sexual Assault in Bell County and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
In Harris County, Carl Lee Mason was arrested on February 15 for an outstanding warrant for Sexual Assault. The Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force in Galveston assisted with this arrest.
In Harris County, Robert Norman Bousquet was arrested on February 23 for violating the terms of his parole by accessing sexually based website. Bousquet was previously convicted of Indecency with a Child and sentenced to 42 years in prison.
In Kitsap County (State of Washington), Jacob Paul Northrup was arrested on February 24 for failure to maintain sex offender registration. Northrup was previously convicted of two counts Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and was sentenced to 3 years in prison. Northrup also had warrants for Probation Violation – Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. This arrest was made after a request for assistance from the Ellis County Sheriff's Office.
In Smith County, Parker Duncan Reynolds was arrested on February 14 for violating his parole by failing to report. Reynolds was previously convicted of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and was sentenced to 5 years in prison. Reynolds was previously convicted of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance and was sentenced to 8 years in prison. Joint East Texas Fugitive Task Force assisted in this apprehension after the Texas Anti-Gang Center requested aid.
In Smith County, Aaron Davonte Wallace was arrested on February 25 for an outstanding warrant for Kidnapping. The Joint East Texas Fugitive Task Force, the Tyler Police Department, Texas Anti-Gang personnel, and the Smith County Sheriff’s Office assisted with this arrest.
In Smith County, Teresa Swan Fletcher was arrested on February 25 for an outstanding warrant for Kidnapping. The Joint East Texas Fugitive Task Force, the Tyler Police Department, Texas Anti-Gang personnel, and the Smith County Sheriff’s Office assisted with this arrest.
In Tarrant County, Camerone Christopher McGowan was arrested on February 14 for an outstanding warrant for Indecency with a Child by the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office.
In Travis County, Jaylon Tyrell Miller was arrested on February 18 for an outstanding warrant for Murder. The United States Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force assisted in this apprehension.
In Travis County, Luis Campos De La Cruz was arrested on February 23 for an outstanding warrant for Indecency with a Child. The United States Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force assisted with this arrest.
In Williamson County, Joshua Dominic McKinley was arrested on February 14 for an outstanding warrant for Murder. The United States Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force assisted in this apprehension.
In Williamson County, TG Yamron was arrested on February 23 for two outstanding warrants for Sexual Assault. The United States Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force assisted with this arrest.