Grimes County District Attorney's Office

10/08/2026

Last night our office was invited to speak at the Grimes County Sheriff's Office 2nd Annual Citizens Academy, along with County Court at Law Judge Tuck McLain and 506th District Judge Gary Chaney.

The Judges both educated the attendees on the Grimes County court system and shared unique insights into their respective courts and roles.

Crime Victims Coordinator Brenda Williams and Chief Investigator John Wren shared information about the District Attorney's Office role in the local criminal justice system from working with local law enforcement on new cases, through the intake process, Grand Jury, court proceedings and finally trial. They shared the role of DA Investigators and how they assist local law enforcement agencies with investigations and prosecutors with court proceeding needs, using their experience and skills. Finally, Ms. Williams talked through the invaluable role of the Crime Victims personnel, who shepherd victims of crime through the legal process and recovery.

I was not able to be present last night because I was in El Salvador handling an eye witness deposition for a pending murder case, along with Judge McLain's daughter, Cailey McLain. Ms. McLain is one of the Defense Attorneys handling the murder case. I sent the photo here to be shared with the Citizens Academy, so they would understand the necessity of me missing this yearly event that I enjoy.

The primary message of the District Attorney's Office presentation was that our first role is to seek justice. Our office motto is "seeking justice together" because we treat our work as a team mission, recognizing it takes everyone from the administrative staff to the attorneys to make justice happen for our community. Today, my travel and work was for that very purpose, going the extra mile, to seek justice for a murder victim and his family.

My thanks to the Grimes County Sheriff's Office for inviting our office to participate and share information about the District Attorney's Office role in the criminal justice system. I would also like to thank Judge McLain (the former Grimes County District Attorney) for sharing stories and helping enlighten the Citizens Academy attendees about the role of the District Attorney in my absence. I am grateful!

-District Attorney Andria Bender

10/07/2026

This morning our Chief Investigator John Wren was at the Richards High School putting on a presentation for the Seniors along with Grimes County Sheriff's Deputy Darrell Yates, who is the SRO for Richards ISD. This presentation touches on interactions with law enforcement and types of crimes that often effect young adults. We consider this program a valuable community service for our local youth and hope it enables them to make informed decisions as they go out into the world as new adults.

Thank you to Richards ISD for inviting us out again this year and Deputy Yates for co-presenting this information to the students!

-District Attorney Andria Bender

10/07/2026

Members of our team had a wonderful time making National Night Out events this evening in Navasota and Anderson. Great fellowship with the community and some excellent food along the way. A big thank you to the Navasota Police Department for always inviting our office to participate! We look forward to this each year! Also, a big thanks to the Anderson VFD for the delicious fried fish dinner.

- District Attorney Andria Bender

09/16/2026

09/11/2026

Thank you to those brave first responders who answered the call for service and those heroic passengers who fought back against the hijackers to stop more lives being lost on this day, 25 years ago. Today we remember you and all the victims who were lost that day. God Bless America!

08/26/2026

Our office always enjoys attending and showing support for the mission of the Grimes County True Blue Foundation. We are grateful for the many ways the foundation helps local law enforcement officers!

This is Crime Victims Coordinator Brenda Williams, District Attorney Andria Bender and Chief Investigator John Wren representing the District Attorney's Office at the recent banquet on August 15, 2026.

An outstanding event!

-District Attorney Andria Bender

08/18/2026

Today the 1st Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of defendant, Roosevelt Ellis, for Evading Arrest/Detention in a Vehicle in Cause No. 18991. The court issued a memorandum opinion found no reversible error and affirmed the 506th District Court judgment in the case. District Attorney Andria Bender and ADA Tammy Thomas wrote the State’s brief in the case.

08/13/2026

A little over a year ago, our team began working with Investigator Cameron Parham to build and prosecute this case. I could not be happier to see all three of these men headed to prison!

Well done to Investigator Cameron Parham for taking the lead on this case and being so thorough in your investigation. Also, well done to Chief Investigator John Wren and Texas Ranger Chris Rainwater for obtaining confessions from every defendant. You three lawmen have everything to do with giving our office the tools to prosecute this case successfully.

Well done to Assistant DA Tammy Thomas, who has worked with law enforcement and crime victims personnel over the past year to get this case resolved and these men out of the Grimes County community. As always, our Crime Victims Coordinator Brenda Williams and Crime Victims Liaison Gilverta Diaz have done God's work shepherding the victim and her family through the legal process.

I would like to thank the Grimes County Sheriff's Office, Texas Department of Public Safety and Grimes County Constable's Office of Precinct 1, for providing resources to help facilitate the ex*****on of both search warrants.

This case is an excellent example of what happens when our local law enforcement agencies and the prosecutor's office work hand in hand for the common good of serving the community and obtaining justice for victims.

-District Attorney Andria Bender

07/13/2026

The Grimes County District Attorney’s Office prosecutes the appeal of the case after conviction. This offices strives to try a clean case with no error to ensure a conviction is upheld on appeal. The District Attorney is the primary appellate lawyer for the office.

Two cases were affirmed on appeal today.

State v. Boyd Cummins, a felony DWI case was affirmed on appeal with the appellate court finding no error.

State v. William Eric Tisdale, a Burglary of a Habitation case was affirmed on appeal with the appellate court finding no error.

07/04/2026

Wishing everyone a very Happy 4th of July as we celebrate the 250th birthday of our great nation! Have fun and stay safe out there!