Waffle House Robbers, Felons, Straw Purchasers and More Charged with Firearms-Related Crimes in Texas
In a major crackdown on firearms-related crimes, nearly two dozen people have been charged with various violations in the Southern District of Texas (SDTX) in the last two weeks alone. The charges include straw purchasing of firearms, felons in possession of firearms, carjacking, interference with interstate commerce by robbery or by threats of violence, brandishing a firearm, and aiding and abetting brandishing a firearm.
According to a press release from the SDTX, the charges were made in 15 separate cases in the Houston, Laredo, McAllen, Brownsville, and Corpus Christi divisions. The cases are a small representation of the record-setting violent crime and gun cases prosecuted by the SDTX over the past three years.
One of the defendants charged is Fabian Bradley, 19, of Houston, who allegedly aided and abetted brandishing a firearm and interfered with interstate commerce by robbery at two Waffle House restaurants, a Shipley Donuts, and a local gas station. The crimes allegedly took place on October 24, 2019, and October 21, 2019.
Another defendant, Deonta Brown, 29, of Houston, allegedly did the same at the Waffle House on Wilson Road in Humble on the same date. He also faces charges related to the robbery of the Waffle House on Rankin Road on October 21, 2019, and the Shipley Donuts on North Freeway on November 11, 2019.
Justin Mouton, 31, of Houston, was indicted for being a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition. However, he allegedly possessed a Taurus, Magnum .357 pistol on February 21.
Jordan Stewart, 28, of Houston, was charged with two counts each of interstate commerce by robbery and illegally brandishing a firearm. The charges allege he was involved in the robbery of 1% Check Cashing on Briar Forest Road in SDTX on December 4, 2019, while brandishing a firearm. He allegedly did the same on December 21, 2018, and June 13, 2019, when he interfered with interstate commerce by robbing Senor Check Cashing and A-1 Check Cashing on Beechnut Drive, respectively.
In Laredo, a 39-year-old felon is set to appear in federal court on allegations of carjacking and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Joaquin Joel Montemayor is expected to make his appearance in Laredo in the near future.
According to the indictment, Montemayor allegedly carjacked a vehicle that had traveled in interstate commerce on August 11, 2018. He allegedly took that vehicle by force, violence, and intimidation with the intent to cause death and serious bodily harm. At that time, Montemayor allegedly had possession of a pistol and four rounds of ammunition.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) continues to work with partners to focus efforts on violent criminals who are using firearms to commit crimes.
Defendant Information:
- Defendant: Fabian Bradley
- Criminal Charges: Aiding and abetting brandishing a firearm, interfering with interstate commerce by robbery
- City and State: Houston, TX
- Exact Date of Crime: October 24, 2019, and October 21, 2019
- Sentence or Outcome: Currently pending
- Defendant: Deonta Brown
- Criminal Charges: Aiding and abetting brandishing a firearm, interfering with interstate commerce by robbery
- City and State: Houston, TX
- Exact Date of Crime: October 24, 2019, and October 21, 2019
- Sentence or Outcome: Currently pending
- Defendant: Justin Mouton
- Criminal Charges: Being a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition
- City and State: Houston, TX
- Exact Date of Crime: February 21
- Sentence or Outcome: Currently pending
- Defendant: Jordan Stewart
- Criminal Charges: Two counts each of interstate commerce by robbery and illegally brandishing a firearm
- City and State: Houston, TX
- Exact Date of Crime: December 4, 2019, December 21, 2018, and June 13, 2019
- Sentence or Outcome: Currently pending
- Defendant: Joaquin Joel Montemayor
- Criminal Charges: Carjacking, being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition
- City and State: Laredo, TX
- Exact Date of Crime: August 11, 2018
- Sentence or Outcome: Currently pending
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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