HOUSTON, Texas — A Seabrook man was sentenced to two 75-year prison terms for shooting at two Houston police officers during a 2022 traffic stop, permanently injuring one, according to the Harris County District Attorney's Office. The sentences were handed down on Thursday.
Jimmy Caston Bryan, a 25-year-old, pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated assault against a public servant after opening fire on officers who pulled him over near 14300 Gulf Freeway on May 4, 2022. At the time, Bryan was free on bond and wearing an ankle monitor for a previous methamphetamine possession charge, stated the Harris County District Attorney's Office.
During the traffic stop, Bryan was asked to step out of his black Chevrolet truck after failing to comply with officers' 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, according to 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 uncovered 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 noted 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.