The DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office released its arrest report for the week of February 13-19, 2026, detailing a range of incidents involving various individuals. Over this period, the average daily jail population was reported at 96, with 15 inmates housed for other agencies.
Notable Arrests and Charges
On February 13, among the arrests was Anthony Valenzuela, a 52-year-old resident of Cuero, apprehended for possession of more than 4 ounces of marijuana. Another notable case involved Justine Dyan Williams, aged 29, also from Runge, who was charged with failing to identify as a fugitive and providing false information. Williams was released after posting a bond of $1,000.
Other arrests on the same day included Jeffrey Michael McCord, aged 59, for theft of property, and Qwentel Javar Denson, aged 40, facing multiple charges related to the harboring of unvaccinated animals. Denson’s bond was set at $500 for each of the violations, which included issues with barking animals and an excess number of pets without a kennel permit.
February 15 saw the arrest of Jayliem Les Battles, a 20-year-old from Cuero, for possession of a controlled substance classified as PG2, with a weight of at least 1 gram.
On February 18, the sheriff’s office reported two significant arrests: Robert Manuel Jimenez, aged 37, was charged with theft of property valued at $750 or more, and Drake Conlan Feeney, 38, from Groesbeck, faced charges of interfering with an emergency request for assistance and assault causing bodily injury to a family member. Both charges carried a bond of $4,000.
Finally, on February 19, George Kevin Ledwig, aged 49 from Yorktown, was arrested for burglary of a habitation, with a bond set at $10,000. Additionally, Eddie Ray Guajardo, aged 44, of Victoria, was charged with violating a bond/protective order, while Francisco Palacios, aged 35, also from Yorktown, faced multiple traffic-related charges, leading to fines totaling over $1,600.
Throughout the week, the report highlights a mixture of serious criminal charges and lower-level offenses, reflecting ongoing public safety concerns within DeWitt County. The sheriff’s office continues to monitor these incidents closely as part of its commitment to community safety.
