Press Releases

Press release document from Montgomery County District Attorney's Office and Human Trafficking Institute, dated February 24, 2026, detailing a leadership workshop on human trafficking and child exploitation, including contact information and statements from officials.

MCDAO & HTI Host Human Trafficking & Child Exploitation Leadership Workshop 02/24/2026

Press release announcing a 60-year sentence for a child predator in Montgomery County, featuring a photograph of the individual in front of a jail cell, the text 'Press Release, 60-Year Sentence for Child Predator in Montgomery County,' and a seal of the Montgomery County District Attorney's office.

State of Texas vs. Charles Guy Scott 03/9/2026

Press release poster with a photo of a man, a prison cell in the background, and a sheriff's department seal at the bottom. The text reads: "Press Release, Assault on Law Enforcement and Multi-County Pursuit Ends in Conviction in ICAC Case."

State of Texas vs. Raul Alcantaria 03/23/2026

Inside a police vehicle at night, showing a view of the dashboard, laptop, and barred enclosure outside, with overlay text 'Press Release' and a badge that reads 'Montgomery County District Attorney, Let Justice Be Done, Trough the Heavens Fall.'

DWI Task Force Results 01/05/2026

A man in a prison mugshot with a background of prison bars. Text on the image announces a press release about a repeat drug trafficker sentenced to 40 years after court departure. The image includes a seal of Montgomery County District Attorney.

State of Texas vs. Michael Dean Wetch 01/28/2026

Press release header with a photo of a man in front of prison bars, text about a conviction, and an official county seal at the bottom.

State of Texas vs. David Alexander Scardino 02/2/2026

A man with short dark hair and a beard facing forward against a background of prison bars. Text on the image reads: "Press Release Digital Trail Leads to 40-Year Prison Sentence" with the Montgomery County District Attorney seal at the bottom.

State of Texas vs. Keith Peterson 12/17/2025

Press release headline about jury sentences for child abuser to 37 years, with a photo of a man against a prison bars background.

State of Texas vs. Sean Carroll Aveihle 12/18/2025

A car interior with police lights shining through the windshield, showing a laptop, radio, and dashboard. The overlay text reads "Press Release: Don’t Make Montgomery County Law Enforcement Your Designated Driver" with a badge in the corner from Montgomery County District Attorney.

DWI Task Force 12/30/2025

A man with a beard and a serious expression is shown against a black brick wall. The text below reads 'Press Release: Splendora Traffic Stop Leads to 40-Year Drug Sentence.' The Montgomery County District Attorney's seal is also visible, along with the handle '@mctxdao'.

State of Texas vs. Reginald Tennarse 11/13/2025

A man with a mustache in front of a jail cell, with a press release headline indicating he was sentenced to 50 years for domestic abuse, with the Montgomery County District Attorney seal at the bottom.

State of Texas vs. Patrick Currie 11/19/2025

Press release poster featuring a mugshot of a man with short dark hair and visible facial scars, a dark blue background with a jail cell door behind him, and Montgomery County district attorney emblem at the bottom.

State of Texas vs. Walter Hernandez-Martinez 12/16/2025

Press release document announcing the appointment of Michael R. Holley as Montgomery County District Attorney, dated October 29, 2025, with a Montgomery County seal, contact information, and a colorful wave design at the bottom.

Gov. Abbott Appoints Michael Holley as Montgomery County District Attorney 10/29/2025

Press release headline about a digital trail leading to a 24-year sentence for a Montgomery County child exploitation offender, featuring a photo of a young man, the Montgomery County District Attorney seal, and the handle @mctxdao.

State of Texas vs. Zachary David Johnson 11/04/2025

Press release poster featuring a young man with dark hair and a serious expression, dark brick wall background, and text announcing an aggressive sentence for ending a friendship through violence, with official seals and social media handle.

State of Texas vs. William Aguilar 11/04/2025

A man with a serious expression is shown in a photo above a navy blue background. The image features a press release announcement from a judge delivering a life sentence, with a quote reminding that hope belongs with the survivors. There's also a Montgomery County district attorney seal and the social media handle '@mctxdao' at the bottom.

