The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period of July 25-31, 2014, according to Burnet County sheriff’s logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Clarence Shelby Anthony Jr., 48, of Burnet was arrested July 25 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD) for violation of a promise to appear and driving while license is invalid. He was released the following day after posting a $750 bond.

Phylicia LaVaughn Cheeks, 21, of Marble Falls was arrested July 25 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD) for driving while license is invalid and failure to appear. She was released the same day after posting $750.

Cody Alan Clark, 24, of Granite Shoals was arrested July 25 by an outside agency for a commitment-burglary of a habitation. He was released July 27 after a weekend commitment.

Gabriel Anthony Dorado, 23, of Granite Shoals was arrested July 25 by an outside agency for a commitment-burglary of a building. He was released July 27 after a weekend commitment.

Christopher Tanner Dorman, 20, of Marble Falls was arrested July 25 by MFPD for capias pro fine-minor in possession of alcohol and theft of property. He was released July 29 after paying a fine.

Carl Wilson Gammon, 60, of Marble Falls was arrested July 25 by BCSO on a bench warrant-fraud. He was released the same day to another agency.

Samuel Gene Hill III, 34, of Round Rock was arrested July 25 by BCSO for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. No bond or release information was available.

Juan Gomez Medrano, 25, of Dallas was arrested July 25 by BCSO for a weekend commitment-driving while intoxicated. He was released July 27 after a weekend commitment.

John Jamyz Melton, 23, of Burnet was arrested July 25 by BCSO for motion to revoke-assault causing bodily injury. No bond or release information was available.

Marco Borjas-Padilla, 34, of Austin was arrested July 26 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a warrant-immigration detainer. He was released July 28 to another agency.

Makayla Joy Caudle, 17, of Bertram was arrested July 26 by BCSO for capias pro fine-speeding. She was released the following day after paying a fine.

Eric Swayne Daigle, 55, of Horseshoe Bay was arrested July 26 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD) for failure to identify as a fugitive and on a parole violation. No bond or release information was available.

James Ray Davis Jr., 38, of Marble Falls was arrested July 26 by MFPD for assault causing bodily injury. He was released the following day after positing a $5,000 bond.

Carlos Dominguez-Gomez, 23, was arrested July 26 by ICE on a warrant. He was released July 28 to another agency.

Jose Ramon Eduardo-Colin, 40, was arrested July 26 by ICE on a warrant. He was released July 28 to another agency.

Jose Garcia-Alba, 25, was arrested July 26 by ICE on a warrant. He was released July 28 to another agency.

Ismael Tolentino Guerrero, 26, was arrested July 26 by ICE on a warrant. He was released July 28 to another agency.

Woldhagen Thomas James, 39, of Poteet was arrested July 26 by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) for driving while license is invalid. He was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Lane Matthew Krischke, 18, of Liberty Hill was arrested July 26 by BCSO for possession of marijuana. He was released the following day after posting a $1,500 bond.

Adrian Arturo Limon, 22, of Kingsland was arrested July 26 by DPS for driving while license is invalid and no motorcycle operator’s license. He was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Glen Ray Mason Sr., 59, of Burnet was arrested July 26 by BCSO for forgery of a government/national instrument. He was released the following day after posting a $10,000 bond.

Teresa Elena Moen, 34, of Granite Shoals was arrested July 26 by GSPD for possession of a controlled substance, bond forfeiture-theft of property, capias pro fine-driving while license is invalid and capias pro fine-failure to maintain financial responsibility. She was released July 29 after posting a $7,000 bond.

Jose Santos Moreno, 18, was arrested July 26 by ICE on a warrant. He was released July 28 to another agency.

Sergio Olguin, 41, was arrested July 26 by ICE on a warrant. He was released July 28 to another agency.

Gerardo Resendiz-Perez, 44, was arrested July 26 by ICE on a warrant. He was released July 28 to another agency.

Edwin Rolon, 21, of Las Cruces, N.M., was arrested July 26 by BPD for engaging in organized criminal activity, evading arrest/detention and burglary of a vehicle. No bond or release information was available.

Luis Salgado-Mendoza, 39, of Round Mountain was arrested July 26 by ICE on a warrant-immigration detainer. He was released July 28 to another agency.

Michael Adam Saucier, 39, of Horseshoe Bay was arrested July 26 by MFPD for forgery of a financial instrument. He was released July 29 to another agency.

Shaun Paul Stockwell, 36, of Wharton was arrested July 26 by BCSO for public intoxication. He was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Alberto Urbina, 32, of Austin was arrested July 26 by ICE on a warrant-immigration detainer. He was released July 28 to another agency.

Anthony Moreno Witcher, 26, of Kingsland was arrested July 26 by DPS for possession of marijuana, disorderly conduct and failure to appear-disorderly conduct. He was released the following day after posting a $2,250 bond.

James Tanner Atkison, 23, of Bertram was arrested July 27 by BPD for driving while intoxicated-open alcohol container. He was released the following day after posting a $1,000 bond.

Lupe Refugia Beltran, 43, of Marble Falls was arrested July 27 by an outside agency for a commitment-theft of property. She was released July 29 after a weekend commitment.

Jose Adrian Betancourt, 27, of Kingsland was arrested July 27 by GSPD for failure to identify as a fugitive and driving while license is invalid. He was released the same day after posting a $3,500 bond.

Perry Albert Clark II, 23, of Lampasas was arrested July 27 by BCSO for assault causing bodily injury-family violence. He was released the following day after posting a $1,000 bond.

Bradley Wayne Curtis, 48, of Horseshoe Bay was arrested July 27 by MFPD for public intoxication. He was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Augustin Jimenez-Ramos, 28, of Austin was arrested July 27 by ICE on a warrant-immigration detainer. No bond or release information was available.

Dewayne Kunkel, 47, of Burnet was arrested July 27 by BPD for driving while intoxicated and driving while license is invalid. He was released the same day after posting a $3,000 bond.

Michael Brandon Martin, 28, of Burnet was arrested July 27 by BCSO for public intoxication. He was released the same day on personal recognizance.

Ivonne Guevara Morales, 28, of Kingsland was arrested July 27 by GSPD for hindering apprehension/prosecution. She was released the same day after posting a $2,000 bond.

Jacob Michael Murley, 27, of Marble Falls was arrested July 27 by MFPD for driving while license is invalid. He was released the following day after posting a $2,500 bond.

Cliserio Torres Suarez, 37, of Granite Shoals was arrested July 27 by GSPD for failure to identify to a peace officer. He was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Gustavo Cortez Vera, 30, of Austin was arrested July 27 by ICE on a warrant-immigration detainer. He was released the following day to another agency.

Thomas Lane Whitt, 49, of Bertram was arrested July 27 by the Bertram Police Department (BTPD) for failure to appear-possession of a controlled substance. He was released the following day after posting a $2,500 bond.

Roberto Baca, 49, of Marble Falls was arrested July 28 by MFPD for possession of marijuana in a drug-free zone and public intoxication. He was released July 30 after posting a $3,000 bond.

Tabatha Brewer, 31, of Burnet was arrested July 28 by BCSO for failure to appear-possession of marijuana. She was released the following day after posting a $1,125 bond.

Nicole Dawn Holland, 33, of Granite Shoals was arrested July 28 by GSPD for Sentencing Reform Act-driving while intoxicated with a child under 15. She was released the following day after posting a $10,000 bond.

Aaron James LeJeune, 26, of Kingsland was arrested July 28 by DPS for capias pro fine-driving while license is suspended and capias pro fine-failure to appear. He was released July 28 after paying a fine.

Jeffrey Curtis Milam, 53, of Burnet was arrested July 28 by BCSO for possession of marijuana. He was released the following day on personal recognizance.

Joseph Ross Nobles, 27, of Burnet was arrested July 28 by BCSO for theft of property. He was released the following day after posting a $1,500 bond.

Russell Coty Powers, 29, of Marble Falls was arrested July 28 by MFPD for capias pro fine-driving while license is invalid and driving while license is invalid. He was released the following day on personal recognizance.

Eloy Quevedo-Flores, 27, of Austin was arrested July 28 by ICE on an immigration detainer. He was released the following day to another agency.

Bradley George Smith, 58, of Burnet was arrested July 28 by BCSO for possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana. He was released the following day after posting a $10,000 bond.

Evelyn Kuehler Yeater, 52, of Lampasas was arrested July 28 by DPS for making an alcoholic beverage available to a minor. She was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Sergio Cabrera-Mejia, 21, was arrested July 29 by ICE on an immigration detainer. He was released the following day to another agency.

Dung Tien Chau, 53, of Marble Falls was arrested July 29 by MFPD for possession of marijuana. He was released the same day after posting a $500 bond.

Johnathan Van Chau, 19, of Marble Falls was arrested July 29 by MFPD for possession of marijuana. He was released the following day after posting a $1,500 bond.

Jared Lee Davis-Cox, 24, of Florence was arrested July 29 by DPS for false report to a police officer and driving while license is invalid. He was released July 31 after posting a $2,000 bond.

