Arrested

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SUSPECT ARRESTED IN RECENTLY RELEASED CASE: Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested for aggravated robbery that occurred on Tuesday September 3, 2024 at around 2:40 pm, along the roadway at the 4400 block of Oats, in Houston, Texas.

The suspect, Tomas Rodriguez, 64, is charged with aggravated robbery in the 228th State District Court. Tomas Rodriguez’s booking photo is attached to this release.

The complainant, a 72-year-old male, reported that his vehicle and trailer were parked along the roadway with his mowing equipment in an attached trailer. The complainant stated that a black Nissan Altima pull up next to his trailer and an unknown male exited the vehicle. The male then reached into the trailer, removed the complainant’s $500 leaf blower, and placed it in the Nissan Altima.

The complainant stated that he witnessed the incident and confronted the suspect, who was getting back into his vehicle. The complainant reached into the suspect vehicle in an attempt to get the blower back and was dragged a short distance as the suspect drove away at a high rate off speed. The complainant was able to free himself from the vehicle and fell onto the pavement. The complainant then filed a police report with Houston Police.  

A Houston Police Robbery Detective conducted a follow up investigation and established Tomas Rodriguez, 64, as a possible suspect. Rodriguez was then identified by both the victim in the case along with a witness. Charges of aggravated robbery were filed on Tomas Rodriguez on September 17 and he was located and arrested on September 24 and booked into the Harris County jail. Houston PD #1252094-24
ARRESTED: Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested for an aggravated robbery that occurred on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at around 5:20 pm of an individual at a convenience store at the 1200 block of Redford, in Houston, Texas.

The suspect, Yolanda Hernandez, 41, is charged with aggravated robbery in the 232nd State District Court. Yolanda Hernandez’s booking photo is attached to this release.

According to the complainant, he walked into a convenience store to make a purchase and was approached by an unknown female, who asked him for some money. The complainant declined to give the female any money and then walked out of the store. The female followed the complainant outside of the store, pulled out a boxcutter, and threatened to harm him if he did not give her money. The suspect followed the complainant to a nearby apartment complex and caused a disturbance, where police were then notified.  

A Houston Police officer working an extra job at the apartment complex responded to the scene. The suspect, then identified as Yolanda Hernandez, 41, was taken into custody and charged with aggravated robbery. Houston PD #1257645-24
ARRESTED: Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested for an aggravated robbery that occurred on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at around 8:30 pm of a convenience store at the 5100 block of N. Shepherd, in Houston, Texas.

The suspect, Eric Benjamin Munoz-Lizaola, 25, is charged with aggravated robbery in the 232nd State District Court. Eric Benjamin Munoz-Lizaola’s booking photo is attached to this release.

According to the complainant, he was working as a cashier at a convenience store when the suspect walked in with a gun, pointed it at him, and demanded the money from the cash register. Once the suspect had the money from the clerk, he got into a red Ford F-150 and fled the scene. The complainant then called the police and reported the robbery. 

Houston Police officers with the North Patrol Division were dispatched to the robbery and provided with a description of the suspect along with the vehicle used in the robbery. A short time later, officers located a red truck matching the same description at the 8600 block of Sweetwater. Officers detained the male, identified as Eric Benjamin Munoz-Lizaola, and located the gun and money while searching the vehicle. Eric Benjamin Munoz-Lizaola was then charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon. Houston PD #1253595-24

ARRESTED: Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested for an aggravated robbery that occurred on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at around 12:00 pm of a delivery driver at a meat market at the 5600 block of Southwest Freeway, in Houston, Texas. 

The suspect, Joel Claros, 38, is charged with aggravated robbery in the 487th State District Court. Joel Claros’s booking photo is attached to this release. 

According to the complainant, he was completing a delivery at a meat market and was walking back to his delivery truck. The complainant stated that he saw an unknown male sitting in his truck while rummaging through his property. The complainant confronted the suspect, who then pulled out what appeared to be a knife, so the complainant backed away. The suspect then fled the location on foot and the complainant called the police. 

