A Silsbee convicted felon has been charged with carjacking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Justin Keith Colley, 37, was named in a three-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury this week in the Eastern District of Texas charging him with carjacking, brandishing a firearm during a violent crime, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
The indictment alleges that on June 20, 2025, Colley used a firearm to forcefully commit carjacking. Further investigation revealed Colley had been previously convicted of a felony and prohibited from owning or possessing firearms.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
If convicted, Colley faces up to life in federal prison. The severity of the charges reflects the seriousness with which law enforcement agencies are treating violent crimes, particularly those involving firearms. The prosecution of Colley is a clear example of the commitment to keeping communities safe from violent offenders.
This case is being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Silsbee Police Department, and the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Reynaldo P. Morin. The collaborative effort between these agencies demonstrates the coordinated approach being taken to combat violent crime and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
A federal indictment is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. As the case against Colley proceeds, it will be crucial for the prosecution to present compelling evidence to support the charges and for the defense to vigorously argue on behalf of their client.
The arrest and indictment of Justin Keith Colley serve as a reminder of the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address violent crime and the possession of firearms by felons. The community can expect continued action from the Department of Justice and other agencies to protect citizens and uphold the law. As more information becomes available, Grimy Times will provide updates on this developing story.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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