Corey Lamale Hart, 37, of Burnet was arrested July 29 by BPD for driving while license is invalid. He was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Laura Ann Hart, 32, of Burnet was arrested July 29 by BPD for tampering/fabricating physical evidence and possession of a controlled substance. She was released the following day after posting a $7,500 bond.

John Robert Jones, 39, of San Antonio was arrested July 29 by BCSO for fraudulent use/possession of identifying information/items and a parole violation and on a U.S. Marshals Service detainer. No bond or release information was available.

Zachery Robert Osburn, 34, of Burnet was arrested July 29 by BPD for failure to appear and by the Burnet County Precinct 1 constable (CONST1) for littering and theft. He was released the same day per judgment.

Lacy Kasner Pearson Jr., 28, of Burnet was arrested July 29 by BPD for driving while license is invalid. She was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Ernesto Rendon Jr., 34, of San Antonio was arrested July 29 by BCSO for unauthorized use of a vehicle. No bond or release information was available.

Jeffrey Mata Bernal, 49, of Burnet was arrested July 30 by BPD for assault causing bodily injury-family violence. He was released the same day after posting a $5,000 bond.

Ishiah Malik Carson, 19, of Marble Falls was arrested July 30 by MFPD for driving under the influence by a minor. He was released the same day after posting a $500 bond.

James Keaton Floyd, 29, of Bertram was arrested July 30 by BCSO for a terroristic threat of family/household member. He was released the following day after posting a $1,500 bond.

Christopher William Garner, 19, of Granite Shoals was arrested July 30 by GSPD for failure to appear-organized retail theft. He was released the same day after posting a $2,500 bond.

Haylea Michelle Meador, 18, of Marble Falls was arrested July 30 by MFPD for failure to appear-criminal trespass of a habitation/shelter. She was released the following day after posting a $5,000 bond.

Edgar Perez-Morales, 26, was arrested July 30 by ICE on a warrant. He was released the following day to another agency.

Ernesto Rendon Jr., 34, of San Antonio was arrested July 30 by BCSO for speeding, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of a promise to appear and driving while license is suspended. No bond or release information was available.

Maruin Villatoro-Fuentes, 26, was arrested July 30 by ICE on a warrant. He was released the following day to another agency.

Sandra Jo Calkins, 22, of Leander was arrested July 31 by DPS for driving while license is invalid. She was released the same day after posting a $250 bond.

Juan Roberto Contreras, 32, of Brackenridge was arrested July 31by BCSO for a commitment-driving while intoxicated. No bond or release information was available.

Douglas Dean Crump, 34, of Burnet was arrested July 31 by BPD for public intoxication. He was released the same day after posting a $500 bond.

Danielle Ivy Dechert, 17, of Johnson City was arrested July 31 by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for evading arrest/detention with a vehicle and abandoning/endangering a child-criminal negligence. No bond or release information was available.

John Desjardins, 22, of Briggs was arrested July 31 by DPS for violation of probation-theft of property. He was released the same day after posting a $3,000 bond.

Roy Matthew Holman, 22, of Burnet was arrested July 31 by BCSO for public intoxication. No bond or release information was available.

Ryan C. Scobie, 21, of Burnet was arrested July 31 by BCSO for Sentencing Reform Act-robbery. No bond or release information was available.

Cody Allan Smith, 24, of Liberty Hill was arrested July 31 by CONST1 for speeding, possession of drug paraphernalia and theft of property by check. No bond or release information was available.

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FROM STAFF REPORTS

LLANO — A 29-year-old man accepted 55 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing two young girls.

Richard Willis Blackburn entered the plea Aug. 1 in Llano County District Court.

Officials had anticipated taking Blackburn to trial Aug. 4 after previous plea negotiations couldn’t come to a resolution. But Blackburn pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child, thus avoiding a trial.

During an earlier interview, Llano County Assistant District Attorney Stacy Burke said Blackburn sexually abused a 9-year-old and an 11-year-old girl at least twice for more than a month. The two victims knew Blackburn prior to the assaults taking place.

In April 2014, the Llano County Grand Jury indicted Blackburn on multiple counts of continuous sex abuse of a child (victim under 14).

According to Blackburn’s court-appointed attorney, Blackburn pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. The judge sentenced him to two 55-year prison terms, which will run concurrently.

During the investigation, Blackburn confessed to Llano police investigators. Though the defense motioned to get the confession suppressed, Burke said the district judge didn’t grant the motion, so the confession would have been admissible had the case proceeded to trial.

Burke added that the man is no relation to Llano County Sheriff Bill Blackburn.

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FROM STAFF REPORTS

HORSESHOE BAY — Authorities are warning residents to avoid a scam targeting ATM cards or bank accounts in which thieves use automated cell phone calls in an attempt to steal private information.

“We’re starting to see an increase in the number of scams. We’ve already seen Internet scams, mail scams. We’ve had some new ones lately that seem to be coming in on cell phones,” Horseshoe Bay Police Chief Bill Lane said. “I had several members of the community contact me to tell me they got calls to say their ATM cards or bank accounts had been compromised.”

A successful scam artist relies on trust and a victim’s willingness to continue with a number of automated prompts.

“You’ll get a pre-recorded message that tells you either your bank card or your bank account has been cancelled or compromised, and they’ll ask you to dial ’1′ to get that resolved,” he said. “Once you dial that number, there will be a number of questions trying to determine your identity, so they can use that information against you to scam you.”

The call requests detailed information such as date of birth, Social Security number and bank account data.

“Banks or other entities don’t do business like this over the telephone,” Lane said. “Don’t ever trust the caller if that call comes to you.”

Residents should discontinue the fraudulent phone calls altogether.

“The way I would handle the phone call is hang up,” the chief said. “If you get (requests like this) on the Internet, notify your local law enforcement, so we can be alerted to this and put out advisories to the community.”

Investigators also warn residents to beware of other recent scams involving fake prize or lottery awards dependent on advanced payments.

“If it sounds too good to be true. It is,” Lane said. “Don’t fall for it.”

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The following people were arrested and booked into the Llano County Jail during the period of July 29-Aug. 4, 2014, according to Llano County sheriff’s logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

David Allen Bartel, 42, of Granite Shoals was arrested Aug. 1 by the Llano County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) for theft of property by check. He was released the same day after posting bond.

Donnie Max Belcher, 46, of Kingsland was arrested July 30 by LCSO for possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released the following day after paying a fine.

John William Griffin, 52, of Kingsland was arrested July 30 by LCSO for failure to appear-driving while license is invalid. He was released the same day after posting a $2,500 bond.

Donald Holcombe, 19, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 1 by LCSO for possession of marijuana and capias pro fine-speeding. No bond or release information was available.

James Daniel Holland, 58, of Kingsland was arrested July 30 by LCSO for possession of a dangerous drug. No bond or release information was available.

Allen Vance Hopson, 31, of Llano was arrested Aug. 2 by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) for driving while intoxicated. He was released the following day after posting bond.

Caitlin Christine Illing, 25, of Horseshoe Bay was arrested Aug. 3 by the Llano Police Department (LPD) for public intoxication. She was released the same day to see a judge.

James Ned Lewis Johnson-Carney, 21, of Llano was arrested July 31 by LCSO for motion to revoke-criminal mischief. He was released the same day after posting a $2,500 bond.

Toby Keith Johnson, 34, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 1 by LCSO for duty on striking a fixture/highway landscape. No bond or release information was available.

Brandon Jay Jones, 33, of Fredericksburg was arrested July 30 by LCSO on a bench warrant-burglary of a habitation. He was released the following day to the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office.

Michael Lee Kolb, 28, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 2 by LCSO for motion to revoke probation-driving while intoxicated. No bond or release information was available.

Adam Mirelez, 37, of Kingsland was arrested July 30 by LCSO for no driver’s license. He was released the following day after paying a fine.

Jane Carole Muckelroy, 68, of Buchanan Dam was arrested July 30 by LCSO for possession of marijuana. She was released the following day after posting a $5,000 bond.

Jesse Donaldo Sarmiento, 19, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 2 by LCSO for possession of a controlled substance and public intoxication. No bond or release information was available.

Tamie Kay Stark, 34, of Kingsland was arrested July 29 by LCSO on writ of attachment. She was released the same day after posting a $500 bond.

Pennie Diane Tamme, 43, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 2 by LCSO for driving while license is invalid. She was released the same day after paying a fine.

Kyle Eugene Wessling, 22, of Tow was arrested July 31 by LCSO for bond forfeiture-prohibited substance/item in a correctional facility, bond forfeiture-possession of a controlled substance and no valid driver’s license. No bond or release information was available.

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The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period of Aug. 1-7, 2014, according to Burnet County sheriff’s logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Christopher Lee Allison, 43, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 1 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) for assault causing bodily injury-family violence. He was released the following day after posting a $4,000 bond.

John Barton, 22, of Meadowlakes was arrested Aug. 1 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD) for driving while intoxicated/open alcohol container. He was released the following day after posting a $1,500 bond.

Robert Christopher Carney, 45, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 1 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD) for failure to maintain financial responsibility and displaying expired license plates. He was released the same day after posting a $500 bond.