Houston Police officers with the South Gessner Patrol Division arrived at scene and broadcast the description of the suspect over the radio.  A short time later, a Houston Police Sergeant located a male matching the description of the suspect. The male, identified as Joel Claros, was detained and found to be in possession of the victims stolen property along with a metal skewer.  Claros was transported back to the scene of the robbery and identified by the victim. Joel Claros was then charged with aggravated robbery and transported to the Harris County jail. Houston PD #1195792-24

ARRESTED: Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested for robbery bodily injury that occurred on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at around 10:30 pm at a hotel located in at the 1300 block of North Sam Houston, in Houston, Texas.

The suspect, Timothy Grier, 51, is charged with robbery bodily injury in the 184th State District Court. Timothy Grier’s booking photo is attached to this release.

According to the complainant, she was working at a hotel at the front desk. The complainant stated that while she was checking in a customer, the suspect entered the hotel and walked around the counter. The suspect then forcibly pushed the complainant out of the way and removed the money tray from the drawer. Customers inside the lobby witnessed the incident, detained the suspect, and called the police. 

Houston Police officers arrived at scene and took custody of the suspect, who was identified as Timothy Grier, 51. Grier was then charged with robbery bodily injury and transported to the Harris County jail. Houston PD #1221901-24

ARRESTED: Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested for aggravated robbery that occurred on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at around 6:45 pm at a concessions tent located in a general store parking lot at the 2100 block of Little York, in Houston, Texas. 

The suspect, Miguell Beas, 31, is charged with aggravated robbery in the 179th State District Court. Miguel Beas’s booking photo is attached to this release. 

According to the complainant, she operates a concessions tent selling drinks in a parking lot. The complainant stated that she was approached by the suspect, who was holding a knife, and demanded her money. In fear for her life, the complainant ran from the location while seeking help. 

Houston Police officers with the North Patrol Station responded to the scene, located the suspect nearby, and placed him into custody. While searching Beas, officers located the knife in his pocket. Beas’s was identified by the victim as the suspect and charged with aggravated robbery. Houston PD #1192743-24


ONE SUSPECT ARRESTED AND SECOND SUSPECT CURRENTLY WANTED IN RECENTLY RELEASED CASE: Charges have been filed against two suspects for an aggravated robbery that occurred on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at around 12:00 pm at a parking garage at the 3800 block of Richmond, in Houston, Texas. 

The suspects, Joshua Drab, 19, (pictured above) and Nathan Ybarra, 20, (picture below) are charged with aggravated robbery in the 263rd State District Court. The suspects booking photos are attached to this release. Joshua Drab, 19, is currently wanted for aggravated robbery while Nathan Ybarra, 20, was arrested on August 21 and is in custody at the Harris County jail. 

According to the complainant, he was notified that someone was attempting to break into his truck, which was parked in a parking garage. The complainant stated that he walked into the parking garage and observed several unknown males around his truck. When the complainant approached them, one of the suspects, later identified as Joshua Drab, pulled out a handgun, pointed it at him, and threatened to shoot him if he came towards them. The suspects then got into two vehicles, a black four door sedan and a red Ford four-door sedan and fled the area. 

A video of the suspects was released to the public on the Houston Police Robbery Division social media platforms on July 16. A Houston Police officer assigned to the North Hotspot Unit saw the release and recognized the suspects.  

A Houston Police Robbery Detective was notified and conducted a follow up investigation. Both Joshua Drab, 19, and Nathan Ybarra, 20, were identified by the complainant and charges of aggravated robbery were filed on August 13. Houston PD #847726-24

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN RECENTLY RELEASED CASE: Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested for aggravated robbery that occurred on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at around 6:30 pm at a mechanic shop at the 4300 block of E. Crosstimbers, in Houston, Texas. 

The suspect, Juan Vasquez, 37, is charged with aggravated robbery in the 488th State District Court. Juan Vasquez’s booking photo is attached to this release. 
 
On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at around 6:30 pm, Vasquez and an unknown male walked up to a mechanic shop, located at the 4300 block of East Crosstimbers, in Houston, Texas. The males approached a customer’s truck in the parking lot and started to get into it.