State of Texas v. Broderick Tyrone Turner Jr. 10/15/2025

Press release from Montgomery County District Attorney's Office, announcing October 27, 2025, award to Montgomery County District Attorney Brett W. Ligon as Texas Game Warden Prosecutor of the Year. Includes a photo of Colonel Ron VanderRoest presenting the award to First Assistant District Attorney Mike Holley and Chief Prosecutor Michael Ghutzman, with a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department plaque and logos.

TPWD Awards MCDAO Prosecutor of the Year in Austin, TX 10/27/2025

Press release with a portrait of a man, dark brick wall background, and Montgomery County District Attorney seal.

State of Texas v. Jason Rivera 10/28/2025

Press release announcing Montgomery County District Attorney's affirmation of commitment to transparency in criminal case reporting, featuring official seal and social media handle.

9/30/2025

Press release announcement featuring a serious man, with text about his escape at 120 mph, sentence to TDCJ, and an official Montgomery County District Attorney seal.

State of Texas v. Shawn Gollihugh

10/8/2025

Press release announcing MCDAO as Prosecutor of the Year for Texas Parks & Wildlife 2025, with Montgomery County District Attorney seal and @mctxdao handle.

10/14/2025

A press release announcing zero tolerance in Montgomery County, featuring a young man's face, a dark brick wall background, and the Montgomery County District Attorney seal.

State of Texas v. Devin James Alston

9/23/2025

A promotional poster with the headline 'Press Release' about Jada's sentencing to life, featuring a mugshot of a man and a smiling woman with a backpack, along with the Montgomery County District Attorney's badge and social media handle @mctxdao.

State of Texas v. Joshua Andru Perkins

9/29/2025

A man in a black and gray shirt standing in front of a dark brick wall. The image includes a press release headline stating: 'Caregiver's Courage Leads to Life Sentence for Child Predator,' with a Montgomery County District Attorney seal and the handle '@mctxdao' below.

State of Texas v. Saul Adonay Jimenez-Herrera

9/30/2025

Montgomery County law enforcement badges at the top, with a press release headline in large white text on a dark blue background reading "Press Release" and additional information about arrests made during a Labor Day DWI enforcement initiative, and the social media handle '@mctxdao' at the bottom.

2025 Labor Day DWI Enforcement Initiative

9/02/2025

Press release from Montgomery County District Attorney's Office announcing partnership with Human Trafficking Institute, featuring official seal and social media handle.

MCDAO Partners with HTI

9/09/2025

A man with brown hair and a mustache in front of a dark brick wall, wearing a gray jacket. The background of the lower half of the image contains a press release announcement with text and a badge, indicating it is about a court trial involving a 37-year-old predator, with a Montgomery County court seal and social media handle '@mctxdao'.

State of Texas v. Jacob Andrew Willhoite

9/17/2025

Press release with a photo of a man with dreadlocks and a dark background, titled 'Deadly Dealings: Landmark Fentanyl Murder Verdict Brings Justice for Veteran' and featuring a Montgomery County District Attorney seal.

State of Texas v. James Carter-Smith

7/23/2025

A press release poster featuring a man with gray hair, a dark background with a brick wall, and text about a judge's decision on a predator using trust as a weapon; includes a Montgomery County District Attorney seal and social media handle '@mctxdao'.

State of Texas v. James Marshall Spillman

7/28/2025

A press release poster with a man in a striped shirt, a dark brick wall background, and a Montgomery County District Attorney seal. The text reads: 'Press Release. Predator's Reign of Abuse Ends with 60-Year Prison Sentence' with the handle '@mctxdao' at the bottom.

State of Texas v. Heriberto Hernandez

8/6/2025

A digital graphic featuring various badges of Montgomery County law enforcement agencies along the top. Below, a dark blue section with white text reads: "Press Release Montgomery County's July 4th DWI Task Force Initiative." At the bottom, a Montgomery County District Attorney badge with the slogan "Let Justice Be Done Though the Heavens Fall" and the handle "@mctxdao."

July 4th DWI Task Force Initiative

7/7/2025

Press release featuring a man with dark hair and a striped shirt, a background of a black brick wall, and a Montgomery County seal with the Twitter handle '@mctxdao'.