Tyler Foster, 22, of Tow was arrested Aug. 1 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD) for driving while license is invalid and failure to appear. He was released Aug. 6 per judgment.

Melissa Lynette Gilliam, 34, of Granite Shoals was arrested Aug. 1 by BPD of theft of property by check. She was released the same day after posting a $2,700 bond.

Telisha Dawn Grogg, 26, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 1 by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) for an indictment-forgery of a financial instrument. She was released the same day after posting $3,000 bond.

Raul Adame-Rosales, 22, was arrested Aug. 2 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on an immigration hold. He was released Aug. 4 to another agency.

Jordan Lee Ashabranner, 23, of Llano was arrested Aug. 2 by BPD for public intoxication. He was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Zachary Wayne Beach, 17, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 2 by MFPD for organized retail theft. No bond or release information was available.

Casey Tyler Goodman, 22, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 2 by BPD for forgery of a financial instrument. No bond or release information was available.

Ricardo Hernandez-Mendez, 23, was arrested Aug. 2 by ICE on an immigration hold. He was released Aug. 4 to another agency.

Jose Molina, 39, was arrested Aug. 2 by ICE on an immigration hold. He was released Aug. 4 to another agency.

Amadeo Perez-Chaj, 26, was arrested Aug. 2 by ICE on an immigration hold. No bond or release information was available.

Esteban Rodriguez III, 20, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 2 by MFPD for failure to appear-possession of marijuana. He was released the following day after posting a $2,500 bond.

Pablo Rojano-Montez, 35, was arrested Aug. 2 by ICE on a warrant. He was released Aug. 4 to another agency.

Kelly Marie Simmons, 38, of Johnson City was arrested Aug. 2 by DPS for driving while license is invalid, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to maintain financial responsibility. She was released Aug. 7 after posting a $1,000 bond.

Mark Anthony Stump, 21, of Kerrville was arrested Aug. 2 by MFPD for organized retail theft. He was released the following day after posting a $1,500 bond.

Malaquias Ugarte-Mora, 28, was arrested Aug. 2 by ICE on an immigration hold. He was released Aug. 4 to another agency.

Lupe Refugia Beltran, 43, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 3 by an outside agency for a commitment-theft of property. She was released Aug. 5 after a weekend commitment.

Robert Rene Duarte, 30, of San Antonio was arrested Aug. 3 by DPS for driving while license is invalid. He was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Ismael Silva-Alejo, 33, of Brazoria was arrested Aug. 3 by ICE on an immigration detainer. He was released the following day to another agency.

Harold D. Amidon, 44, of Horseshoe Bay was arrested Aug. 4 by GSPD for driving while license is invalid. He was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Nicholas Carl Bartram, 32, of Granite Shoals was arrested Aug. 4 by BCSO for motion to revoke-community supervision. He was released the same day after posting a $1,500 bond.

Kevin Jay Black, 24, of Bertram was arrested Aug. 4 by the Bertram Police Department (BTPD) for driving while license is invalid. He was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Joshua Henry Clark, 24, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 4 by BCSO for motion to revoke-driving while license is invalid. No bond or release information was available.

Louis Howard Confer, 53, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 4 by BCSO for a parole violation. No bond or release information was available.

Billy Ray Jackson, 57, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 4 by BCSO for failure to appear-sex offender’s duty to register. No bond or release information was available.

Wendy Lee McClain, 42, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 4 by BPD for driving while intoxicated with a child under 15. She was released the following day after posting a $2,500 bond.

Emiliano Antonio Serrano, 42, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 4 by MFPD for evading arrest/detention and theft of property. He was released the following day after posting a $2,500 bond.

Lelon Ray Brooks, 32, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 5 by MFPD for failure to appear-credit/debit card abuse and credit/debit card abuse. No bond or release information was available.

Roney Gonzalez-Hernandez, 45, of Austin was arrested Aug. 5 by ICE on an immigration hold. He was released the following day to another agency.

Juan Andres Hernandez, 28, of Blanco was arrested Aug. 5 by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for a probation violation-assault causing bodily injury. He was released the following day after posting a $4,000 bond.

Billy Ray Jackson, 57, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 5 by BCSO for capias pro fine-driving while intoxicated. No bond or release information was available.

Amber Limon, 25, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 5 by BCSO for Sentencing Reform Act-possession of a controlled substance. No bond or release information was available.

Obed Adrian Oliva-Sanchez, 27, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 5 by BTPD for no driver’s license. He was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Edgar Rodriguez-Torres, 38, of Cedar Creek was arrested Aug. 5 by ICE on an immigration hold. He was released the following day to another agency.

Jesus Rodriguez-Vargas, 30, of Austin was arrested Aug. 5 by ICE on an immigration hold. He was released the following day to another agency.

Timothy Steven Blackard, 44, of Bertram was arrested Aug. 6 by BCSO on a bench warrant-possession of a controlled substance and a bench warrant-prohibited substance in a correctional facility. No bond or release information was available.

Andrew Franklin Glimp, 28, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 6 by BPD for failure to appear-possession of a controlled substance. No bond or release information was available.

Casey Tyler Goodman, 22, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 6 by BPD for surety surrender-assault on a family/household member. No bond or release information was available.

Matthew Joe Guzman, 19, of Bertram was arrested Aug. 6 by BCSO for SRA-unauthorized use of a vehicle. He was released the following day after posting a $15,000 bond.

Ines Gonzales Monterosa, 46, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 6 by MFPD for assault. No bond or release information was available.

Christian Dorbandt Potts, 29, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 6 by BPD for prohibited substance in a correctional facility, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a dangerous drug, possession of marijuana and theft of property. No bond or release information was available.

Philip Lee Cough, 40, of Buchanan Dam was arrested Aug. 7 by BPD for driving while license is invalid. No bond or release information was available.

Aryck Christian Evans, 21, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 7 by BCSO on a bench warrant-sex offender’s duty to register. No bond or release information was available.

Evangelina Lopez Hernandez, 35, of Granite Shoals was arrested Aug. 7 by GSPD for misappropriation of fiduciary/financial property and theft of property. No bond or release information was available.

Andrae Demetrios McNeil, 33, of Round Rock was arrested Aug. 7 by BCSO for aggravated battery of a child. No bond or release information was available.

Sergio Ramirez-Vasquez, 27, of Austin was arrested Aug. 7 by ICE on an immigration detainer. No bond or release information was available.

Cheri Sue Roberts, 49, of Granite Shoals was arrested Aug. 7 by GSPD for possession of a dangerous drug and possession of marijuana. She was released the same day after posting a $2,500 bond.

Dylan Thomas Williams, 24, of Austin was arrested Aug. 7 by BCSO for a commitment-possession of a controlled substance. No bond or release information was available.

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FROM STAFF REPORTS

JOHNATHAN KIRK

LLANO — A Bastrop County man faces up to life in prison after a Llano County Grand Jury indicted him Aug. 5 on charges of attempted capital murder of multiple persons for allegedly attacking two women in Horseshoe Bay with a knife.

“This was a horrible crime,” Horseshoe Bay Police Chief Bill Lane said. “This was an effort to try and cut the throats of two defenseless women.”

On June 10, Horseshoe Bay police and emergency units responded to a residence in the 100 block of Harbor Light in regard to an alleged assault. Officers found two women, Gabriele Legeland, 41, and Heike Schlieker, 48, both of Germany, suffering from what appeared to be knife wounds. Both were transported to University Medical Center Brackenridge in Austin — one with life-threatening injuries and one with less serious injuries.

The two women were visiting a friend who lived at the home.

About three hours after the attack, police tracked down the suspected assailant, Johnathan Kirk, 34, in Bastrop County. He was a subcontractor working on the residence at the time of the attack, officials said.

Initially, police charged him with two counts of aggravated assault causing series bodily injury. But after the investigation, Llano County District Attorney Sonny McAfee asked the grand jury for an indictment on charges of attempted capital murder of multiple persons, a first-degree felony punishable by up to life in prison.

Lane said, while the initial charges were aggravated assault, the ensuing investigation caused officials to request the attempted capital murder charges.

“We were under the impression that the motive behind the stabbing was an interrupted burglary in progress,” the chief said. “As we continued on with our investigation, interviewed the victims and talked with a number of other sources in this matter, we soon became aware that this was an intentional assault.”

Investigators still haven’t been able to determine the suspect’s motive.

Kirk is being held in the Llano County Jail in lieu of more than a $1 million bond.

“This was one of the most heinous crimes, if not the most heinous, we’ve ever had in Horseshoe Bay,” Lane said. “This one just has a special classification beyond what we have seen in this area before.”

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JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF

BURNET — Burnet police arrested a 16-year-old on the Burnet High School campus after he called 911 and said he was going to kill people near the school.

Police did not release the juvenile’s name.

“We take everything as serious as possible,” Burnet Police Chief Paul Nelson said. “Our job is to prevent any harm to citizens or students in the city. I feel that’s what we did today.”

Officers were dispatched to the campus about 10 a.m. after the boy called 911, Nelson said.

“There was a threat made, but police immediately arrested the suspect,” said Keith McBurnett, Burnet Consolidated Independent School District superintendent. “At no time was the student who made the threat unsupervised. All activities are continuing as normal.”