An employee observed the males asked then what they were doing. One of the males then pulled out a handgun, pointed it at the employee, and started to go through his pockets. A second employee at the mechanic shop observed what was happening and approached the suspect, who then got into the customers truck with the second suspect and fled the location. Houston PD #918804-24

The stolen truck was located, unoccupied, along the roadway at the 7800 block of Duncan a short while later. Juan Vasquez was observed on surveillance video at a convenience store at 7800 Jensen shortly after the stolen truck was abandoned. 

A photo of the suspect was released to the public on the Houston Police Robbery Division social media platforms on August 12 and on August 13, officers with the Northeast Patrol Investigative Squad received a tip naming Juan Vasquez as the suspect. Vasquez was then identified, and charges of aggravated robbery were filed on August 15, 2024. 

Note: Juan Vasquez was arrested on July 27 for burglary of a habitation and was already in custody at the Harris County jail.  
ARRESTED: Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested for robbery by threat that occurred on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at around 10:15 pm at a residence at the 6600 block of Imogene, in Houston, Texas. 

The suspect, Lizmark Bonilla, 32, is charged with robbery by threat in the 178th State District Court. Lizmark Bonilla’s booking photo is attached to this release.

According to the complainant, the suspect (who is also his son) entered his residence while demanding the keys to his vehicle. The complainant refused to give the keys to the suspect, who then threatened to burn the house down if he did not allow him to use the vehicle.   

In fear that the suspect would follow through with his threats, the complainant complied and gave the keys to the suspect. Lizmark Bonilla then fled the location in the complainant’s vehicle. The complainants then notified the police and filed a report.

The following day, Houston Police officers with the Westside Crime Suppression Team located the suspect driving the stolen vehicle at the 6900 block of Hillcroft. The suspect, identified as Lizmark Bonilla, was arrested and charged with robbery by threat. Houston PD #1126602-24

ARRESTED: Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested for robbery with bodily injury that occurred on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at around 2:50 pm at the 4200 block of Caroline, in Houston, Texas. 

The suspect, Zachary Blaine, 37, is charged with robbery bodily injury in the 486th State District Court. Zachary Blaine’s booking photo is attached to this release.

According to the complainant, he rode his bicycle to a store at the 4200 block of Caroline. The complainant stated that as he was getting off his bike, he was approached by an unknown male, later identified as Zachary Blaine. 

Blaine then punched the complainant numerous times in the face and shouted, “This my bike now, get from around here” and then rode away from the location on the complainant’s bike. 

A Houston Police officer was flagged down by the complainant and given a physical description of the suspect. The officer then located the suspect a short distance away while in procession of the complainant’s bike. 

Zachary Blaine was then identified by the complainant and charged with robbery (bodily injury). Houston PD #1120316-24

ARRESTED: Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in an aggravated robbery of an elderly female that occurred on Monday, August 5, 2024 at around 11:00 am at the 7100 block of Wheatley, in Houston, Texas. 

The suspect, Tena P. Roy, 54, is charged with aggravated robbery (elderly) in the 487 State District Court. Tena Roy’s booking photo is attached in this release.

According to the complainant (79-year-old female), she was stopped at a red light at the 7100 block of Wheatley and observed the suspect on the side of the road asking for money. 

The complainant stated that she rolled down her window and informed the suspect that she had some food for her. While the complainant reached for food, Tena Roy forcibly grabbed the complainant’s purse from inside her vehicle and ran from the location. 

A Houston Police officer was flagged down by the complainant and given a physical description of the suspect. The officer then located the suspect a short distance away while still in procession of the complainant’s purse. 

 Tena Roy was then identified by the complainant and witness and charged with aggravated robbery of an elderly. Houston PD #1114539-24

ARRESTED: Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in an aggravated robbery following a car accident on Sunday, July 7, 2024  at 12: 10 pm at 17400 Tomball Parkway, in Houston, Harris County, Texas. 

The suspect, Mitchael Medina Lopez, 28, is charged with aggravated robbery in the 338th State District Court. Medina Lopez’s booking photo is attached to this news release.

