The suspect, Jovon Timmon, 25, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of a controlled substance in the 497th State District Court. Jovon Timmon’s booking photo is attached to this release.
According to the complainant, who is an employee at the general store, two unknown males entered the store and while inside, where observed concealing merchandise into their pockets. An employee confronted the suspects as they were leaving and locked the front doors. One of the suspects then pulled out a handgun and threatened to harm the employee if she did not unlock the doors. The suspects then fled the location in a blue sedan.
A Houston Police Robbery Detective conducted a follow up investigation and established Jovon Timmon, 25, as a possible suspect. Timmon was then identified by the victim in the case and charges of aggravated assault (DW) were filed on December 12, 2025, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Houston Police officers with the Southeast Crime Suppression Team conducted a traffic stop at 8900 Tavenor, in Houston, Texas. During their investigation, officers discovered that Jovon Timmon, 25, had an active felony warrant for his arrest for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. As Timmon was taken into custody, he was also found that he was in possession of a firearm and a controlled substance.
Jovon Timmon, 25, was then transported to the Harris County jail and booked on the aggravated assault warrant and new charges of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of a controlled substance were filed through the Harris County District Attorneys Office. Houston PD #1621889-25