The campus’ School Resource Officer first located the boy, who was unarmed, before additional officers arrived and the suspect was detained. Nelson said no weapons were found.

According to a news release from the department, the juvenile “made verbal statements to officers that he had a list of individuals, specifically band members, that were his intended targets. At the time of the threat, the Burnet High School band was holding practice about 100 yards away from the suspect.”

Nelson said the suspect was not in the band, the supposed targets just happened to be members of the band.

School begins Aug. 25 for the district, and Nelson said police will be visible around campuses and in the city.

“We always have an increased presence for the first few days,” Nelson said. “Nothing is different from last year or the year before last. Multiple officers will be out being seen at schools and on roads.”

jared@thepicayune.com

Staff writer Connie Swinney contributed to this report.

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The following people were arrested and booked into the Llano County Jail during the period of Aug. 5-11, 2014, according to Llano County sheriff’s logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

James Douglas Amidon, 47, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 11 by the Llano County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) for public intoxication. No bond or release information was available.

Lani Lynn Cooper, 35, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 11 by LCSO for motion to revoke probation-theft of property by check. No bond or release information was available.

Tracy Ruth Cornelius, 38, of Austin was arrested Aug. 5 by LCSO for motion to revoke probation-credit card abuse. No bond or release information was available.

Marion Lee Cunningham, 36, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 9 by LCSO for burglary of a habitation. No bond or release information was available.

Jose Luis Gomez, 18, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 8 by LCSO for possession of a dangerous drug and possession of marijuana. No bond or release information was available.

Richard Neal Gonzales, 48, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 5 by LCSO for criminal mischief. No bond or release information was available.

David Wayne Hashaw, 50, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 7 by LCSO for driving while license is invalid. No bond or release information was available.

Laura Bell Henderson, 34, of Horseshoe Bay was arrested Aug. 9 by LCSO for burglary of a habitation. No bond or release information was available.

Randal Weldon Hudson, 53, of Elgin was arrested Aug. 6 by LCSO for theft of property by check. He was released the following day after positing a $1,000 bond.

Samuel Hubert Hughes, 37, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 9 by LCSO for public intoxication. He was released the same day to see the Llano County Precinct 4 justice of the peace (JP4).

Tammy Lynn King-Burton, 48, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 11 by LCSO for failure to appear-criminal mischief. No bond or release information was available.

Aaron Augustus Kinney, 26, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 10 by LCSO for public intoxication. He was released the same day to see JP4.

Sherry Lynn Landrum, 41, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 7 by LCSO for theft of property by check. No bond or release information was available.

Sean Perin Love, 21, of Houston was arrested Aug. 8 by LCSO for failure to appear-due to failure to comply with court order and organized retail theft. He was released the same day after posting a $3,000 bond.

David Escamillo Martin, 46, of Houston was arrested Aug. 9 by LCSO for possession of a controlled substance and unlawfully carrying a weapon. No bond or release information was available.

Jason Heath Martin, 45, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 9 by LCSO for burglary of a habitation. No bond or release information was available.

Pamela Joy McCormick, 34, of Buchanan Dam was arrested Aug. 8 by LCSO for theft of property. She was released the following day after posting a $50,000 bond.

Darrell Wayne Meador Jr., 38, of Llano was arrested Aug. 9 by the Llano Police Department (LPD) for an administrative release violation. No bond or release information was available.

Ashley Brooke Mezger, 21, of Kkngsland was arrested Aug. 11 by LCSO for possession of marijuana. No bond or release information was available.

Nathan Earl Minor, 35, of Houston was arrested Aug. 10 by LCSO for public intoxication. He was released the same day to see JP4.

Jason Michael Palevsky, 24, of Sewickley, Pa., was arrested Aug. 9 by LCSO for driving while intoxicated. He was released the same day after posting a $1,500 bond.

Stephen Cody Pangburn, 23, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 6 by LCSO for capias pro fine-expired motor vehicle inspection. He was released Aug. 8 after paying a fine.

Bobby Lyn Riley, 40, of Llano was arrested Aug. 9 by LPD for failure to appear-driving while license is invalid and failure to appear-theft. He was released the same day after posting a $4,000 bond.

Bobby Joe Sherman, 44, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 5 by LCSO for driving while license is invalid. He was released Aug. 7 after paying a fine.

Melony Ann Stewart, 45, of Horseshoe Bay was arrested Aug. 6 by LCSO for public intoxication and an open container. She was released the same day after serving time.

Paula Faye Whiteley, 48, was arrested Aug. 8 by LCSO for a false report to a police officer. She was released the same day after posting a $5,000 bond.

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The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period of Aug. 8-14, 2014, according to Burnet County sheriff’s logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Sandra Findley Driver, 55, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 8 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD) for driving while intoxicated. She was released the following day after posting a $1,500 bond.

Dennis Ray Franklin, 52, of Granite Shoals was arrested Aug. 8 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD) for assault. He was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Maria Teresa Graham, 62, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 8 by BPD for theft of property. She was released the following day after posting a $5,000 bond.

Lino Cune Gutierrez, 21, of Cottonwood Shores was arrested Aug. 8 by the Cottonwood Shores Police Department (CSPD) for failure to appear and assault causing bodily injury-family violence. He was released Aug. 14 after posting a $5,000 bond.

Nasaria Ines Limon, 22, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 8 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD) for organized retail theft. She was released the following day after posting a $1,500 bond.

Benjamin Robert Morgan, 26, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 8 by MFPD for organized retail theft, failure to maintain financial responsibility and violation of a promise to appear. He was released the following day after posting a $2,000 bond.

Juan Daniel Salinas, 20, of Goldthwaite was arrested Aug. 8 by MFPD for possession of marijuana. He was released the following day after posting a $1,500 bond.

Perry Matthew Wilson, 31, of Lampasas was arrested Aug. 8 by BPD for driving while intoxicated. He was released the same day after posting a $2,500 bond.

Trey Daniel Wimberly, 22, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 8 by BCSO for failure to appear-burglary of a vehicle. No bond or release information was available.

Anthony Michael Belores, 25, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 9 by MFPD for public intoxication. He was released the same day after posting a $500 bond.

Michael James Allen Elliot, 25, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 9 by MFPD for public intoxication. He was released the same day after posting a $500 bond.

Mitchell Morris Glimp, 20, of Belton was arrested Aug. 9 by BPD for possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana. He was released the following day after posting a $4,000 bond.

Juan Carlos Lansa-Escoto, 42, of Austin was arrested Aug. 9 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a warrant-detainer. He was released Aug. 11 to another agency.

Fidel Lopez-Meza, 40, of Manor was arrested Aug. 9 by ICE on a warrant-detainer. He was released Aug. 11 to another agency.

Miguel Lopez Perez, 47, of Lampasas was arrested Aug. 9 by BPD for manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana in a drug-free zone and driving while license is invalid. He was released the following day after posting a $44,000 bond.

James Parker Pierce Jr., 23, of Hockley was arrested Aug. 9 by MFPD for public intoxication. He was released the same day after posting a $500 bond.

David Allen Rose, 39, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 9 by BCSO for assault causing bodily injury-family violence and resisting arrest/search/or transport. He was released the following day after posting a $6,500 bond.

Jose Sandoval-Gomez, 37, of Bastrop was arrested Aug. 9 by ICE on a warrant-detainer. He was released Aug. 11 to another agency.

Francisco Santos-Margarito, 38, of Austin was arrested Aug. 9 by ICE on an immigration detainer. He was released Aug. 11 to another agency.

Timi Beth Shelton, 32, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 9 by BPD for possession of a controlled substance in a drug-free zone and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released Aug. 11 after posting a $15,000 bond.

Daniel Alexander Solis, 24, of Horseshoe Bay was arrested Aug. 9 by MFPD for public intoxication. He was released the same day after posting a $500 bond.

Kristen Street, 20, of Austin was arrested Aug. 9 by MFPD for public intoxication. She was released the same day after posting a $500 bond.

Gene Richard Cameron, 29, of Austin was arrested Aug. 10 by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) for violation of a promise to appear and driving while license is invalid. He was released the following day after posting a $4,250 bond.

Sean Thomas Corker, 22, of Granite Shoals was arrested Aug. 10 by GSPD for disregarding a stop sign and failure to maintain financial responsibility. He was released the following day after posting a $750 bond.

Jason Daniel Edwards, 20, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 10 by MFPD for no driver’s license when unlicensed. He was released the following day after posting a $250 bond.

Charles Robert Free, 56, of Brazoria was arrested Aug. 10 by MFPD for public intoxication. He was released the same day after posting a $500 bond.

Pedro Martinez Garcia, 28, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 10 by MFPD for organized retail theft. He was released the following day after posting a $1,500 bond.

Charles Christopher Hernandez, 35, of Austin was arrested Aug. 10 by BPD for driving while intoxicated. He was released the same day after posting a $500 bond.

Romero Mardin-Nasai, 32, of Houston was arrested Aug. 10 by ICE on a warrant-detainer. He was released the following day to another agency.