He is accused of causing a vehicular accident, pointing a handgun at a witness, and then fleeing the scene in the witnesses vehicle.  A short time later, the suspect was arrested without incident near an intersection at FM 1960 at Champions.  Houston PD #972540-24

ARRESTED: 11/16/2022 – Charles Laday (51) – Charged with two counts of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and one count of robbery by threat after committing three bank robberies, one on Nov. 8 at a Wells Fargo at 404 N. Braeswood, Nov. 10 at a Wells Fargo at 11152 S. Gessner, and one on Nov. 16 at a Capital One at 3207 Westpark. Houston Police Robbery Detectives attached to an FBI task force conducted a follow up investigation where Charles Laday was identified and subsequently charged as the suspect in the robberies.  Houston PD #1511541-22, #1523042-22, and #1549709-22
ARRESTED: 11/29/2022 – Malik Johnson (21) – Charged with three counts of aggravated robbery after committing a series of bank robberies in the Houston area, one at on June 29 at a First Convenience Bank at 5600 Mykawa, one on October 12 at a Woodforest National Bank at 5406 S. Rice and one on Nov. 22 at a First Convenience Bank at 7755 W. Bellfort. Johnson is also believed to be responsible for a bank robbery on Sept. 6 at the First Convenience Bank at 1352 W. 43rd St. and Aug. 13, 2022 at First Convenience Bank located at 5801 S. Gessner Rd.

After committing his first bank robbery on June 29. the FBI in Houston named Johnson as the “Big Shades Bandit” during the initial efforts in determining his identity. Houston Police Robbery Detectives attached to an FBI task force conducted a follow up investigation where Malik Johnson was identified and subsequently charged as the suspect in the robberies. Houston PD #859280-22, #1379873-22, and #15759709-22

ARRESTED: 11/15/2022 – Alex Regis (40) and Manuel Guevara (32) – Charged with aggravated robbery after concealing merchandise from a department store at 2700 Dunvale, assaulting an employee with a glass candle, and attempting to leave with the stolen merchandise. An off-duty police officer, working an extra job at the store and in full uniform, witnessed the incident and while taking Regis into custody, was assaulted, and also charged with assaulting a police officer. Houston PD #1546219-22
ARRESTED: 11/16/2022 – Henry Gradney (39) and Tiffany Morrison (36) AKA – Charged with aggravated robbery after Morrison entered the victim’s delivery truck without his permission and asked for money on Nov. 15 at 7300 W. Airport. The victim told Morrison to get out of his truck, so she grabbed an item in the truck and exited the passenger seat. Gradney then approached the victim and began to hit him in the head with a metal object while demanding his money. Both suspects fled the scene in a blue Honda sedan. Houston Police officers responded to the incident and located Gradney and Morrison a short time later and were taken into custody. Houston PD #1543827-22
ARRESTED 11/16/2022 – Clifton Cooper (49) – Charged with robbery bodily injury after being laid off from his employer, becoming upset at two employees, assaulting them, and stealing a work laptop at a business at 1400 N. loop on Nov. 15. Houston Police responded to the incident, located the Cooper, and placed him into custody. Houston PD #1545185-22
ARRESTED: 11/15/2022 – Brittany Lockhart (33) – Charged with robbery bodily injury after concealing merchandise from a department store at 100 Almeda Mall, assaulting an employee, and then leaving with the stolen merchandise. Houston Police officers responded to the incident and placed Lockhart in custody, who had been detained by loss prevention personnel. Houston PD #1546047-22 
ARRESTED: 11/12/2022 – Chance Williams (22) – Charged with robbery by threat after approaching a clerk at a convenience store with his hand in his pocket, leading the clerk to believe that he had a gun, while demanding the money from the cash register at 7700 Eastex Freeway on Nov. 12. Williams was locked in the business until Houston Police arrived and placed into custody. Houston PD #1531163-22 

