“ 19-31527
3/27/2019 11:51 AM
DATE OF INDICTMENT
March 27, 2019
(597) DANO: 715353) CAUSE NO.
‘THE STATE OF TEXAS OFFE!
 
 
UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT OF
‘ PUBLIC SERVANT
P.C. 20.02(¢)(2)(B)
HERMAN E. SMITH Third Degree Felony
(BML) (DOB: 04-11-83)
6085 NAVAJO TRAIL
BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77708
 
INDICTMENT
 
IN THE NAME AND BY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
THE GRAND JURY, for the County of Jefferson, State of Texas, duly selected,
cempaneled, swom, charged, and organized as such at the January Term AD. 2019, of the
Crimninal Judicial District Court for said County, upon their oaths present in and to said Court at
said term that HERMAN E. SMITH, hereinafter styled Defendant, on or about the 9" day of
December, 2017, and before the presentment of this indictment, in the County and said State
aforesaid, did then and there intentionally and knowingly by force, intimidation, or deception,
 
restrain ‘ iny Carver, a public servant, to-wit: a Correctional Officer for the Texas Departrnent
of Criminal Justice, without her consent, by restricting the movements of the said Tiffany
Carver, to-wit: by locking Tiffany Carver in a hallway, aud the Defendant id then and there
know that the said Tiffany Carver was then and there lawiully discharging an official duty, to-
wit: performing duties as a Correctional Officer for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice,
AGAINST THE PEACE AND DIGNITY OF THE STAT]
   
Forepersof} df the Grand Jury
CERTIFY THIS I6 A TRUE COPY
\loasety Hand and Suet Olkew
October 21, 2019
“JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS
Jas Sb rap rt1 CERTIFY THIS IS A TRUE COPY
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October 21,2019
ANE SUAITH, DISTRECT CLERK
JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS
Janis Sie
 
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3/27/2019 11:51 AM
 
 
DATE OF INDICTMENT
March 27, 2019
(595) (DA NO: 719555) CAUSE NO.
THE STATE OF TEXAS OFFENSE:
UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT OF
v, PUBLIC SERVANT.
PLC, 20.02(6}2)(B)
RODERICK ATWOOD ‘Third Degree Felony
(BML) DOB: 07-27-77)
4115 CROW RD. 424
BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77706
INDICTMENT
 
IN THE NAME AND BY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE. OF TEXAS:
THE GRAND JURY, for the County of Jefferson, State of Texas, duly selected,
empaneled, sworn, charged, and organized as such at the January Term A.D. 2019, of the
Criminal Judicial District Court for said County, upon their oaths present in and to said Court at
said term that RODERICK ATWOOD, hereinafter styled Defendant, on or about the 9" day of
December, 2017, and before the presentment of this indictment, in the County and said State
aforesaid, did then and there intentionally and knowingly by force, intimidation, or deception,
restrain Tiffany Carver, a public servant, to-wit: a Correctional Officer for the Texas Department
of Criminal Justice, without her consent, by restricting the movements of the said Tiffany
Carver, to-wit: by locking Tiffany Carver in a hallway, and the Defendant did then and there
know that the said Tiffany Carver was then and there lawfully discharging an official duty, to-
wit: performing duties as a Comrectional Officer for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
AGAINST THE PEACE AND DIGNITY OF THE STATE
ic Grand Jury
 
LoeRTFY THIS 19 TRUE COPY
‘Wiese ny Hanan Sea of ce
October 21, 2019
VJEFFERGDN COUNTY, TEAS
Jere Smt sos1 CERTIFY THIS 1S A TRUE COPY
Witness my Hand and Seal of OMe
October 21,2019
‘JAMIE SPIITH, DISTRICT CLERK
JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS,
Jans Satoh
 
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districtelerk@eo.jefferson.tx.tsPAGE OF 4
DOCKET, 252ND CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(ORE T REDATE MAES OF PIRTES ATOREYS OFFENSE Eat]
He LAWFUL RESTRAINT OF PUBLIC SERVANT
"HE STATE OF TEXAS
19-32525-0 | 3/27/2019 | ‘EADELL "CHIP RADFORD]
ERICK ATWOOD
(DATE: BOND SET AT 4200
| ORDER DATE ORDERS OF THE COURT [PROCESS|
isaissed on Motion of the State, ABI WAIST, cedye Presiding
SEPTEBER
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October 21, 2019
Jamie sur, blercr Lenk
“JEFFERSON COUNTY TeRAS
Joss Smebrage sorsNo 31525
 