Apolonio Medoza-Martinez, 24, of Austin was arrested Aug. 10 by ICE on a warrant-detainer. He was released the following day to another agency.

Edgar Ezekiel Ramirez, 27, of Granite Shoals was arrested Aug. 10 by MFPD for driving while license is invalid and failure to maintain financial responsibility. He was released the following day to see a judge.

Roger Bernal, 57, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 11 by BPD for evading arrest/detention and on a warrant-parole violation. No bond or release information was available.

Timothy Myles Cooper, 24, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 11 by MFPD for tampering/fabricating physical evidence. He was released the following day after posting a $7,500 bond.

Austin Dan Edwards, 32, of Buchanan Dam was arrested Aug. 11 by DPS for possession of a controlled substance. No bond or release information was available.

Angelita Munoz-Pacheco, 38, of Granite Shoals was arrested Aug. 11 by BCSO for failure to appear-unauthorized use of a vehicle and failure to appear-theft of property. No bond or release information was available.

Carly Nicole Pack, 32, of Granite Shoals was arrested Aug. 11 by DPS for possession of a controlled substance, prohibited substance/item in a correctional facility, tampering/fabricating physical evidence and possession of a controlled substance. No bond or release information was available.

Deborah Spinn Peterson, 55, of Bertram was arrested Aug. 11 by BCSO for failure to appear-theft of property. No bond or release information was available.

Feleberto Aviles, 33, of Llano was arrested Aug. 12 by DPS for driving while license is invalid. He was released the same day after posting a $500 bond.

Duryl Mark Bird, 50, of Bertram was arrested Aug. 12 by DPS for tampering/fabricating physical evidence, tampering with a government record and evading arrest/detention with a vehicle. He was released the following day after posting a $25,000 bond.

Ricky Lee Cavins, 34, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 12 by BPD for capias pro fine-not secured by a seat belt (passenger). He was released the following day after paying a fine.

Darrin Dean Holder, 52, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 12 by BPD for possession of a controlled substance and driving while license is invalid. He was released the following day after posting a $5,500 bond.

Billy Ray Jackson, 57, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 12 by BCSO for driving while intoxicated. No bond or release information was available.

Angela Star Lara, 22, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 12 by MFPD for possession of marijuana. She was released the following day after posting a $1,000 bond.

Gregorio Morales-Contreras, 42, was arrested Aug. 12 by ICE on an immigration detainer. He was released the following day to another agency.

Angelita Munoz-Pacheco, 38, of Granite Shoals was arrested Aug. 12 by BCSO for theft of property by check. No bond or release information was available.

Michael Roy Selby, 54, of Cottonwood Shores was arrested Aug. 12 by BCSO for an expired driver’s license. He was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Jerimy Gilbert Tyndall, 22, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 12 by MFPD for possession of marijuana. He was released the following day after posting a $1,000 bond.

Dustin Jody Wright, 28, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 12 by BCSO for an indictment-indecency with a child-sexual contact and indictment-aggravated sexual assault of a child. No bond or release information was available.

Terry Dewayne Branch Jr., 26, of Houston was arrested Aug. 13 by MFPD for organized retail theft. He was released the following day after posting a $1,500 bond.

Jose Luiz Gomez, 47, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 13 by BCSO on a warrant-detainer. No bond or release information was available.

Billy Ray Jackson, 57, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 13 by BCSO for displaying expired license plates. No bond or release information was available.

Juan Carlos Sanchez, 20, of Granite Shoals was arrested Aug. 13 by GSPD for a sex offender’s duty to register. He was released the following day after posting a $5,000 bond.

Gary Donnell Williams, 24, of Rosharon was arrested Aug. 13 by BCSO for failure to appear-harassment, failure to appear-assault causing bodily injury-family violence and failure to appear-resisting arrest/search/or transport and on a warrant and a Texas Department of Criminal Justice hold. No bond or release information was available.

Lelon Ray Brooks, 32, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 14 by BCSO for bail jumping and failure to appear. No bond or release information was available.

Douglas Dean Crump, 34, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 14 by BPD for public intoxication. He was released the same day after posting a $500 bond.

Deavon Ashley Delancey, 31, of Cottonwood Shores was arrested Aug. 14 by BCSO for aggravated sexual assault of a child, indecency with a child-sexual contact and possession of child pornography with intent to promote. No bond or release information was available.

Michelle Monique Gonzales, 22, of Houston was arrested Aug. 14 by BCSO for bail jumping and failure to appear. No bond or release information was available.

Maria Teresa Graham, 62, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 14 by BPD for theft. No bond or release information was available.

Angelita Munoz-Pacheco, 38, of Granite Shoals was arrested Aug. 14 by BCSO for surety surrender-burglary of a habitation and surety surrender-bail jumping/failure to appear. No bond or release information was available.

Miguel Troy Reyna, 48, of Granite Shoals was arrested Aug. 14 by BCSO for bail jumping and failure to appear. No bond or release information was available.

Jacob Michael Shelly, 22, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 14 by DPS for sexual assault of a child. No bond or release information was available.

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FROM STAFF REPORTS

Deavon DeLancey

BURNET — A former Marble Falls Independent School District employee faces the toughest charge available under state law after allegedly sexually assaulting a 4-year-old child and videoing himself doing it.

On Aug. 5, a Burnet County Grand Jury indicted Deavon Ashley DeLancey, 31, of Cottonwood Shores on three counts of super aggravated sexual assault of a child, two counts of possession with intent to promote child pornography and one count of indecency with a child-sexual contact.

The indictment stems from a Texas Ranger investigation that actually began late last year after the Cottonwood Shores police received information that Delancey might have inappropriate images on his personal computer. The local agency referred the matter to the Texas Rangers.

Texas Ranger Gary Phillips arrested DeLancey on June 5 and initially charged him with aggravated sexual assault of a child.

Burnet County District Attorney Wiley “Sonny” McAfee said the higher-level of charges are because of the alleged victim’s age.

“(The Legislature) prescribed a minimum sentence of 25 years, and there is no parole for it if you commit aggravated sexual assault against a child younger than 6 years of age,” the district attorney said.

The Texas Legislature added super aggravated sexual assault in 2007 with a punishment range of 25 years to 99 years or life in prison with no chance of parole. An aggravated sexual assault of a child charge brings a possible term of five years to 99 years or life but with the possibility of parole.

McAfee said the age of the alleged victim can be a determining factor in whether super aggravated sexual assault applies as well as the circumstances of the alleged assault.

“All sexual assaults are horrible, egregious acts — don’t misunderstand,” he said. “We’re talking about (a victim) under the age of 6.”

Aggravated sexual assault of a child applies when the alleged victim is 14 or under, but McAfee said if the perpetrator causes bodily injury or threatens the victim with death, serious bodily injury or commits the act during a kidnapping, then the state can pursue the super aggravated sexual assault of a child as well.

“(It shows) Texas isn’t going to tolerate this,” McAfee said.

In a probable cause affidavit, the Ranger stated that, during a search of the suspect’s residence in Cottonwood Shores, investigators found a computer.

During an interview with the suspect, Phillips stated in the affidavit that DeLancey “confessed” to sexually assaulting the child and making a video recording of the alleged incident. The suspect even told investigators where the recording was located on his computer, according to the affidavit.

The three other charges are second-degree felonies punishable from two to 20 years in prison.

Up to the time of his arrest, DeLancey worked for the Marble Falls Independent School District technology department. When law enforcement alerted district officials of Delancey’s arrest, MFISD dismissed him.

Since his arrest, DeLancey has been held in the Burnet County Jail.

editor@thepicayune.com

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FROM STAFF REPORTS

GARRETT BALLARD

BURNET — A 21-year-old man was charged with murder after Burnet County deputy investigators found the bodies of two men at a residence in the 5800 block of CR 340.

Authorities booked Garrett James Ballard into the Burnet County Jail on a charge of capital murder of multiple persons in regards to the alleged shooting of two individuals. Burnet County deputies responded to the residence at 6:16 a.m. Aug. 19 for a welfare concern call.

Once on the scene, however, the deputies found two dead men — Elijah Adam Benson and Travis Leslie Fox — at the residence. Burnet County Sheriff W.T. Smith said both victims had been shot with at least one man shot multiple times.

The bodies were found outside the residence — one at the bottom of some stairs and the other near a vehicle.

Smith said investigators also recovered a rifle they believe was used in the shooting. The sheriff said he didn’t know the motive behind the alleged murder at this time, but the investigation is still under way.

Texas Rangers and members of the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Scene Unit along with the 424th/33rd District Attorney’s Office are assisting with the investigation.

editor@thepicayune.com

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FROM STAFF REPORTS

GARRETT BALLARD

BURNET — The suspect in a Burnet County double homicide apparently used a law enforcement officer’s rifle in the alleged murder of two men at a residence Aug. 19.

The suspect, identified as Garrett James Ballard, 21, is the son of Burnet County Precinct 3 Constable Jimmy Ballard, according to Burnet County Sheriff W.T. Smith.

