A Seabrook man has been sentenced to two 75-year prison terms for shooting at two Houston police officers during a traffic stop in 2022, causing permanent injuries to one officer. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office announced that the sentences were handed down on Thursday.
The man, identified as Jimmy Caston Bryan, 25, pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated assault against a public servant. He had opened fire on the officers after being pulled over near 14300 Gulf Freeway on May 4, 2022. At the time of the incident, Bryan was already out on bond and wearing an ankle monitor for a previous methamphetamine possession charge, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
During the traffic stop, the officers asked Bryan to step out of his black Chevrolet truck due to his non-compliance with their requests. As he unbuckled his seatbelt, Bryan drew a semiautomatic handgun and shot one officer in the chest and hip. Both officers returned fire, injuring Bryan, who was subsequently arrested, as stated in the press release.
The injured officer suffered a broken pelvis and will require a cane for mobility for the rest of his life. A search of Bryan’s vehicle led to the discovery of over 48 grams of meth, heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, a digital scale, and two additional handguns.
State District Judge Aaron Burdette sentenced Bryan to 75 years in prison for each count, with the sentences to run concurrently. Assistant District Attorney Mary McFaden, who prosecuted the case alongside ADA Gabriel Kabak, expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating, “We’re happy that we were able to get justice for these two officers.”
Kabak highlighted Bryan’s extensive criminal history and pointed out that even while in jail, Bryan was found with illegal drugs and a weapon. “He’s been wreaking havoc on the state of Texas for almost a decade,” Kabak said. Bryan will be eligible for parole after serving half of his sentence.
Also Read:
- Deer Park Mayor Claims Deadly Pipeline Explosion and Fire Was Intentional
- Arrest made in case of man accused of forging $1.8 million check
