Juan Felix Jimenez, 33, of Pleasanton was sentenced on September 11th by a jury to 35 years in prison for Bail Jumping. Jimenez was set for a hearing on a motion to revoke his bond on Continuous Violence Against the Family, Aggravated Assault, and Evading Arrest. Instead of appearing for the hearing, he cut off his ankle monitor and fled the county. The jury found him guilty and went on to hear evidence regarding punishment. In punishment the State proved up four prior felony convictions. The State further presented evidence that Jimenez had committed two new felony offenses while out on bond. On May 4, 2023, Jimenez was pulled over for improperly displaying his license plate by former Jourdanton Police Department Officer Josh Walker. During the traffic stop, Jimenez began vomiting. He admitted to swallowing a baggie of narcotics. He lost consciousness and stopped breathing. He was revived by Officer Walker and former Lt. Marikarmen Kaufman’s administration of Narcan. Just two weeks later, on May 18, 2023, Pleasanton Police Department was notified of shots fired on Sanchez Street at approximately 6:50 am, as a school bus was picking up students. Lt. Kai Viesca interviewed Jimenez about the shooting. Jimenez denied any involvement and claimed he did not have a firearm. During the execution of a search warrant at Jimenez’ residence, a firearm was located. Jimenez and his brother, both felons, were charged with felon in possession of a firearm. The State introduced evidence of Jimenez’s membership in the Mexican Mafia. Jimenez denied current membership, but a recently acquired tattoo suggests otherwise. Furthermore, Jimenez’s Facebook posts were introduced where he told others to “pull up” and that he isn’t “worried about going to prison I love eating free food.” Based on his past criminal history, and the evidence presented, the jury returned a verdict sentencing Jimenez to 35 years in prison.
For over 15 years, Jimenez has been a problem in the Pleasanton community. We are grateful to the jury for their thoughtful deliberation, and appreciate the testimony of the Pleasanton Police Department, Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office, the District Clerk’s Office, and our office. Prosecutors Ryan Wright and Erika Price continue to fight for the safety of Atascosa County, and I am grateful for their service and dedication.