Burnet County deputies and the Texas Rangers charged Garrett Ballard with the murder of Elijah Adam Benson, 17, and Travis Leslie Fox, 26, after the three men allegedly used hallucinogenic drugs, according to an arrest warrant affidavit sworn out by Investigator Robert Clark and signed by Burnet County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Calvin Boyd.

Burnet County deputies responded to a residence in the 5800 block of CR 340 at 6:16 a.m. Aug. 19 where they discovered the bodies of Benson and Fox. Smith said both men suffered from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. He added that investigators had recovered the suspected weapon — a rifle — at the scene.

According to the affidavit, Garrett Ballard told investigators he, Benson and Fox wanted to celebrate a birthday on Aug. 18 and at sometime purchased some “acid” from another acquaintance. Then the three went to the suspect’s residence to use the drugs.

Garrett Ballard told investigators “that as the narcotic hallucinogen took affect, strange and disruptive behaviors were exhibited by Fox and Benson,” according to the affidavit.

At some point, the suspect got the keys to his father’s patrol unit and retrieved the .223-caliber rifle from it and then loaded it, the affidavit stated. As he stood by the patrol unit with Benson nearby, Garrett Ballard told investigators Fox came out of the house “exhibiting erratic behavior.” Garrett Ballard then shot Fox, according to the affidavit.

Benson apparently began losing control at this time due to the unfolding situation. Garrett Ballard told investigators that, “for unknown reasons,” he aimed the rifle at Benson and shot him, according to the affidavit.

The suspect told Clark and Texas Ranger Jason Bobo that he then left the residence and went to his girlfriend’s home and told her what happened. The suspect also contacted his sister and spoke with her husband, who is also a police officer. He then told investigators he did contact his mother and father, according to the affidavit.

Officers booked Garrett Ballard into the Burnet County Jail on a charge of capital murder of multiple persons.

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The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period of Aug. 15-20, 2014, according to Burnet County sheriff’s logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Chase Alvin Alman, 33, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 15 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD) for insufficient bond-manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, evading arrest/detention with a vehicle/watercraft and possession of drug paraphernalia. No bond or release information was available.

Rogelio Rostro Arredondo, 43, of Horseshoe Bay was arrested Aug. 15 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD) for public intoxication. He was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Brittany Nichole Bowie, 26, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 15 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD) for driving while license is invalid and organized retail theft. She was released the following day after posting a $5,000 bond.

Lelon Ray Brooks, 32, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 15 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) for assault causing bodily injury-family violence. No bond or release information was available.

Carlos Castillo-Lucas, 32, of Austin was arrested Aug. 15 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on an immigration detainer. He was released Aug. 18 to an outside agency.

Domingo Rae del Toro, 29, of Brady was arrested Aug. 15 by an out-of-county agency for fraudulent possession of a controlled substance/prescription and assault on a public servant. No bond or release information was available.

Phillip Don Ellis, 38, of Elgin was arrested Aug. 15 by an out-of-county agency for driving while intoxicated. No bond or release information was available.

Aaron Kyle Fry, 27, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 15 by BCSO for organized retail theft. He was released the same day after posting a $5,000 bond.

David Groth, 39, of Granite Shoals was arrested Aug. 15 by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) for capias pro fine-possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released the same day after paying a fine.

Shelby Jordan Kindrick, 28, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 15 by MFPD for assault causing bodily injury. No bond or release information was available.

Keithon Dewayne Manus, 31, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 15 by MFPD for aggravated robbery and burglary of a habitation with intent to commit another felony. No bond or release information was available.

Scooter Dan Martin, 35, of Brownwood was arrested Aug. 15 by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for driving while license is invalid and displaying expired license plates. He was released the following day after posting a $2,000 bond.

Felicia Andrea Navarro, 25, of Menard was arrested Aug. 15 by an out-of-county agency. No bond or release information was available.

Mellissa M. Nesting, 26, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 15 by GSPD for public intoxication. She was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Baltazar Salas-Hurtado, 30, of Austin was arrested Aug. 15 by ICE on an immigration detainer. He was released Aug. 18 to an outside agency.

Anna Nicole Tanguma, 18, of Bertram was arrested Aug. 15 by BCSO for reckless driving and resisting arrest/search/or transport. She was released the following day after posting a $4,000 bond.

Gary Lynn Taylor, 55, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 15 by BPD for bail jumping/failure to appear. He was released the same day after posting a $5,000 bond.

Gabriel Christopher Williams, 20, was arrested Aug. 15 by BCSO for failure to identify to a peace officer, public intoxication and failure to appear. He was released Aug. 20 after paying a fine.

Douglas Conely, 47, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 16 by GSPD for failure to appear-theft of material and failure to identify as a fugitive. No bond or release information was available.

Faustino Gonzalez, 32, of Liberty Hill was arrested Aug. 16 by the Bertram Police Department (BTPD) for possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released the following day after posting a $1,000 bond.

Daryl Badge Martin, 26, of Granite Shoals was arrested Aug. 16 by GSPD for no driver’s license, open container-driver, failure to maintain financial responsibility and speeding. He was released Aug. 18 after posting a $2,000 bond.

Patricia Maynard, 39, of Bertram was arrested Aug. 16 by BPD for driving while license is invalid. She was released the following day after posting a $2,500 bond.

James Adam McCown, 31, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 16 by BPD for failure to appear-theft of property. He was released Aug. 20 after posting a $7,500 bond.

Bradley Thomas Mezzetti, 32, of Austin was arrested Aug. 16 by the Cottonwood Shores Police Department (CSPD) for driving while intoxicated/open alcohol container. He was released the following day after posting a $2,500 bond.

Melony Ann Stewart, 45, of Horseshoe Bay was arrested Aug. 16 by GSPD for public intoxication. She was released the same day after posting a $500 bond.

Juan Valadez-Gallegos, 48, of Austin was arrested Aug. 16 by ICE on an immigration detainer. He was released Aug. 18 to an outside agency.

Kyle Nolan Walker, 34, of Little Elm was arrested Aug. 16 by BCSO for driving while intoxicated. He was released the same day after posting a $3,500 bond.

Lupe Refugia Beltran, 43, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 17 by an outside agency for a commitment-theft of property. She was released Aug. 19 after a weekend commitment.

William Wade Gardner, 37, of Bertram was arrested Aug. 17 by BTPD for failure to display a driver’s license. He was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Luis Felipe Orellana-Romero, 26, of Austin was arrested Aug. 17 by ICE on an immigration detainer. He was released the following day to an outside agency.

Jeffrey Paul Shelton, 34, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 17 by BPD for assault causing bodily injury-family violence and failure to appear. No bond or release information was available.

Huey O. Sherrill, 38, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 17 by MFPD for assault on a family member. He was released the same day after posting a $7,500 bond.

Jamie Ray Aguilar, 25, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 18 by BPD for assault on a family/household member. No bond or release information was available.

David Hamilton, 36, of Bertram was arrested Aug. 18 by BTPD for driving while license is invalid. He was released the same day after posting a $500 bond.

Amanda Ann Hiesler, 39, of Granite Shoals was arrested Aug. 18 by GSPD for credit/debit card abuse. No bond or release information was available.

Christopher Aaron Reaves, 21, of Cottonwood Shores was arrested Aug. 18 by MFPD for driving while license is invalid and speeding. No bond or release information was available.

Ronnie Graig Roberts, 25, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 18 by BTPD for driving while license is invalid. He was released the following day after posting a $1,500 bond.

Michael Arce, 56, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 19 by BTPD for manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released the same day after posting a $3,000 bond.

Garrett James Ballard, 21, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 19 by BCSO for capital murder of multiple persons. No bond or release information was available.

Jill Michelle Brod, 43, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 19 by MFPD for theft of service, theft of property by check and theft by check. No bond or release information was available.

Andrew Michael Danes, 22, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 19 by BPD for failure to appear-possession of marijuana, no driver’s license, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance. No bond or release information was available.

James Keaton Floyd, 29, of Bertram was arrested Aug. 19 by BPD for driving while license is invalid. He was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Mistie Marie Gonzales, 35, of Spicewood was arrested Aug. 19 by BPD for assault causing bodily injury-family violence. She was released the same day after posting a $1,000 bond.

Toby David Manning, 27, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 19 by BPD for possession of marijuana. He was released the following day after posting a $1,000 bond.

Keithon Dewayne Manus, 31, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 19 by BCSO for motion to revoke-theft of property. No bond or release information was available.

Todd William Mitchell, 54, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 19 by BCSO for assault causing bodily injury, cruelty to non-livestock animals and driving while intoxicated. No bond or release information was available.

Courtney Alexis Statler, 18, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 19 by GSPD for displaying fictitious license plates. She was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Caleb Tinajera, 20, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 19 by BPD for manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance. She was released the same day after posting a $20,000 bond.

Jason Russell Bosquez, 28, of Fredericksburg was arrested Aug. 20 by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) for possession of marijuana. No bond or release information was available.

Wayne Eugene Curd, 33, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 20 by BCSO for aggravated assault of a family/household member. No bond or release information was available.

Thomas Kelly Escobedo, 26, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 20 by BCSO on a bench warrant-aggravated assault. No bond or release information was available.

