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The Comal County District Attorney's Office announced a series of significant sentencings this week, with multiple defendants receiving lengthy prison terms for various felony offenses, including aggravated robbery, drug possession, assault, and child endangerment.
Dock Anthony Berry Sentenced to 12 Years for Drug Possession, Bail Jumping Dock Anthony Berry, 34, of Houston, received a 12-year prison sentence from 392nd District Judge R. Scott McKee for Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear and Possession of a Controlled Substance. He also received a concurrent 2-year state jail sentence for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. The charges stem from a June 18, 2024 traffic stop by Henderson County Sheriff's Office Investigators, who found methamphetamine and marijuana in his possession. Berry's criminal history, including prior prison sentences for drug possession and evading arrest, led to an enhanced punishment. Assistant District Attorney Christian Simpson prosecuted the case.
Darrell Watts, Jr. Receives 25 Years for Aggravated Robbery in Dealership Break-in Darrell Watts, Jr., 28, of Houston, pled guilty to Aggravated Robbery and was sentenced to 25 years in prison by Visiting Judge Amanda Montgomery. He also received a concurrent 2-year state jail sentence for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. The charges relate to a January 25, 2020 incident where Watts pointed a semi-automatic handgun at a security officer during a burglary at Bluebonnet Chrysler Dodge in New Braunfels. The following day, Watts was identified as one of three individuals involved in a multi-vehicle pursuit of stolen Dodge Durango SUVs from the dealership. Watts confessed to the burglary, stating he "steals cars for a living." His co-defendants, Timothy Thompson and Donte Williams, were sentenced in 2024. Assistant District Attorney Cassandra Guajardo prosecuted the case.
Andres Corona Gets 7 Years for Family Violence Assault Andres Corona, 40, of New Braunfels, pled guilty to Assault Family Violence by Impeding Breath or Circulation and was sentenced to 7 years in prison by Judge Tracie Wright-Reneau of the 207th District Court. Chief Felony Prosecutor Sammy McCrary prosecuted the case.
William White Sentenced to 14 Years for Methamphetamine, Firearm Offenses William White, 40, of Seguin, received a 14-year prison sentence from Judge Bruce Boyer of the 22nd District Court for Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine). He also received a concurrent 10-year sentence for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. The court made an affirmative finding that White used a firearm, requiring him to serve at least half of his sentence before parole eligibility. White was on felony probation for a similar offense at the time of the current crime, leading to his probation being revoked and an additional 14-year sentence. Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Feldman prosecuted the case.
Michael Deluna Receives 40 Years for Seventh DWI Conviction Michael Deluna, 53, of Austin, was sentenced to 40 years in prison by Judge Tracie Wright-Reneau of the 207th District Court for Driving While Intoxicated with Two or More Previous Convictions. Deluna entered an open plea, and the court determined his sentence. Evidence presented showed his blood alcohol content was 0.182, and body camera footage captured him pleading with officers, stating, "I've been down too many times for DWI's; this time I'm gone." Deluna has a lengthy criminal history, including seven prior DWI convictions and three previous prison sentences. He was on parole at the time of this offense. Chief Felony Prosecutor Sammy McCrary prosecuted the case.
Aureliano Sumale, Jr. Sentenced to 8 Years for Cocaine, Tampering with Evidence Aureliano Sumale, Jr., 37, of Seguin, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (cocaine) and Tampering with Physical Evidence, receiving an 8-year prison sentence from Visiting Judge Amanda Montgomery. Assistant District Attorney Karlei Neufeld prosecuted the case.
Milon Frith Receives 4 Years for Unlawful Firearm Possession Milon Frith, 27, of Bulverde, pled guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and was sentenced to 4 years in prison by Visiting Judge Glen Devlin. Assistant District Attorney Karlei Neufeld prosecuted the case.
Grayson Vanblaricum Sentenced to 8 Years for Family Violence, Bail Jumping Grayson Vanblaricum, 33, of Austin, pled guilty to Assault Family Violence by Impeding Breath or Circulation and two counts of Bail Jumping – Failure to Appear, receiving an 8-year prison sentence. He had a previous conviction for Attempted Burglary of Habitation out of Travis County. Assistant District Attorney Daniel Floyd prosecuted the case.
Lucas Wolfe Sentenced to 25 Years for Drug Possession, Endangering Child Lucas Wolfe, 47, of Canyon Lake, pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) and Endangering a Child, receiving a 25-year prison sentence from Judge Gary Steel of the 274th District Court. The case originated from a concerned citizen's call about a 5-year-old child alone in a parking lot. Officers found Wolfe, a registered sex offender, passed out in a vehicle with methamphetamine and a syringe near the child's car seat. Wolfe has a lengthy criminal history, including multiple prison sentences and a 5-year prison sentence for Sexual Assault of a Child. Assistant District Attorney Daniel Floyd prosecuted the case, and special recognition was given to the concerned citizen who called 911.
Christopher Ford Receives 12 Years for Methamphetamine Possession Christopher Ford, 37, of Bryan, pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) and was sentenced to 12 years in prison by Judge Gary Steel of the 274th District Court. Assistant District Attorney Pawandeep Singh prosecuted the case.
Joann Morphis Sentenced to 7 Years for Methamphetamine, Bail Jumping Joann Morphis, 60, of New Braunfels, pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) and Bail Jumping – Failure to Appear, receiving a 7-year prison sentence from Judge Bruce Boyer of the 22nd District Court. She also pled guilty to a misdemeanor DWI charge. Her criminal history, including multiple felony theft convictions, enhanced the possession charge. Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Feldman prosecuted the case.
Jesse Mark Abel Rodriguez Gets 30 Years as Habitual Offender for Methamphetamine Jesse Mark Abel Rodriguez, 56, of Lockhart, pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) and was sentenced to 30 years in prison by Judge Tracie Wright-Reneau of the 207th District Court. Rodriguez was enhanced to a Habitual Offender due to prior felony convictions for Assault – Family and Theft out of Bexar County. Chief Felony Prosecutor Sammy McCrary prosecuted the case.
David Hawkins Sentenced to 27 Years for Drug, Burglary Offenses David Hawkins, 59, of Canyon Lake, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine), Burglary of Habitation, and two charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine), receiving a 27-year prison sentence from Judge Gary Steel of the 274th District Court. Hawkins was enhanced to a Habitual Offender due to prior criminal history out of Harris and Fort Bend Counties for Burglary of a Building and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Assistant District Attorney Pawandeep Singh prosecuted the case.
Deanna Kovacevich Receives 12 Years for Methamphetamine, Bail Jumping Deanna Kovacevich, 43, of Hitchcock, pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) and was sentenced to 12 years in prison by Judge Tracie Wright-Reneau of the 207th District Court. She also received a concurrent 10-year sentence for Bail Jumping – Failure to Appear. At the time of the offense, Kovacevich was on parole, having been released from prison six months earlier for Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Chief Felony Prosecutor Sammy McCrary prosecuted the case.
