Leon County jury sends a strong message about crimes

Centerville, Texas (KBTX) – A jury of Leon County sentenced Tomika Oliver to 99 years in prison after finding herself guilty of being arrested with a vehicle – a third degree crime with an improved area of punishment due to her penalty register.

The conviction followed an incident on October 30, 2024 when a Buffalo police officer Oliver (47) discovered in a residence within the city limits of Buffalo. After the officer had confirmed with the Sheriff's sheriff of Leon County that Oliver had an outstanding arrest warrant against her arrest, the official initiated a traffic stop. However, Oliver fled the scene at high speed and led the law enforcement authorities on a persecution.

After Oliver's vehicle was abandoned in a nearby apartment complex, it was taken into custody.

During the trial, the public prosecutor's office emphasized Oliver's history of criminal behavior, which according to Texan law enabled an increased range of 25 to 99 years. After the consideration, the jury opted for the maximum sentence.

“Ms. Oliver had an important crime history and had rejected plea for significantly less time and decided to exercise her right to a legal proceedings instead. After the jury had heard all evidence, the jury gave the judgment back 99,” said district prosecutor James Caleb Henson.

Henson, who pursued the case next to the deputy district prosecutor Morgan Arnett, emphasized the role of the jury when handing over a strong message.

“I asked the jury to send a message that the crime in Leon County does not pay. I think the jury did that, and habitual criminals pay attention to it,” said Henson.

Judge C. Michael Davis headed the process.

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