Jason Charles Lloyd, 37, of Round Mountain was arrested Aug. 20 by BCSO for motion to revoke-driving while intoxicated. No bond or release information was available.

Tisha Marie Sawl, 35, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 20 by BPD for capias pro fine-displaying expired license plates. No bond or release information was available.

Vickie Ann Smith, 25, of Manor was arrested Aug. 20 by WCSO for possession of marijuana. No bond or release information was available.

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GRANITE SHOALS — Authorities charged a woman with credit card abuse against an elderly person after a couple identified the suspect on surveillance video making several purchases with their card, according to a report from Granite Shoals police.

Amanda Hiesler, 39, faces 33 counts of the charge, which is enhanced from state jail to third-degree felony due to the ages of the alleged victims.

The charge is punishable by up to 20 years in prison with a conviction on each count.

“We were contacted by an elderly couple who discovered a number of fraudulent charges on their credit card, said Granite Shoals Police Capt. Gary Boshears.

“We got some surveillance video from some of the stores where the purchases were made,” he said. “The victim was able to identify her off watching a couple of those transactions, and then she admitted to conducting the rest of the transactions in Granite Shoals.”

The woman had been employed by the couple, who are in their 70s, Boshears said.

About $500 worth of items including alcohol, cigarettes and food were purchased at Granite Shoals stores using the credit card between the fourth week in July and the second week in August, the report stated.

The investigator believes additional transactions occurred in Kingsland and Marble Falls.

Hiesler was booked into the Burnet County Jail on Aug. 18 and released on Aug. 22 on bond.

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KINGSLAND — Authorities have charged 46-year-old Kathryn Louise Preston with murder in connection with the death of 23-year-old Jose Mario Hernandez following a homicide investigation at a private residence in the River Oaks neighborhood, according to a statement by the Llano County Sheriff’s Office.

According to the statement, the Kingsland couple appeared to have been in a “relationship for two to three years.”

Authorities say they received a 911 call at 9:29 a.m. Aug. 26 at the residence in the 200 block of McGee Trail.

When they arrived, they found a “deceased male inside.”

Llano County sheriff’s deputies investigate an alleged murder at a residence in the River Oaks neighborhood of Kingsland on Aug. 26. Staff photo by Daniel Clifton

Results of an autopsy by the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office are pending. The murder charge is a first-degree felony punishable by five to 99 years or life in prison with a conviction. Preston remains in the Llano County Jail on a $500,000 bond.

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KINGSLAND — Officials with the Llano County Sheriff’s Office say they are awaiting the results of an autopsy in a possible homicide investigation under way Aug. 26 in the River Oaks neighborhood.

Sheriff Bill Blackburn said he is not immediately releasing details about the incident but confirmed investigators are at the scene of a private residence in the Kingsland area.

A reporter with DailyTrib.com confirmed law enforcement agencies, including the Texas Department of Public Safety, at this hour are conducting an investigation in the 200 block of McGee Trail in Kingsland.

Blackburn said no search was under way for a person(s) who might be involved in the case and that “everybody is in custody.”

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The following people were arrested and booked into the Llano County Jail during the period of Aug. 12-25, 2014, according to Llano County sheriff’s logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Paul Glenn Anderson, 52, of Granite Shoals was arrested Aug. 20 by the Llano County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) for public intoxication. He was released the same day to see a judge.

Jason Mehdy Ardeshiri, 31, of Sunrise Beach was arrested Aug. 23 by LCSO for public intoxication. He was released the same day after posting bond.

Daniel Thomas Barner, 26, of Buchanan Dam was arrested Aug. 19 by LCSO on a commitment order-modification. No bond or release information was available.

Kevin Lee Boyd, 20, of Llano was arrested Aug. 22 by LCSO for possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released the following day after serving time.

Robert Dean Brandon, 33, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 22 by LCSO for failure to appear-failure to identify-fugitive. No bond or release information was available.

Shawna Paige Burke, 22, of Tow was arrested Aug. 24 by LCSO for driving while intoxicated. She was released the same day after posting a $2,000 bond.

Laurette Jeanne Champagne, 40, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 23 by LCSO for no valid driver’s license. She was released the following day after serving time.

Jennifer Lynn Defelice, 27, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 20 by LCSO for theft of property. She was released the same day after posting a $2,000 bond.

Clifford Ray Gilliam, 56, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 19 by LCSO for theft of property. He was released the same day after posting a $1,000 bond.

David Wayne Hashaw, 50, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 25 by LCSO for driving while license is invalid. No bond or release information was available.

Thomas Cameron Heyen, 26, of Fredericksburg was arrested Aug. 20 by LCSO for judgment-theft. No bond or release information was available.

Eddy Howard Huddleston, 41, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 18 by LCSO for public nuisance-animal at large, violation of a promise to appear, failure to maintain financial responsibility and failure to appear. He was released Aug. 21 per the Llano County Precinct 2 justice of the peace.

Robert Eugene Lawrence, 46, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 23 by LCSO for possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana. No bond or release information was available.

Jerald Lee Lindt Jr., 35, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 19 by LCSO for violation of an occupational driver’s license. He was released the following day after posting a $1,000 bond.

Hunter Wade Marrs, 29, of Alpine was arrested Aug. 19 by LCSO for judgment-aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. No bond or release information was available.

Toby Dean Martin, 40, of Odessa was arrested Aug. 15 by LCSO for criminal trespass. He was released Aug. 20 after posting a $1,000 bond.

Ashley Nicole Najar, 28, of Llano was arrested Aug. 18 by the Llano Police Department (LPD) for an administrative release violation. No bond or release information was available.

Isabel Ortiz, 33, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 22 by LCSO for failure to identify-fugitive. She was released the following day after posting a $1,000 bond.

Brian Keith Wilson, 37, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 21 by LCSO for possession of a controlled substance and motion to adjudicate-failure to identify. No bond or release information was available.

Trey Daniel Wimberly, 22, of Buchanan Dam was arrested Aug. 15 by LCSO for failure to appear-burglary of a vehicle. He was released Aug. 20 after serving time.

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The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period of Aug. 21-27, 2014, according to Burnet County sheriff’s logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Susan Rae Beasley, 33, of Canyon Lake was arrested Aug. 21 by the Burnet County Precinct 1 constable (CONST1) for failure to appear-theft. She was released Aug. 25 after posting a $6,000 bond.

Murl Shane Lamb, 40, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 21 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD) for robbery. No bond or release information was available.

Richard Lerma, 42, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 21 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD) for no driver’s license and failure to appear. He was released the following day after posting a $1,000 bond.

Eduardo Ramirez-Ramirez, 27, of Austin was arrested Aug. 21 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on an immigration detainer. He was released the following day to another agency.

Fernando Velazquez, 57, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 21 by MFPD for organized retail theft. He was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Arthur Odell Hopkins, 34, of Bertram was arrested Aug. 22 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) for possession of marijuana, failure to appear-possession of a controlled substance, bail jumping/failure to appear and capias pro fine-possession of drug paraphernalia. No bond or release information was available.

Murl Shane Lamb, 40, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 22 by BCSO for aggravated robbery and by an outside agency for a parole violation. No bond or release information was available.

Rudolph Quintero Jr., 43, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 22 by GSPD for assault of a family/household member and interfering with an emergency call. He was released the following day after posting a $2,000 bond.

Johnny Rojos Solis Sr., 73, of Bertram was arrested Aug. 22 by the Bertram Police Department (BTPD) for public intoxication. He was released the same day on personal recognizance.

Jose Agnas-Morales, 46, of Elgin was arrested Aug. 23 by ICE on an immigration detainer. He was released Aug. 25 to another agency.

John Perez Bolin, 49, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 23 by BCSO for driving while intoxicated. He was released the same day after posting a $500 bond.

Leonel Esau Calva, 23, of Granite Shoals was arrested Aug. 23 by BCSO for driving while intoxicated and on an immigration detainer. No bond or release information was available.

Hersell Cruz-Lopez, 30, of Austin was arrested Aug. 23 by ICE on an immigration detainer. He was released Aug. 25 to another agency.

Faustino Hernandez-Artega, 40, of Austin was arrested Aug. 23 by ICE on an immigration detainer. He was released Aug. 25 to another agency.

Juan Martinez-Rodriguez, 39, of Austin was arrested Aug. 23 by ICE on an immigration detainer. He was released Aug. 25 to another agency.

Luis Orozco-Garcia, 24, of Austin was arrested Aug. 23 by ICE on an immigration detainer. He was released Aug. 25 to another agency.

Julian Victor Rodriguez, 21, of Del Rio was arrested Aug. 23 by BTPD for assault causing bodily injury. He was released the same day after posting a $1,000 bond.

Brandon Russell Shelton, 18, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 23 by BCSO for public intoxication. He was released the following day after posting a $250 bond.

Ahren James Ahrlett, 21, of Fredericksburg was arrested Aug. 24 by an out-of-county agency for obstruction/retaliation, unlawfully carrying a weapon, resisting arrest/search/or transport and public intoxication. No bond or release information was available.

Lupe Refugia Beltran, 43, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 24 by an outside agency for a commitment-theft of property. She was released Aug. 26 after a commitment.