STATE OF TEXAS VS,
ATWOOD, RODERICK
 
‘Motion To Dismiss
 
: TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT;
dismissed for the following reason;
om Defendant convicted in another case (ote SN
a) ‘Request of Complaining Witness
Comes now the State of Texas and requests that this cause be
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! O Case Re-filed a
JerUnSEN COTS
() Insufficient Evidence
ore snus .
©) Case Too Old To Prosecute
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() Prosecution Not Justified Due To Expense cee
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Based on the State's Motion, this case is hereby Dismissed.
KO WIAG 1)"
Judge Date
Jozrev ries ATRUE cory
October 21, 2019
‘JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS
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‘einisas ory Hand and Sealof Office
\B\ October 21,2019
[3] onwae swe, oistaicr cLerk
JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS
 
  
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districtelerk@eco,jefferson.tx.us19-31524
3/27/2019 11:50 AM
iecee
DATE OF INDICTMENT isterBhe
March 27, 2019
(594) (DA NO: 719554) CAUSE NO:
‘THE STATE OF TEXAS OFFENSE:
v OFFICIAL OPPRESSION
P.C, 39.03
Class A Misdemeanor
RODERICK ATWOOD
(BML) DOB: 07-27-77)
4115 CROW RD. #24
BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77706
INDICTMENT
 
  
IN THE NAME AND BY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF 1
THE GRAND JURY, for the County of Jefferson, State of Texas, duly selected,
empaneled, sworn, charged, and organized as such at tho January Term A.D. 2019 of the
Criminal Judicial District Court for said County, upon their oaths present in and to said Court at
said term that RODERICK ATWOOD, hereinafter styled Defendant, on or about the 9" day of
December, 2017, and before the presentment of this indictment, in the County and said State
aforesaid, did then and there intentionally subject Tiny Carver to sexual haras:
 
nent by
making unwelcome sexual advances or making requests for sexual favors, knowing that said
advances or requests wore not weloomed by Tiffany Carver, submission to which was expressly
‘or implicitly made a term or condition of the exersise or onjoyment by the said Tiffany Carver of
aright or a privilege, and the Defendant was then and there acting under color of his employment
as a public servant, namely, a Correctional Officer for the ‘Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
AGAINST THE PEACE AND DIGNITY OF THE STA’
  
CERTIFY THIS IS ATRUE COPY
‘Wines my Handand eal of Oe
October 21, 2018
“aM, sma CLERK
EFPERGON COUNTY TEXAS
Jone Sb eae sort4 CERTIFY THIS ISA TRUE COPY
Witness ayy Hand and Seal of Office
October 21,2019
LJANME SRRTH , DISTRICT CLERK
JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS
Gomis Sco
 
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districtelerk@eo,jefferson.tx.us© CASE NO. 19-31524 Count SINGLE
INCIDENT No./PRN: 9247929512 A001
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
‘THE Stare or Texas § In THE 252ND District
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v. § Courr
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RODERICK ATWOOD § JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
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Snare ID No,: TX §
ORDER OF DEFERRED ADJUDICATION
Sualgo Precidings HON. KENT WALSTON pane Pecowedings 9/03/2019
Atlorcey for Stato: SP-GREG WHITLEY ee WENDELL "CHIP" RADFORD
‘Offinscz
OFFICIAL OPPRESSION
‘Charging Insianenk. a
INDICTMENT 39.034) __PC
Dato of Offers ‘Defandiant waived the reht total by ary and anlar a ea baloa
12/09/2017 GUILTY
Dasresof Offa: Findings on Deadly Woabons
CLASS A MISDEMEANOR NIA
Enhancement Paragraph: N/A eae eee ene NA
= P Findings on 37 Enhancement
20 Enbaneomont Partgraph NIA Parapegh, NA
 
i af Pl i taralsal hardin hy th celeron,
DEFERRED ADJUDICATION. THE STATE WILL DISMISS CAUSE 19-1525.
ADJUDICATION OF GUILT DEFERRED;
DEFENDANT PLACED ON COMMUNITY SUPERVISION.
Prion oF ComMUNITY SUPERVISION: TWO (2) YEARS
CONFINEMENT AS A CONDITION OF DEFERRED ADJUDICATION COMMUNITY SUPERVISION:
OF) The Court OnpeRs Defendant confined pays in] raz Couwry Jatt [] 4 Stamm JAM FACILITY as @ condition of deferred
agjudieation community supervision. The period of eonfinemant as a condition of community euperviaion starts when Dofondant.
arrives at tho designated Eeclity, absont a special order ta the conta
 
 
‘Court Gosts;—-Restitullon: Restitution Payable to:
$804.00 $ {Goo special finding or order of rostittion which is
ineorporated haesin by this referenco.)
Tefendant is required to rogistor as sox olfender in aocordanee with Chapter 62, Tex. Code Grim. Pree.
(for scx offender registration purposes only) Tho ago of the viet at the time ofthe offense was N/A.
 
