About the Author Jeff “The Rosster” Ross
I am a 42-year veteran Prosecutor (television clips) , Chief Prosecutor (newspaper clips) and criminal defense lawyer – and I created this website to acknowledge the excellent efforts of my colleagues who work with felonies and misdemeanors at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center in Houston, Texas.
I publish trials in progress, trial verdicts, in-trial pleas and dismissals, trial setting dismissals, trial standings, judge standings, lawyer statistics, lawyer standings, photos and other court news and nuggets.
“My goal is to shine a light on the fine prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges and other courthouse personnel who serve the interest of justice in our community. Our work is the last line of defense for those who will lose their freedom or become free. Thanks to all for your fine work!”
For additions, deletions, corrections or to send a head shot or trial victory in another county please contact me at (cell) 713-582-4462 or (email) jeffross486@gmail.com
Published: Weekly – Every Friday by 5pm – Publishing deadline is 3pm Fridays – First Publication February 2017
“TRIAL IN PROGRESS” – HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURTHOUSE. Trials in Progress are updated twice-a-day and the information is gathered from the Harris County District Clerk’s website – “preview docket sheet” found under the“images” tab of the case summary page
MAY 13, 2026 – trials in progress– updated 6a
174th – MURDER
1830460 – Prosecutors Jayelle Lozoya and Angela Weltin – Defense Craig Hughes and Chase Clayton (judge Hazel Jones presiding: punishment evidence to continue 10a May 13th) HPD PRESS RELEASE
180th – MURDER
1894991 – Prosecutors Matt Magill and Scott Hutchings – Defense Wilvin Carter and Teresa Lakho (judge Tami Pierce presiding: opening statements 10a May 13th) CHANNEL2NEWS
183rd – CAPITAL MURDER
1894015 – Prosecutors Phillip White and Grayson Berdofe – Defense Andrew Taylor, Val Baldemar and Hunter Hoaglund (judge Lance Long presiding: state rested – case resumes 9:30a May 13th) HPD PRESS RELEASE
185th – MURDER
1909675 – Prosecutor Neha Mehtaji – Defense Tim Donahue (judge Andy Beall presiding: state’s case resumes 9a May 13th) HPD PRESS RELEASE
208th – BURGLARY OF A HABITATION AND KIDNAPPING
1924386-7 – Prosecutor Tiffany Harrell – Defense Paul Morgan and Mike Haddad (judge Beverly Armstrong presiding: state’s case resumes May 13th)
228th – AGGRAVATED ROBBERY
1831849 – Prosecutors Bethany Belisle and Jacob Salinas – Defense Cheryl Swisher and Greg Degeyter (judge Caroline Dozier presiding: jury began deliberations 12:30p May 12th – to continue deliberations 9a May 13th)
230th – AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
1886463 – Prosecutors Maria Juarez and Tieranee Jones – Defense Ciera Abernathy, Charles Johnson II and Leslie Foy (judge Chris Morton presiding: state’s case resumes May 13th)
337th – SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
1859006 – Prosecutors Kimberly Smith and Hector Garza – Defense Mike Monks (judge Colleen Gaido presiding: state’s case resumes 9:45a May 13th)
497th – MURDER
1843896 – Prosecutors Bryan Honeycutt and Nidia Ventura – Defense Nathan Hennigan (visiting judge Denise Bradley presiding: state’s case resumes 9:30a May 13th) HPD PRESS RELEASE
ERD Court – MURDER
1709442 – 4th floor Family Law Center – Prosecutors Brittney Symons andRyan Volkmer – Defense John Clark, Phillip Clark and Gilbert Villarreal (visiting judge Lisa Burkhalter presiding: state’s case resumes 9:30a May 13th) HOUSTON CHRONICLE
ERD Court – MURDER
1958208 – 4th floor Family Law Center – Prosecutors Brett Batchelor and Helen Le – Defense Lott Brooks and Jennifer Jenkins (visiting judge Vanessa Velasquez presiding: state’s case resumes 9a May 13th) HPD PRESS RELEASE
CCL4 – DWI >.15
2565483 – Prosecutor Peter Uli – Defense Bryan Garris and Coby Dubose (judge Shannon Baldwin presiding: – Motion to Suppress was denied on May 6th, after a hearing – opening statements to begin May 19th)
CCL10 – DWI 2nd
2571983 – Prosecutor Alex Yarrow – Defense Rick Detoto (judge Juanita Jackson presiding: state’s case to resume May 13th)
CCL11 – ASSAULT FAMILY MEMBER
2579695 – Prosecutor Connor Porter – Defense Manny Guerra (judge Sedrick Walker presiding: case continues May 13th)
May 10, 2026 – Harris County Treasurer arrested again! This time in Galveston County for DWI – her third arrest in 3 years! CLICK2HOUSTON
For all those who don’t know Judge Dan Simons, he is doing an excellent job as judge of the 496th Criminal District Court. He has tried more cases than ANY judge in the courthouse in 2026. He is an honorable man. Please consider him for the 496th bench this November.
I have known 185th Criminal District Court judge Andy Beall since she first started at the DA’s office as a prosecutor. She is an excellent judge and deserving of another term. Please consider her candidacy!
Note: Any invitations I post for judge’s fundraisers are done on my own volition.