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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Judge gives 21-year-old defendant charged with violent crime a PR bond, even though it's prohibited by law
The Brief A judge gave a defendant with a violent crime a PR bond, even though it is now prohibited by law. 351st Criminal District Court Judge Nata Cornelio gave Jared Wilson a personal recognizance bond, or get out of jail free card. Wilson is on deferred probation after pleading guilty to aggravated robbery. According to court documents, he continuously violated the terms of probation. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - 351st Criminal District Court Judge Nata Cornelio gave Jared Wilson a personal recognizance bond, or get out of jail free card, even though he's charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon. What they're saying "That's a no, no. Because we enacted a law, better known as Senate Bill 6, that eliminated most violent crimes, including aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, from being eligible for a PR bond," said Andy Kahan with Crime Stoppers. "You can't be doing this. It's a violation of the statute. You can't give a PR bond, bottom line, to anyone for a charge of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, but it happened." FOX 26 asked former Criminal District Court Judge Chuck Silverman what could happen to a judge who defied state law. He can't speak about a particular judge or case. "Hypothetically, in the event you feel a judge has abused his or her discretion or hasn't followed the law, you can file a complaint with the judicial commission and proceed that way." Wilson is on deferred probation after pleading guilty to aggravated robbery. According to court documents, he continuously violated the terms of probation. He picked up two new felony charges while free from jail on the PR bond: possession of a prohibited weapon a machine gun and tampering with evidence. Judge Cornelio made headlines last year after prosecutors say she secretly arranged for an MRI for death row convict Ronald Haskell behind the state's back. Haskell killed six of his relatives in 2014. The Source
CBS News
30-07-2025
- CBS News
Probation violation leads to grenade scare, weapons bust near Miami International Airport, police say
A 20-year-old man is behind bars after a weapons bust led to a grenade scare in a neighborhood just south of Miami International Airport, Miami police said. Austin Michael Denton Davis was arrested Wednesday morning after Miami Police and a state probation officer acted on a tip that he was violating the terms of his probation. Davis had previously been placed on probation for illegally possessing firearms when he was 19. According to police, Davis was found in possession of an AK-47, ammunition and tactical police gear—including a stolen Hallandale Police badge—during a search of his home in the 400 block of NW 60th Avenue. Also recovered were four grenades, which prompted the bomb squad to respond to the scene. Miami Police Chief Manny Morales said the situation was taken seriously in light of a recent deadly grenade explosion in California. "This sent our team into an immediate sense of alert," Morales said. "Bomb squad was requested and they were able to determine that the grenades were inert and not in function." Davis resides in the home with his grandmother, father, and sister. His father told investigators he was unaware his son had guns and insisted the grenades were nonfunctional. "You can buy them at the army surplus store; that's where you buy them from," Davis' father said. "They're dummy grenades. They have a big hole in the bottom—that's a dead giveaway." Chief Morales said Davis had been on police radar since he was the target of a drive-by shooting in January. That shooter was arrested, but inconsistencies in the case prompted further scrutiny of Davis. Morales said this search and arrest were part of a broader directive to investigate all incidents involving gunfire in the city. "This is an individual who, even though he's 20 years old, was definitely a true potential for harming our community," Morales said. "So today, Miami's safer because Mr. Davis is behind bars." Police are still investigating whether the firearms recovered were used in other crimes and whether Davis had any plans for the weapons and gear. Neighbor William Pupo expressed concern about what could have unfolded. "With everything happening in the country every day, who knows if they were planning some type of a killing spree, attacking people in the neighborhood, shopping centers," Pupo said. "It's scary. You don't really know your next-door neighbor."
CTV News
18-07-2025
- CTV News
Stolen trailers, doors and windows recovered following search in Cornwall, Ont.
Police in Cornwall, Ont. say three people are facing charges following a search Thursday that recovered several stolen items, including housing materials. Cornwall police and the Ontario Provincial Police K9 unit searched a property on Laffin Street Thursday morning as part of an investigation into recent break-ins and thefts, a news release said. Police say officers found a utility trailer, a camping trailer, and another unidentified trailer, each with their vehicle identification numbers (VIN) removed, along with several other items confirmed to have been stolen, including doors, windows, a furnace, pressure-treated wood, and tools. A 52-year-old man, a 40-year-old man, and a 38-year-old woman were arrested at the scene. Each is facing charges including possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of property with obliterated VIN, and failure to comply with a probation order. The woman is also facing a charge of obstructing police. One man remains in custody ahead of a bail hearing. The other two have been released on a promise to appear in court in August.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
Former Fort Worth radio host sentenced to jail after violating probation
The Brief Former Fort Worth radio host Justin Frazell has been sentenced to six years in prison for violating the terms of his probation. Frazell was on probation after pleading guilty in 2022 to the sexual assault of a teenager; he violated his probation by failing to complete required sex offender treatment. He was originally sentenced to seven years of deferred adjudication for the 2020 assault and was booked into jail on June 16, 2025. TARRANT COUNTY, Texas - Justin Frazell, 51, a former Fort Worth radio host, has been sentenced to serve six years in prison after he violated the terms of his probation, according to the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office. What we know In 2022, Frazelle pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl at his Mansfield home. The assault happened on New Year's Eve in 2020. In 2022, he was sentenced to seven years of deferred adjudication. He was also required to register as a sex offender and may not have firearms or use drugs or alcohol. According to the D.A.s office, the victim and her family agreed to the plea. He was required to undergo sex offender treatment. According to the District Attorney's Office, he did not complete that treatment and was discharged from the program. He was booked into the Tarrant County Jail on June 16, 2025. Frazell was a former host on Fort Worth's KFWR 95.9 The Ranch. The Source Information in this article is from the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office.