‘Was tho victim impact statement returned to the attomey representing tho State? NIA
 
appeared. ‘Tho Stata appoared by her Distriot Attemey as named above,
 
1 Defendant apponved with Course
CO Defendant appeared without counsel and knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waived the right to representation by counsel
inviting in open oon
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PERE HAASE REY for trial. Dofondant waived the right of trial by jury andl enterad the plo indioatad
Furl atebérF, De WOdant. Icappeared to the Court that Defendant waa mentally competent ta stand trial, wade
Gime sar, orrRICT cL wis
SEFPEREON COUNTY TEXAS
Jarnie Smt poo setsthe ploa freely and voluntarily, and was aware of the consequances ofthe plea, Tho Court received the plea and entered it of
rscord. Having hened the evidonce submitted, the Court FINDS thal auch evidanca subetantiates Defondant’s guilt, However,
the Court: FINDS that itis ix the best ntorest of socioty and Defendant to dafex proceedings without entering en adjudieation of
guilt and to place Defondant on daferred adjudication community supervision,
 
‘Therefore, the Court ORDENS no judgment ontored at this time, The Court further ORDERS Defendant plsced on
doforrad adjudication community supervision for the period of time indieatod above as long az Defendant abides by the conditions of
the dafered adjudication community supervision.
‘Tho Court Finns that the Prosentenco Investigation, if so ordered, was done according ta the applicable provisions of
Subchapter F, Chapter 4A, Tex. Code Crim. Pree.
After having conducted an inquiry into Defendant’ ability to pay, the Court Orders Defendant: to pay the fine, court costs,
and restitution, if any, as indicated above,
‘The document setting forth the conditions of deferred adjudiontion community supervision is attached and incorporated
hhorein by this reference
BR the following special or orders
 
Signed and entered on SEPTEMBER 3, 2019,
KENT WALSTON ee
SUDGQB PRESIDING
Clerk: ©, Defiourn
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‘Wanoemy Hand are eal Otin
October 21, 2019
bi sar, ooTRICT CLERK. 19.a1s2¢
AEFFERGON COUNTY TEIAG
Joe Sab natsCause No. 19-31524
State of Texas
vs
RODERICK ATWOOD
AKA D] ERETT ATWC
KENT WALSTON
JUDGE PRESIDING
Defendant's right thumbprint
 
 
 
 
 
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‘Wiesmy Hondand Senet Ofte
October 21, 2019
hide omit, precy CLERC
“IEFERSON Coun TEXAS
Jone Smt roe see
resisLOERTIFY THIS IS. TRUE COPY
‘nese rey Hand end Seal af Ofoe:
October 21,2019
JADE SRATH, DISTRICT CLERK
“JEPFERSON COUNTY TEXAS
Gans Sued
 