ARRESTED: 11/13/2022 – Kenneth Booker (24) and Kaleb Taylor (24) - Charged with robbery bodily injury after approaching the victims as they were leaving a nightclub while yelling racial slurs at them, assaulting them by punching and kicking them in the face and then taking their personal property from their pockets at 5000 Washington on Nov. 13. A Houston Police officer witnessed the incident while in his marked police car and stopped the suspects as they attempted to flee in their vehicle. The suspects were arrested while in possession of the victim’s property. Houston PD #1534157-22


ARRESTED: 113/2022 – Jaqueline Rosales (32), Thomas Webb (35), and Rashaad Correa (26) – Charged with robbery by threat after pointing a gun at a victim outside a hotel while demanding his property and then fleeing the scene in a black SUV at 7300 W. Airport on Nov. 13. A short while later, Houston Police officers located the black SUV and when officers activated their emergency equipment, the suspects led officers on a vehicle pursuit. The suspects eventual came to a stop and placed into custody by officers. Several narcotics along with a BB gun were recovered from the suspect vehicle. Houston PD #1534301-22
ARRESTED: 11/9/2022 – Fredrick White (27) – Charged with aggravated robbery after approaching a male victim in a parking lot while sitting in his vehicle and then demanding his property while pointing a knife at him at 12400 Greenspoint. Houston Police officers were able to locate the suspect at a nearby apartment complex, where he was taken into custody. Houston PD #1519432-22
ARRESTED: 11/9/2022 – Felipe Castro (44) – Charged with robbery bodily injury after breaking into a victim’s car in a business parking lot and then assaulting then male victim as he was confronted at 9600 Plainfield.  The victim along with a co-worker were able to hold Castro until Houston Police officers arrived. Houston PD #1518701-22
ARRESTED: 11/8/2022 - Clifford Harris (56) charged with aggravated robbery after a homeless male victim observed Harris stealing from his property, which was being kept behind a building, and then assaulting the male victim with a knife at 8300 Westheimer. The victim was able to defend himself with a metal stick before Harris fled the location on a bike. Houston Police officers responded and located Harris on his bike while bleeding from his face, taking him into custody. Houston PD #1513568-22 
ARRESTED: 11/8/2022 – Gary Morris (31) charged with theft from person after approaching a male victim on a sidewalk and demanding his wallet at 8200 Katy Freeway. The victim, in fear of his safety, complied and gave the suspects his wallet. Houston Police responded to the scene and placed Morris into custody. Houston PD #1512507-22
ARRESTED: 11/8/2022 – Lawrence Williams (49) charged with robbery (bodily injury) after attempting to steal beer from a convenience store at 2000 Pease and then assaulting the store clerk as he was trying to leave. Officers arrived on the scene and took Williams into custody. Houston PD #1510734-22


ARRESTED: 11/8/2022 – Marquette Sinegal (41) and Danielle Castro (43) AKA Danielle Flores – Charged with aggravated robbery after stealing items from a tractor trailer and then threatening the driver of the truck with a knife at a truck stop at 3900 North McCarty.  Houston Police officers responded to the scene and located Sinegal and Castro nearby, where they were placed into custody. Houston PD #1510408-22
ARRESTED: 11/6/2022 – Israel Alvarado (23) – Charged with aggravated robbery after pointing a handgun at an employee at a fast-food restaurant drive-thru window and demanding the money from the cash register at 1700 Wirt. Houston Police officers responded to the robbery and arrested Alvarado at a nearby bus stop along with a loaded handgun. Houston PD #1505482-22
ARRESTED: 11/3/2022 – Dernarvice Mitchell (51) – Charged with aggravated robbery after threatening a known male with a piece of rebar and then taking his phone at the 10700 block of Westbrae Parkway. Houston Police officers responded to the scene and placed Mitchell into custody. Houston PD #1486701-22

ARRESTED: 11/3/2022 - Dimitrius Madison (17), Luis Montes (20) and four juveniles, two males (14 and 16 years old) and two females (15 and 16 years old) are charged with aggravated robbery after a male victim was working on his vehicle in a parking lot at the 7300 block of Bissonnet. The juvenile male suspects approached the victim while armed with a handgun, assaulted him, took his personal property and then fled the scene.  Houston Police officers located the suspect vehicle (stolen earlier in Pasadena) a short time later and initiated a traffic stop. The six suspects led officers on a short vehicle pursuit until a pit maneuver was performed and the suspects taken into custody. Houston PD #1486241-22 

Dimitrius Madison (17) and Luis Montes (20) are charged with aggravated robbery in the 208th DC while the four juveniles, two males (14 and 16 years old) and two females (15 and 16 years old) have been referred to Harris County Juvenile Probation authorities on charges of aggravated robbery. 