State of Texas v. Felix Shawn Ramirez, Jr.

7/8/2025

Press release poster featuring a mugshot of a man with a dark background, text about a robbery case, a round official seal of Montgomery County District Attorney, and social media handle '@mctxdao'.

State of Texas v. Ricky Garcia

7/21/2025

Press release cover page for the 2025 Montgomery County District Attorney's Summer Safety Press Conference, featuring the Montgomery County District Attorney's badge and the social media handle @mctxdao.

2025 MCDAO Summer Safety Press Conference

5/22/25

A man with a bald head and beard looks directly at the camera against a dark brick wall. A blue section contains white text announcing a press release, with an official-looking seal of Montgomery County District Attorney's office and a social media handle.

State of Texas v. Jacob Neal Davis

6/3/2025

A man with a beard and mustache wearing a black and white shirt against a dark brick wall background, with a blue banner below displaying information about a press release from Montgomery County District Attorney.

State of Texas v. Sean Michael Gates

7/1/2025

Press release by Montgomery County District Attorney advocating for judicial transparency through H.B.4254, featuring Montgomery County seal and Twitter handle @mctxdao.

H.B. 4254

5/15/25

A man with a concerned expression on a digital poster announcing that a jury has sentenced a criminal to 60 years in prison, featuring a Montgomery County District Attorney seal.

State of Texas v. Tony Monshey Saddler

05/15/25        

A man in a striped shirt in front of a black brick wall, with a blue background and white text overlay that reads "Press Release: Survivor Speaks, Jury Acts: Child Predator Gets 50 Years," and a Montgomery County District Attorney seal at the bottom.

State of Texas v. Jorge Bonilla - Dias

05/21/25        

Poster with a man’s portrait at the top and a blue background below displaying text about a court sentencing. The text reads: 'Press Release. No Safe Haven for Predators: Montgomery County Jury Delivers 99-Year Sentence.' There is a Montgomery County District Attorney seal and a social media handle '@mctxdao' at the bottom.

State of Texas v. Epifanio Adolfo Jimenez

5/05/25

Press release document for 2025 Cinco de Mayo DWI No Refusal Task Force with details about agencies, mission, and safe roads, featuring a Montgomery County district attorney emblem.

2025 Cinco de Mayo DWI No Refusal Task Force

05/07/25        

A press release image featuring a mugshot of a man with a buzz cut and mustache, text about his 49-year sentencing for the murder of Mitchell Weemes, and the Montgomery County District Attorney seal.

State of Texas v. Daniel David Joseph Ryan III

05/13/25        

Press release about life sentence for convicted child abuser, featuring a young man's mugshot, a district attorney seal, and social media handle @mctxdao.

State of Texas v. Christopher Roy Flores

4/24/25

Press release about a jury delivering a final verdict of life imprisonment for Darrell Ray Vaughn, with a man's portrait and a Montgomery County District Attorney seal.

State of Texas v. Darrell Ray Vaughn

4/29/25

Press release cover with a blue background, white text, Montgomery County District Attorney's Office emblem, and social media handle '@mctxdistrictattorney'.

MCDAO Highlights ICAC April 2025

Press release headline about a sex predator in Montgomery County who targeted young and disabled individuals, featuring a man with brown hair and beard against a dark brick wall background, and the county's district attorney seal.

State of Texas v. Jeffrey Hitchcock

4/1/25

A man with a bald head and gray beard in front of a dark brick wall, with a press release headline below that reads: 'Repeat Violent Offender Sentenced to Life for Brutal Knife Attack,' and an official seal from Montgomery County District Attorney's office.

State of Texas v. Sigifredo Gonzalez Jr.

4/10/25

A man with gray hair and beard staring directly into the camera, against a dark brick wall background. Below him, a blue banner with white text states: 'Press Release. Justice Finds Its Voice: Life for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child.' The Montgomery County District Attorney's seal is also visible, along with the handle '@mctxdao' at the bottom.

State of Texas v. Ronny Joe Melton

4/21/25

Award plaque for the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office Vehicular Crimes Awards 2024, featuring a police vehicle and a gold seal with laurel leaves, stars, and the motto 'Let Justice Be Done Though the Heavens Fall', dated February 13, 2025.

