Author: Waller County DA

Senior Assistant Criminal District Attorney Sean Whittmore is to be appointed by Governor Abbott

August 23, 2023 Dear Citizens of Waller County: I am honored to accept the appointment from the Waller County Commissioners’ Court as the first judge of the newly created Waller…Continue readingDistrict Attorney Mathis Resigns, Accepts Appointment as First Judge of County Court at Law Number Two Effective 9/1/23.

Have you ever wondered to yourself what kind of crimes occur around you, in your neighborhood, and in your home county of Waller County in particular? Here is a snapshot…Continue readingWaller County Crime Update

It took a jury of twelve Waller County citizens about 15 minutes to deliberate and convict longtime Hempstead/Pine Island resident Brent Derrick, (46) of dealing methamphetamine from his home in…Continue readingPine Island Drug Dealer Convicted

Mr. Elliott Beatty has started his first day of work at the Waller County Criminal District Attorney’s Office today. Elliott joins us in Waller County after a time prosecuting in…Continue readingD.A.’s Office Welcomes Newest Prosecutor

Waller County District Attorney Elton R. Mathis swore in Rachel Hillsman Valis this morning as the newest Waller County District Attorney Investigator. Rachel grew up in the Brookshire/Pattison area and…Continue readingD.A. announces addition of Investigator Rachel Hillsman Valis

Miki Ellis, former bookkeeper of Waller-Harris ESD was indicted by a Waller County grand jury on February 24, 2023 on a felony charge of theft from the ESD in an…Continue readingFormer Waller-Harris Emergency Services District 200 Employee Miki Ellis Indicted

Ronnie James McDonald, Jr. was indicted by a Waller County grand jury on two felony offenses:  Sexual Assault and Prohibited Sexual Conduct.  McDonald, who was out on bond pending trial reported…Continue readingCAPTURED & SENTENCED to 38 Years in Prison – Ronnie James McDonald, Jr. – Waller County

On February 1, 2023, a Waller County jury in the 506th Judicial District Court found Christopher Bonnet, age 30, guilty of Sexual Assault of a Child. The jury found that…Continue readingSexual Assault of a Child Conviction for Christopher Bonnet