NOTE: The booking photos of the adult male suspects are being withheld due to an active investigation of the suspects, who are believed to be responsible for a series of aggravated robberies, committed in a similar manner as listed above.

ARRESTED: 11/5/2022 – SEAN FLYTHE (17) – Charged with two counts of aggravated robbery

Summary of facts:

On October 2, Flythe pointed a handgun at a female victim, who was selling a pet snake, in an apartment complex parking lot at 9400 Clearwood. Flyth fled the location after the victim threw the snake back into her vehicle. (Released publicly on Oct. 19 video: https://youtu.be/SMhiLUtGNME). A follow up investigation was conducted by a Houston Police Robbery Detective, where Flythe was identified and then charged on November 7 with aggravated robbery in this case. Houston PD #1330420-22

On October 5, Flythe pointed a handgun at another victim at an apartment complex at 10900 Gulf Freeway and stole the victim’s property.  A follow up investigation was also conducted by a Houston Police Robbery Detective, where Flythe was identified and charged on October 15 with aggravated robbery in this case. At the time that Flyth was charged in these cases, he was already in the Harris County jail in a separate case. Houston PD #1342590-22

ARRESTED: 11/2/2022 – ADDAM GRAY (24) – Charged with aggravated robbery (elderly) after breaking into a residence at the 4500 block of Creekbend while an elderly victim was sleeping. Gray then rummaged through the residence, stealing several electronics. The victim was awakened by the suspect and kicked in the chest as he fled the residence with the electronics. A follow up investigation was conducted by a Houston Police Robbery Detective after Gray was arrested the following day after committing a burglary at a nearby residence. Gray was captured on the robbery victims Ring camera and charged with aggravated robbery (elderly) along with burglary of a residence. Houston PD #1442929-22 and #1450602-22  
ARRESTED: 11/4/2022 – TYRONE BAILEY (41) – Charged with robbery with bodily injury after concealing merchandise from a drug store at 1700 Wirt Road, assaulting an employee by shoving him by his throat, and then leaving with the stolen merchandise. Houston Police officers responded and located Bailey nearby along with the stolen merchandise. Houston PD #1493660-22


ARRESTED: 11/01/2022 – Daniel Boutwell (28) was arrested by Houston Police for a probation violation for an aggravated robbery warrant at 200 Uvalde. In the aggravated robbery, the victim stated that on May 19, 2019, he was approached by Boutwell at 700 Sheldon Road and asked about having any marijuana. The victim further stated that Boutwell then pointed a handgun at him and demanded his wallet. Once Boutwell had the victim’s wallet, he fled the location, where he used the victims credit card at a nearby Walmart. Boutwell was arrested by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office while at the Walmart and subsequently received a deferred adjudication of guilt on June 3, 2020 and sentenced to five years’ probation. Boutwell violated a condition of his probation, and a warrant was then issued for his arrest on May 21, 2021.
ARRESTED: 10/28/2022 - James Westbrook (22) – Charged with robbery (bodily injury) after shoplifting from vape shop and then assaulting a female employee while attempting to leave. An employee working at a vape shop at 3500 South Shepherd stated that Westbrook entered the store and she witnessed him place some merchandise into his pocket. The employee confronted Westbrook as he was attempting to leave with the stolen merchandise. Westbrook then punched the female in the face with a closed fist and walked out of the store. Houston Police arrived, located Westbrook, and then took him into custody. Houston PD #1459233-22

Note: Westbrook was arrested on October 20, 2022, May 18, 2022, and April 4, 2022 for shoplifting (charged with theft in all three cases) and was on bond at the time of the most recent arrest.