2024 Vehicular Crimes Awards

2/13/25

Mugshot of a man with dark hair against a black brick wall background, with a blue graphic overlay featuring a press release about a concerned citizen helping police stop a sexual predator, and an official Montgomery County District Attorney seal.

State of Texas v. Eugenio Allende Gil

9/18/24

Mugshot of a man in front of a brick wall with a press release headline on a blue background, stating "Investment Con Man Sentenced to 60 Years," with a Montgomery County District Attorney seal and the handle @mctxdao at the bottom.

State of Texas v. Ruben Vargas

3/3/25

A man with dark hair and a beard looks directly at the camera. The background is a dark brick wall. Below is a blue banner with white text that reads 'Press Release: Child Predator Sentenced to Life in Prison'. There is an official badge from Montgomery County District Attorney and the Twitter handle @mctxdao.

State of Texas v. Darrell Wayne Lang

7/24/24

Press release image featuring a man with a serious expression, a blue background with white text, an official seal from Montgomery County District Attorney's Office, and social media handle @mctxdao.

State of Texas v. Antiwan Dontabiya Lane

5/15/24

Graphic promoting Montgomery County District Attorney's Office Vehicular Crimes Awards with a trophy, police lights, and a blurred city background.

2023 Vehicular Crimes Awards

4/11/24

Mugshot of a man with gray hair and beard against a dark brick wall background, with a blue banner below that reads 'Press Release' and details about a child sexual abuser in Montgomery County.

State of Texas v. Ricardo Villarreal

4/4/24

Press release image with a mugshot of an man with dreadlocks and a beard, title 'Press Release,' and text about a habitual thief sentenced to 50 years for robbery, featuring a Montgomery County district attorney seal and social media handle '@mctxdao'.

State of Texas v. Calvin Rosette

4/4/24

Press release about a drug dealing gang member sentenced to forty years with a photo of a man with a serious expression against a dark brick wall background.

State of Texas v. Rocky Gamez

4/4/24

Press release image featuring a man with gray hair and beard, dark shirt, dark background, and a Montgomery County district attorney seal.

State of Texas v. Lauro Eliud Salinas

3/21/24

Group of people standing together at a press release event, with balloons and flags in the background, related to Montgomery County ICAC honored at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

ICAC Honored at Houston Rodeo

3/8/24

A red and blue police car emergency light on top of a vehicle, with a Montgomery County official seal and text announcing increased DWI enforcement during the Houston livestock show and rodeo.

Rodeo DWI Enforcement

2/21/24

Press release announcing Miles Fridrich's indictment for the murder of Dr. Talat Jehan Khan, featuring a mugshot of a young man with dark hair and a serious expression, and the Montgomery County district attorney's seal.

Miles Fridrich Indicted

1/18/24

Press release announcing joint efforts by law enforcement and the district attorney's office for a safe holiday season, featuring badges of various law enforcement agencies and the district attorney's seal.

Safe Holiday Season 2023

12/14/23

A mugshot of a man with tattoos on his face and neck, wearing a dark shirt, against a metal bars background. The lower part of the image contains a blue section with white text announcing a press release about his sentencing to life in prison for kidnapping and domestic violence, with a Montgomery County District Attorney seal and the social media handle @mctxdao.

State of Texas v. Tyler Douglas Clark

12/8/23

A young man with curly hair standing in front of jail bars, with a blue background and white text that reads 'Press Release: Life Without Parole for Murder During Armed Robbery,' along with a district attorney seal and the social media handle @mctxdao.

State of Texas v. James Barnes Jr.

11/21/23

A man in a prison jumpsuit is in front of prison bars, with a press release headline below that reads, 'Jury Sentences Pedophile to Life in Prison,' including an official seal and social media handle.

State of Texas v. Alejandro Arteaga

11/15/23

A mugshot of a man with dark hair against a grey wall with prison bars. Below the image, a blue banner reads 'Press Release' and 'Act of Indecency at Woodlands Mall Results in Prison Sentence', with a Montgomery County district attorney's badge and Twitter handle '@mctxdao'.

