Criminal Defense Attorneys

Sterling H.S. Principal Charged with Assault – Williams on administrative leave

By Law Office of James Alston on September 30, 2011

Sterling High School (HISD) principal, Leviticus Williams, 43, has been charged with assault on a family member - accused of allegedly hitting his girlfriend over the head with a bottle, on September 21, according to a Harris County document. A spokesman for HISD has acknowledged that Williams had a prior misdemeanor on his record, but explains that... Read the full post»

Prostitution sting nets 8 arrests in Conroe

By Law Office of James Alston on September 28, 2011

Conroe authorities mounted an undercover prostitution sting that resulted in 8 arrests. Both male and female officers took to the streets between 10am & 9pm, with the goal of finding both prostitutes and their would-be clients. Eight men were arrested during the course of the operation, after police say they approached female officers with propositions to purchase sex... Read the full post»

Man arrested in Richmond sports bar shooting

By Law Office of James Alston on September 26, 2011

Fort Bend authorities have arrested, Jose Luis Gonzalez-Solis, the suspect believed to have shot a man outside of a Richmond sports bar on September 5. Gonzalez-Solis was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and is currently being held in the Ft Bend County Jail on a $150,000 bond. According to police, Gonzalez-Solis was leaving Paraiso Sports... Read the full post»

Man charged with killing woman with tire, wheel

By Law Office of James Alston on September 23, 2011

According to Houston Police, Gabriel Barrionuevo (19) has been arrested and charged with the murder of 18-year-old Jessica Leigh Thrash – allegedly killing the young woman by striking her fatally with a tire & wheel, in south Houston (5941 South Loop East). The woman’s body was found at the foot of a staircase in an apartment... Read the full post»

Cy-Fair science teacher accused of sending sexually explicit messages to teen on Facebook

By Law Office of James Alston on September 21, 2011

Toan Quoc Nguyen, 26, a science teacher at Cy-Fair’s Alternative Learning Center East Campus, has been charged with online solicitation of a minor following reports from an alarmed mother that said she found sexually explicit messages from him on her 16-year-old daughter’s Facebook account. From the story: “The mother told investigators that back in August, she walked... Read the full post»

Police search for nursing assistant charged with raping patient

By Law Office of James Alston on September 19, 2011

Houston authorities are searching for local resident & nursing student, Manuel Alvarado (39), who has been charged with the aggravated sexual assault of an elderly or disabled person – for the alleged sexual assault of a female patient at the Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center in early May. The victim had been admitted to Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center... Read the full post»

Suspect sought after firing at 2 off-duty officers

By Law Office of James Alston on September 14, 2011

A man is sought for shooting at 2 off-duty police officers in south Houston – at the Plum Creek apartment complex in the 6900 block of South Loop East about 12:30 a.m. The officers were approaching the man, who had hid behind a vehicle. The suspect proceeded to pull a pistol and fired at one of the... Read the full post»

City Worker Imposter on the Prowl in Galveston

By Law Office of James Alston on September 12, 2011

A man is wanted in the City of Galveston for impersonating a city utility worker. According to local officials, the suspect has been looming around Galveston neighborhoods – gaining entry by claiming to have work to do on a broken water line. The man is described as a thin, black man, between 30 to 40 years old. Read the... Read the full post»

Surveillance Video Released in W. Houston Home Invasion

By Law Office of James Alston on September 9, 2011

Police are seeking the thieves caught on surveillance video, which help up a father and son in their home near Memorial Park. The suspects stole guns, jewelry and other items. The victims found the men in their house on Glenwood Drive and were tied up while the thieves looted there home. The suspects got away in the teenager’s... Read the full post»

Increased reward offered for info on Comcast equipment thefts

By Law Office of James Alston on September 7, 2011

Several suspects are sought in connection with a string of thefts – specifically, Comcast "power supply" equipment. A reward of up to $15,000 is being offered for information results in an arrest and or the filing of felony charges in this case. Read the original article here. If you’re looking for an attorney regarding fraud or theft charges, click here.

 

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