ARRESTED: 10/30/2022 – Emilio Bautista (27) – Charged with robbery by threat and evading arrest (vehicle). According to the victim, he was driving at 200 East Tidwell and was rear ended by a vehicle being driven by Bautista. The victim and Bautista both exited their vehicles and when the victim began calling 911, Bautista threatened to shoot him if he called the police and then forcibly grabbed his phone and punched him. Bautista got into the victim’s vehicle, attempting to flee the location, but the victim was able to remove him from his vehicle. Bautista then got back into his vehicle and sped off. Houston Police officers located Bautista’s vehicle a short time later and initiated a traffic stop. Bautista then led officers on a short vehicle pursuit until officers were able to pit Bautista’s vehicle and take him into custody. Houston PD #1469047-22
ARRESTED: 10/27/2022 – Dagoberto Rico (23) – Charged with robbery (bodily injury) and evading arrest (vehicle) after assaulting a store clerk and then stealing his vehicle at a convenience store parking lot at 5700 W. Gulf Bank. As the store clerk was in his vehicle, leaving for the night, Rico pulled him out of the driver’s seat, punched him numerous times, and then stole his vehicle. Houston Police officers located the stolen vehicle a short time later and initiated a traffic stop. Rico then led officers on a short vehicle pursuit until he stopped the car and was taken into custody. Houston PD #1452540-22
ARRESTED: 10/27/2022 – Elmer Saldana (21) – arrested by Houston Police on an aggravated robbery warrant after assaulting a known acquaintance on Sept. 30 at a convenience store parking lot at 4100 Collingsworth. Saldana approached the victim and began punching him numerous times while wearing brass knuckles, resulting in serious bodily injury, and then stealing his phone. A Houston Police Robbery detective conducted a follow up investigation and filed an aggravated robbery warrant on Saldana. Houston PD #1322598-22
ARRESTED: 10/27/2022 – Mary Jane Trejo (24) and Yvette Hernandez (25) – charged with robbery (bodily injury) after stealing merchandise while shopping at a department store at 900 Memorial City Way and then punching and slapping two employees as they were attempting to leave with the stolen merchandise. Houston Police responded to the incident and arrested Trejo and Hernandez. Houston PD #1455453-22
ARRESTED: 10/26/2022 – Oliver Cooper (56) – Charged with robbery by threat after stealing merchandise from a drug store at 3400 Mangum and then threatening to harm employees as he was leaving. Houston Police responded to the incident and arrested Cooper. Houston PD #1450007-22
ARRESTED: 10/26/2022 - Broderick East (35) – Arrested by Houston Police for an aggravated robbery warrant at 10600 Beechnut. In the robbery, the victim stated that on Aug. 17, she was confronted at her apartment by her ex-boyfriend (East), who pointed a gun at her, threatened to kill her and took her purse. A follow up investigation was conducted by a Houston Police Detective Sgt. and an aggravated robbery warrant was filed. Houston PD #1104679-22
ARRESTED: 10/26/2022 – Darrell Edwards (57) – Charged with robbery by threat after concealing merchandise from a department store at 1400 West 11th and threatened an employee as he was leaving without paying for it. Houston Police officers responded and located Edwards at a nearby bus stop along with the stolen merchandise. This arrest makes Edwards 37th charge in Harris County. Houston PD #1449229-22
ARRESTED: 10/25/2022 – Pedro Alverto Carvan Mendoza (22) arrested by Houston Police on an aggravated robbery warrant at 12300 Magnolia Canyon. On July 20, 2022, the victim was approached by Alverto in a commercial parking lot at 6800 S. State Hwy. 6. The victim stated that Alverto attempted to steal his fanny pack and during a struggle, Alverto shot in the victim with a handgun and then fled the location with his fanny pack. The case was investigated, and aggravated robbery charges filed by HCSO under #2207-07528. Houston PD #1443850-22