State of Texas v. James Flygare

11/7/23

A man behind bars with a press release headline stating, "Domestic Violence Abuser Receives Life for Murder," along with a Montgomery County district attorney seal and social media handle @mctxdao.

State of Texas v. Anthony Moore

11/6/23

A man with short brown hair and a neutral expression is in front of a dark background with metal bars, resembling a jail cell. The image includes a text overlay that says, 'Press Release 75 Years for Man Who Abused Eight-Year-Old,' along with a badge from the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office and the handle @mctxdao.

State of Texas v. Connor Allen

10/3/23

A man with a bald head and serious expression standing behind jail bars, with a blue overlay displaying a press release headline about a man who abused multiple boys receiving life imprisonment, featuring a Montgomery County district attorney seal and the handle '@mctxdao'.

State of Texas v. Larry Cole

10/4/23

An image with a young man in front of prison bars, included in a news article about his 40-year sentence for severe physical abuse of an infant. The lower part of the image contains text that reads "Press Release: Man Sentenced to 40 years for Severe Physical Abuse of Infant" and features a district attorney's seal from Montgomery County.

State of Texas v. Shikeith Deere

8/16/23

Photo of a man with a serious expression, standing behind prison bars, next to a press release poster with the headline 'Conroe Citizen Convicted of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child' and an official seal at the bottom.

State of Texas v. Baltazar Fuentes

7/27/23

Announcement of a press release about Operation Hydra nets 28 child predators from 17 states, rescuing 19 children, with nearby law enforcement emblems and a statue of Lady Justice holding scales.

Operation: Hydra

7/24/23

A man behind bars with a somber expression; press release headline about a life sentence for continuous sexual abuse of five children, Montgomery County district attorney emblem, and social media handle @mctxdao.

State of Texas v. Tyrone Ard Jr.

6/16/23

A statue of Lady Justice holding scales in front of a government building during sunset, with a blue background and announcing applications are open for the 2023 Citizen's Academy by Montgomery County District Attorney.

Announcing 2023 Citizen’s Academy

6/12/23

A mugshot of an older man with a white beard and short white hair behind bars. A speech bubble or banner below contains a press release headline about a repeat child sex offender sentenced to 42 years for child pornography, featuring a district attorney's seal and the handle @mctxdao.

State of Texas v. Melvin Jones

6/2/23

A man with a beard and short hair behind bars in a jail cell, with a press release overlay that states thirty years for child trafficker related to child pornography, and includes a Montgomery County district attorney's badge and the handle @mctxdao.

State of Texas v. Jerry Castille

6/1/23

A man in a striped shirt with short hair and a goatee, standing in front of jail bars, with a blue news headline about his sentencing for continuous sexual abuse of a child.

State of Texas v. Armando Ramirez

5/25/23

A mugshot of a man with long dark hair and a beard behind jail bars, with a blue background and text about a child molester getting a 55-year prison sentence, including a county official's emblem and social media handle.

State of Texas v. Mitchell Fortin

5/18/23

A man with textured hair behind bars, with a press release headline about his sentencing to 50 years for sexual abuse of two children

State of Texas v. Tonny Mills

5/17/23

A man in a striped prison uniform behind bars, with a serious expression, over a blue background with white text about a press release on a sexual predator with child victims.

State of Texas v. Timothy Cooley

4/27/23

Press release with two mugshots, a man with long black hair and beard on the left and a woman with dark hair on the right, in front of a prison background, with a purple banner containing text about sentencing related to child sexual abuse.

State of Texas v. Jeremy Delgado and Laverna Delgado

4/20/23

A mugshot of a man with a gray beard behind bars, with a graphic overlay showing a press release about a child abuser being sentenced to life in prison without parole, including the Montgomery County District Attorney's seal.

State of Texas v. Chancese Brown 4/18/23

A mugshot of a man with a beard and short hair, behind bars, with a press release headline about a repeat family violence offender sentenced to 50 years in prison.

State of Texas v. Terry Keylon Jr. 4/6/23

A man with short hair and beard in prison uniform standing in front of jail bars, with a blue press release overlay stating he is a domestic violence abuser sentenced to 55 years.

State of Texas v. Gregory Gunter Jr. 4/3/23