Thomas Joseph-Paul Cline, 22, of Bertram was arrested Aug. 24 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD) for driving while intoxicated. He was released the same day after posting a $500 bond.

Rachel Marie Griffith, 26, of Llano was arrested Aug. 24 by the Cottonwood Shores Police Department (CSPD) for public intoxication. She was released the following day after posting a $500 bond.

Holly Rae Groth, 39, of Kingsland was arrested Aug. 24 by CONST1 for criminal trespass. She was released the following day after posting a $1,000 bond.

Vickey Garcia Maynard, 40, of Cottonwood Shores was arrested Aug. 24 by CSPD for theft by check. She was released the following day after posting a $1,200 bond.

Juan Carlos Padilla-Aranda, 32, of Georgetown was arrested Aug. 24 by ICE on an immigration detainer. He was released the following day to another agency.

Jessica Mae Pippen, 27, of Bertram was arrested Aug. 24 by CSPD for driving while intoxicated/open alcohol container. She was released the following day after posting a $1,000 bond.

Gary Lynn Taylor, 55, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 24 by BPD for failure to appear-possession of a controlled substance. No bond or release information was available.

Adan Trejo-Hernandez, 22, of Lakeway was arrested Aug. 24 by ICE on an immigration detainer. He was released the following day to another agency.

Brandon Alex Zentner, 24, of Austin was arrested Aug. 24 by BPD for possession of marijuana. He was released the same day after posting a $500 bond.

Stanley Bernard Abney, 44, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 25 by MFPD for public intoxication, aggravated assault against a public servant, evading arrest/detention, criminal mischief and failure to identify-fugitive from justice. No bond or release information was available.

Clayton Bruce Alsip, 23, of Lorena was arrested Aug. 25 by BCSO for failure to appear-assault causing bodily injury. No bond or release information was available.

Pete Baladez, 48, of Bertram was arrested Aug. 25 by BCSO for driving while intoxicated. No bond or release information was available.

Fidel Castro, 28, of Austin was arrested Aug. 25 by BCSO for driving while intoxicated and by ICE on an immigration detainer. No bond or release information was available.

Lino Cune Gutierrez, 21, of Cottonwood Shores was arrested Aug. 25 by CSPD for motion to revoke probation-assault causing bodily injury and driving while license is invalid. No bond or release information was available.

Carolyn Sue Rhoads, 57, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 25 by BPD for capias pro fine-failure to maintain financial responsibility, assault on a public servant, assault causing bodily injury-family violence and resisting arrest/search/or transport. No bond or release information was available.

Jaclyn M. Smith, 31, of Leander was arrested Aug. 25 by BPD for driving while license is invalid. She was released the same day on personal recognizance.

Branden Michael Tengler, 22, of Kempner was arrested Aug. 25 by BCSO for failure to appear-possession of marijuana in a drug-free zone and failure to appear-possession of a controlled substance. No bond or release information was available.

John Reagan Woolley, 30, of Hermleigh was arrested Aug. 25 by BCSO for sexual assault of a child. No bond or release information was available.

Wendy Rene Cochran, 37, of Bertram was arrested Aug. 26 by BTPD for driving while license is invalid and violation of a promise to appear. No bond or release information was available.

Kenneth Ray Hamilton, 31, was arrested Aug. 26 by BTPD for driving while license is invalid. He was released the following day on probation.

Kaylee Rae Ortiz, 23, was arrested Aug. 26 by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) for failure to appear for arraignment and failure to appear-motion to suppress hearing. No bond or release information was available.

Isaias Camacho-Martinez, 21, of Marble Falls was arrested Aug. 27 by BCSO for insufficient bond-sexual assault. He was released the same day after posting a $200,000.

Kenneth Lee Lentz, 44, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 27 by BCSO for failure to appear-burglary of a building and capias pro fine-driving while license is invalid. He was released the same day after posting a $4,000 bond.

Michael Jude Pirie, 62, of Burnet was arrested Aug. 27 by BCSO for driving while license is invalid and failure to appear. No bond or release information was available.

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KATHRYN PRESTON

KINGSLAND — A 46-year-old woman charged with the murder of a man Aug. 26 told investigators the man hit his head on a rock, but law enforcement officers found the body wrapped in a blanket and “set on fire.”

According to a probable cause for arrest document, Kathryn Louise Preston told Llano County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Kirk Jowers the alleged victim, 23-year-old Jose Mario Hernandez, had abused her. She also claimed the man, whom she described as her husband, had hit his head on a rock.

Emergency crews and deputies initially responded to a residence in the 200 block of McGee Trail in Kingsland at 9:16 a.m. Aug. 26.

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According to the affidavit, the two deputies were dispatched to the residence for a fire and possible injuries.

When Jowers and Deputy Steven Sifford arrived, they found Preston sitting in the backyard. She told the deputies about the alleged abuse and said Hernandez was on the bedroom floor.

“Kathryn stated that her husband hit his head on a rock,” the document stated.

The deputies found Hernandez’s body wrapped in a blanket in the bedroom but also discovered someone had allegedly set it on fire.

“There was a large piece of concrete next to his body,” Jowers wrote in the probable cause document. Both deputies “observed” an injury to Hernandez’s head, the affidavit added.

Deputies eventually charged Preston with murder, a first-degree felony, and booked her into the Llano County Jail, where she was being held on a $500,000 bond. A first-degree felony is punishable by up to 99 years in prison.

The Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office conducted an autopsy of the man’s body Aug. 27. The Texas Rangers and Texas Fire Marshall’s Office are assisting the sheriff’s office with the investigation.

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MARBLE FALLS — When a Sana Vida staff member arrived at the business at about 6 a.m. Aug. 20, he noticed a man lying near the front door holding a crow bar in his hand.

It was the start of a trail that led police investigators through several alleged burglaries and a robbery in Marble Falls. And the man, who was unresponsive when officers arrived on the scene, eventually told investigators after another arrest that his alleged destructive field trip started when his girlfriend broke up with him.

Marble Falls police contacted Marble Falls Area EMS, which then transported the man, identified in an arrest warrant affidavit as Murl Shane Lamb, 40, to Seton Highland Lakes “for a possible drug and/or alcohol overdose.” After turning over the man to EMS, officers located more buildings in the area they believed the suspect might have burglarized.

The owner of the Sana Vida facility put the damage to the business at $15,000.

But it was an alleged robbery Aug. 21 at a convenience store in the 800 block of U.S. 281 in Marble Falls that brought it all together when officers arrested and charged Lamb. According to an arrest warrant affidavit, the suspect agreed to speak with officers regarding the Aug. 20 activities as well as the alleged robbery.

On Aug. 20, Marble Falls officers also investigated an alleged break-in at the Marble Falls Church of Christ, 711 Broadway. Upon arriving at work, a church staff member noticed someone had apparently forced his or her way in through a window. The staff member also reported damage to many interior doors and several open cabinets in the church.

An officer investigating the church break-in believed the pry marks at the scene resembled those made from a crow bar or a claw hammer, according to the affidavit.

Officers also responded to a possible burglary at a building and shed in the 1000 block of Avenue F in Marble Falls.

During the interview with the suspect, the man allegedly confessed to the spree of burglaries as well as criminal mischief activity, according to the affidavit, which was signed Sept. 2.

He told investigators his girlfriend had recently broken up with him, so he began using methamphetamines and added that he had not eaten or slept in five days, the affidavit stated.

Though he was unable to remember much of the details surrounding the alleged burglaries and criminal mischief because of the drug use, the suspect claimed he was looking for cash, according to the affidavit.

Marble Falls police charged the man with robbery, two counts of burglary of a building and criminal mischief. He also faces aggravated robbery charges out of Llano County. He was booked into the Burnet County Jail and is being held on a total $315,000 bond.

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Police took a a Horseshoe Bay man into custody two days after his pickup slammed into the garage of a house Sept. 1 in the 5300 block of FM 2147 West. Courtesy photo

HORSESHOE BAY — A man has turned himself in after an investigation involving a pickup truck crashing into a house on Labor Day, according to Horseshoe Bay police.

Isidro Avalos Ramirez, 53, of Horseshoe Bay left the scene of the accident but was located and placed in jail two days after his 2005 F-250 pickup left the roadway and struck the house Sept. 1 in the 5300 block of FM 2147 West, according to a Horseshoe Bay police report.

“He was issued citations for unsafe speeds, no driver’s license and failure to maintain insurance (on Sept. 2),” Police Chief Bill Lane said. “He did not give a reason why he left (the scene).”

Authorities obtained an arrest warrant after questioning him on a class B misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene of the collision. He turned himself in Sept. 3.

The homeowner who had returned about an hour later found the pickup lodged inside the extended garage area about 11 p.m. that night.

“The damage is extensive,” Lane said. “The owner felt like he would be upwards of $100,000 but is still waiting for the insurance estimates for the exact figures.”

Ramirez suffered minor injuries, according to the report.

“The individual told us that his brakes had gone out,” Lane said.

Ramirez was taken to the Llano County Jail and transferred to the Burnet County Jail, where he remains on a $2,500 surety bond.

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