ARRESTED: 10/24/2022 – Samuel Pedro Moya (17) charged with robbery (bodily injury) after disarming an armed security guard at a convenience store at 3900 Hollister. The victim stated that Moya walked up to him, forcibly took his gun from his holster, and then ran to a nearby apartment complex. Officers arrived at the location and arrested the suspect but were unable to locate the stolen gun.  Houston PD #1441527-22
ARRESTED: 10/24/2022 – Alberto Cavazos (27) has been charged with two counts of aggravated robbery (additional charges pending) after a Robbery Detective determined that he was the get-away driver in at least 12 aggravated robberies (Video: https://youtu.be/bnov34_ULN8) at taco trucks that took place from Aug. 9 to Aug. 21 on the Northside of Houston. At the time of the charges, Cavazos was already in jail on an unrelated case. Edenilson Benavides-Cornelio (22) has since been charged with aggravated robbery in the cases and is currently in jail awaiting trial.
ARRESTED: 10/24/2022 – Timothy Burroughs (32) charged with robbery by threat after approaching a convenience store clerk at 1300 Crosstimbers while his hand was in his pocket (giving the impression that he might have a gun) and demanding the money in the cash register. Burroughs then walked around the counter, grabbed 5 packs of Newport cigarettes, and fled the location. Burroughs was located several blocks away by responding officers and taken into custody. Houston PD #1433654-22
Roberto Torres (32) charged with robbery by threat at 14 Tidwell after shoplifting jumper battery packs from an auto parts store. The suspect threated to harm an employee after being confronted as he was leaving with the stolen items. Houston PD #1421366-22
Sean Jackson (49) charged with robbery by threat at 7600 Clarewood after shoplifting a package of fajita meat from a meat market. The suspect pulled out an airsoft BB gun and threatened an employee when confronted as he was leaving with the stolen meat. Houston PD #1425858-22
10/22/2022 – Harper Lee (40) charged with aggravated robbery at 12400 S. Gessner after approaching a female in a parking lot while in her vehicle, breaking her car window, and then forcing her out of the vehicle at gunpoint. Officers located the victim’s stolen vehicle shortly after the incident and arrested the suspect. Houston PD #1428748-22
10/21/2022 – Annie Taylor (55) charged with robbery (bodily injury) at 5500 Elmlawn after forcibly taking a purse from a female complainant and then assaulting her by punching her in the face. Houston PD #1426415-22  
10/22/2022 – Kristopher Buchanan (39) (PHOTO PENDING COMPLETION OF ACTIVE INVESTIGATION) charged with aggravated robbery at 5800 San Felipe after targeting at least eight optometrist/eyewear stores in the City of Houston, Harris County and Ft. Bend County. Houston PD # 350543-22, 729924-22, 1109317-22,1182720-22, 958529-22, 459357-22, Rosenberg Police Department case # 22-40138, and Fort Bend County SO case #22-35689.  Related video:  https://youtu.be/Mm_cyPusYPw
10/22/2022 Dauntre Brown (23) and Victor Livingston (27) (PHOTOS PENDING COMPLETION OF ACTIVE INVESTIGATION) charged with aggravated robbery at 1600 Knox after confronting the complainants as they arrived home, pointing guns at them, and then demanding their money and property. Houston Police officers located the suspect vehicle, arrested the suspects, and recovered several guns and the victim’s property from the robbery. Suspects are believed to be responsible for additional pending cases. Houston PD #1430417-22
ROBBERY ARREST: 10/16/2022 - Diego Guerrero (33), Jonathan Guerrero (23) (no photo avail.), and Jose Guerrero (40), charged with robbery (bodily injury) after being involved in a road rage incident resulting in the victims crashing their vehicle and then assaulted and robbed by the three males at 2100 Rainbow. #1398443-22 
10/17/2022 – Bahadureli Sutar (31) charged with theft from person (later changed to assault bodily injury) at 400 Crosstimbers after the victim (customer) attempted to record a store clerk with her phone for being rude. The clerk then assaulted the victim and attempted to take her phone. #1403457-22 
10/18/2022 Jermain Smith aka Johntavious Smith(34), charged with robbery (bodily injury) after punching a female and then removing her keys from her purse at an apartment complex at 8300 Wilcrest. #1407561-22