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districéclerk@eo,jefferson.tx.usFILED
DISTRICT CLERK OF
. JEFFERSON-CO TEXAS
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2S.2.°+  pistRICT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS DIstRieT CLERK
DRUG IMPACT CouRT #_4 19-31524
No: 9-31524 State of Texas vs. _ Ra olectele At woot,
date: 4-3 -2o1 Offense: ‘tah, O, ,
Class, Misdemeanor
DEFERRED ADJUDICATION ORDER
TERM: _Tityd (2) Years
In the best interests of society and the defendant, after hearing evidence, the Court finds -that it
substantiates the defendant's guilt; defers further proceedings without entering an adjudication of guilt for
the term shown above; and places the defendant under the supervision of the Jefferson County
Community Supervision and Corrections Department (JCCSCD), subject to your obeying the following
conditions:
a Commit no offense against the laws of this Stale or of any other state or ofthe United States.
2 Avoid injurious or viclous habits.
a Avold persons or places of disreputable or harmful character, and specifically avoid
‘association with any person previously convicted of a crime or presence at any location where
a crime is being committed.
Permit your community supervision officer to visit you at home or elsewhere without restriction,
Work faithfully at suitable employment as far as possible.
Do not leave Jefferson County without the permission of your community supervision officer.
Property support all of your dependents,
Immediately report to your Community Supervision Officer any change of address,
‘employment, or marital status and any arrest. Provide documentation of the source and
‘amount of all income for the household including yearly tax retums. Tax refunds are not to be
utilized unt first reviewed with the Community Supervision Officer in an effort to address any
existing arrearages,
2 Report as directed by the Court or Community Supervision Officer and obey all rules and
regulations of the JCCSCD,
10. Do not use or possess any drug. Use of, possession of and prescriptions for any and all
medications must be immediately disclosed to your Community Supervision Officer.
11, Do not become intoxicated or be under the influence of any intoxicating substance, including
intoxication by prescription medication abuse,
12. Perform _Y 0 _ hours of Community Service Restitution (CSR) at an authorized organization
co location, subject to final approval by Jefferson County Community Supervision or the
‘Supervising jurisdiction. A minimum of fity percent (50%) should be completed within the first
year of receiving community supervision. If completed, the remaining fifty percent (50%) will be
Suspended for the remainder of the term. These remaining hours can be reactivated at the
discretion of the Community Supervision Officer, or allowed to expire at the end of the term.
13, Submit your fingerprints to the Sheriff's Office of Jefferson County, Texas.
4. Dress appropriately and conduct yourself in a professional and courteous manner at all times,
especially when interacting with court officers and staff, probation officers and staff, law
enforcement and attomeys.
5. ‘Submit to search of your home, vehicle and person at the direction of the Community
‘Supervision Officer.
16. Provide all records and documents requested by the supervising officer within thirty (30) days
of their instruction.
PayaFINE of§ _@ _, pay a PRE-SENTENCE INVESTIGATION FEE of
joeepay AES HTUTION of as determined by the District Atlorney,
way COURTCOSTS of § » Pay a PROBATION FEE of $_60.00_ EACH
October 21, 2018
sam arr DIeTRIT CLERC
“IEFFERGON COUMTY TSRAS
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28,
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month, pay a COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY FEE of § . pay a URINALYSIS
FEE of $_16.00_ EACH month in MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS of & ;
In addition, you will reimburse the JOCSCD for any treatment monies expended in your
rehabiltative behalf and your monthly instalments will be adjusted accordingly.
Submit to a Substance Abuse Assessment, paying all associated fees, and follow the
recommended treatment plan.
Abstain ram the use of all intoxicating substances, including’ alcohol, In ahy form and at all
times.
Submit to alcohol and/or drug screening at the direction of the Jefferson County Comminity
Supervision and Corrections Department (JCCSCD) or supervising jurisdiction and pay any
associated fee. Do not utllze oF possess any device or abject for purposes of providing a fake
specimen and da not consume any substance in an attempt to adulferate or dilute the
specimen for testing.
Have io contact with the victim of the offense; either in person, by telephone, via mail,
electronic mailing, social media or through a third party.
Remain off the premises of the followlfg location:
‘Avoid ail association with co-defendant(s)
Resolve all outstanding warrants. within thirty (30) days including any capias issued by 3
‘municipality.
Report to for courtesy supervision. The defendant is ordered to:
obey all rules of the supervising jurisdiction,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
‘The Court authorizes your community supervision officer to medify conditions of community supervision
and to transfer you to any community supervision program or residential facility deemed appropriate based
port your risk fo the community and the level of your rehabiftation needs. If you do not agree to the
modification in writing, the community supervision officer will refer the case to the Court so that a hearing
may be conducted,
a
nage Prestaing
| have teosived'a copy of this order. | agree to follow all conditions imposed upoti me and | know that this
community supervision can be revoked for any violation. | will remain in the legal custady of the District
Coit of Jefferson County, Texas and | hereby waive extradition if tam charged with a vidlation and am
arrested in another state, LA De
   
\Sfendant
   
2 Otkber 24 2018
“Hine wit, osiierccin
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Jers Sb repent1 CERTIFY THIS IS A TRUE COPY
Witness ny Hand and Seal of Office
‘October 21,2019
‘JAMIE SRUTH, DISTRICT CLERK
\VEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS
 
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are valid. If there is a question regarding the validity of this document and or seal please e-mail
Aistrictelerk@co,jofferson.tx.usee DOCKET, 252ND CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT
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