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Arrests For Siphoning Gas In College Station And Possessing Weapons In Burleson County

College Station police used a drone Wednesday night (April 29) just before midnight to find a man who was accused of pulling on door handles of vehicles in a parking lot. CSPD arrest reports say after the man was found, he told officers he was trying to siphon gas. 29 year old Cody Lee Duncan from Anderson was arrested for possessing a criminal instrument…a gas can and two hoses used to siphon gas…and driving with an invalid license with two prior convictions in Montgomery county. As of April 30, Duncan remained in jail in lieu of bonds totaling $4,300 dollars.     Multiple law enforcement agencies were in the Clay community of Burleson County on Tuesday (April 28). A DPS news release says a fugitive was arrested and multiple weapons were seized. A DPS spokesman says no additional information is being released due to the ongoing investigation. The name of the person who was arrested was not released, what charges the fugitive faces, the number and types of weapons that were found, and if any other illegal property or cash related to the crimes was found. DPS was joined by Brenham police and the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives. As of April 30, the Burleson County sheriff’s office website does not have in its jail roster, an inmate who was booked on those charges or an inmate who was booked by DPS, Brenham police, or the federal agency.

Some Texas Teacher Retirement System Members Will Be Getting Reduced Health Insurance Premiums

Some members of the Texas teacher retirement system (TRS) will be getting reduced health insurance premiums. The governor announced Thursday (April 30) that he has directed the TRS board of trustees to implement the maximum feasible premium reductions for retired educators enrolled in Medicare Advantage insurance. The governor’s news release and a letter he sent to the TRS trustees chairman does not give the amount of the premium reduction, when it will start, or how many retirees are enrolled. The governor’s announcement came during the first of two days of meetings by the TRS board. Click HERE to read and download the letter the governor sent to the TRS trustees chairman, provided by the governor’s office. News release from the governor’s office: Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Board of Trustees to implement the maximum feasible premium reductions that both preserve the long-term financial stability of the TRS-Care fund and reduce Medicare Advantage insurance costs for retired educators. “Texas has long supported the retired public educators who dedicated their careers to teaching the next generation of Texans,” said Governor Abbott. “Over the past several years, the state has made historic investments to strengthen retirement security and provide meaningful financial relief to teachers. The state’s ongoing support for retired educators has created another opportunity to return savings directly to our retired teachers.”

Brazos County District Attorney’s Office Reopens A Review Of A Sexual Assault That Was Reported In 2017

The Brazos County district attorney’s office has reopened its review of a sexual assault that was reported in 2017. That’s after this month’s verdict in a civil lawsuit trial where 10 of 12 jurors awarded the victim $131 million dollars. Click HERE to read and download the charge of the court to the jury in Brazos County district court case 22-001652-CV-472, with the name of the plaintiff and the names of the jurors removed by WTAW News. The woman who filed the lawsuit said she was drugged and assaulted by a manager of a former bar. D.A. Jarvis Parsons issued a statement to WTAW News that they will evaluate any new information produced during the civil trial to determine if further criminal action is warranted and legally sustainable. Parsons said in 2017, the evidence at that time did not meet the threshold of the highest legal standard of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The D.A. added that a civil trial has a different standard of proof, and that jury’s verdict “reflects a powerful statement on accountability.” While prosecutors revisit the sexual assault case, they are preparing for a criminal trial against the former bar manager. 37 year old David Hammond of College Station is charged with intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon that happened in October 2020. Statement to WTAW News from Brazos County district attorney Jarvis Parsons: The Brazos County District Attorney’s Office is aware of the civil verdict reached involving a 2017 sexual assault allegation. We want to first acknowledge the courage of the survivor throughout this lengthy legal process and respect the decision made by the Brazos County jury. In 2017, our office conducted a thorough review of the evidence available at that time given to us by law enforcement. Under the ethical and legal obligations of a prosecutor, we can only move forward with a case if we believe the evidence is sufficient to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt—the highest legal standard in our justice system. At that time, it was determined the evidence did not meet that threshold. A civil trial has a different standard of proof, and this verdict reflects a powerful statement on accountability. Considering the evidence and testimony presented during the civil trial, I have directed my office to begin a formal review of the proceedings. We will evaluate any new information to determine if further criminal action is warranted and legally sustainable.