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47th District Attorney's Office

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47th District Attorney's Office

This is the official page of the 47th Judicial District Attorney's Office. Randall C. Sims, District Attorney, currently is the elected official for the office.

The 47th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is responsible for representing the State of Texas and victims of crimes in the prosecution of felony offenses committed in Potter and Armstrong Counties. Additionally, this office is responsible for misdemeanor offenses committed in Armstrong County. The DA’s office collaborates with the Amarillo Police Department, Potter County Sheriff’s Office, Texas

Department of Public Safety, Armstrong County Sheriff’s Office, Community Supervision and Corrections Department, The Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center and various other state and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure justice is rendered effectively, efficiently and fairly. The staff consists of 17 other lawyers, 6 investigators, 9 secretaries, 2 Amarillo Police Department liaison officers, and 3 victim assistance personnel. There is 1 secretary and 1 victim assistance person housed at the Amarillo Police Department. Together, this team processes cases from the initial presentation from law enforcement agencies, convening with the Grand Jury, litigating at all levels of prosecution through preliminary hearings, pleas, trials, sentencing, post-verdict proceedings, appeals, and civilly in Asset Forfeitures. Another vital role of the office is to assist Crime Victims and their families as they deal with the many issues that have been forced upon them.

04/21/2026

In November of 2024, Amarillo Police Department officers were investigating a theft case. They located a suspect vehicle and approached on foot. The defendant, Ray Cotton, was the driver of the vehicle, and he took off in his vehicle when he saw police approaching, nearly hitting one of the officers. The defendant was later identified by the victim and arrested for evading with a vehicle. He made bond pending trial, and a condition of his bond was that he wear an electronic monitor. In October of 2025, the defendant failed to appear for a court date and his ankle monitor showed to no longer be active. When he was subsequently arrested, he was not wearing the ankle monitor. As a result, he was also charged with bail jumping and tampering with an electronic monitoring device.

In April of 2026, the evading case went to trial in the 181st District Court. A jury found the defendant guilty and then was asked to consider the issue of punishment. The jury heard arguments about probation versus prison time, and sided with the State, sentencing the defendant to four years in prison. The defendant then also pled guilty in his other cases and was sentenced to prison as well.

District Attorney Jason Herring said, “In order for our officers to do their jobs and keep the public safe, individuals in the community must respect the authority of law enforcement. We are thankful that no one was injured and that the jury took seriously the defendant’s failure to comply with the officer’s instructions and with court orders.”

04/20/2026

Most sexual abuse of children happens at the hands of someone that the child trusts and cares about. That relationship can make it very difficult for a child to disclose when abuse is happening, often resulting in delayed outcries. Last week, the 108th District Court conducted the trial of George Rogers, charged with Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child. The case involved a young girl who the defendant sexually abused for several years before she told family members and the police were contacted. At trial, the victim bravely took the stand and told the jury what had happened to her. She was supported by testimony from an interviewer from the Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center, a sexual assault nurse, members of the Amarillo Police Department, and her family. The jury returned a guilty verdict and then were also asked to consider the issue of punishment. After a brief deliberation, the jury recommended a life sentence, and the Honorable Tim Pirtle sentenced the defendant to life in prison. Based on the charge, the defendant will never be eligible for parole.

District Attorney Jason Herring said, “Our office is privileged to help children speak up about what has happened to them. We are grateful for all the people who helped with this case, and want to especially thank the jury for sending the message that abusing children will not be tolerated in Potter County.” The District Attorney’s Office is committed to continuing to seek justice for any child who has experienced abuse.

04/02/2026

Potter County offices will be closed tomorrow. We hope everyone has a safe Easter weekend!

03/20/2026

On January 25, 2022, a group of four people agreed to commit an aggravated robbery. One of the defendants, Joel Marquez, knew the victim, Jeremie Gomez. Defendant Marquez and his girlfriend, defendant Corrina Ramos, went to the victim’s home to do surveillance and help set up the robbery. The other two defendants, Jaicelyn Anzaldua and Adrian Williams, waited outside the house with guns. When the other defendants left and gave the signal, defendants Anzaldua and Williams forced their way into the house and held both Jeremie and his girlfriend at gunpoint. They went through the house and stole many items, including the keys to the victim’s car. After they had taken all the property they wanted, defendant Anzaldua shot and killed Jeremie. With the help of Jeremie’s girlfriend and the diligent work of the Amarillo Police Department, all four defendants were eventually identified and charged. Defendant Jaicelyn Anzaldua pled guilty to murder and was sentenced to 50 years in TDC for her role as the shooter. Defendant Joel Marquez pled guilty to murder and was sentenced to 40 years in TDC for his role as the planner and co-conspirator. Defendant Corrina Ramos pled guilty to aggravated robbery and was sentenced to 20 years in for her role in the case. Defendant Adrian Williams had a jury trial in March of 2026 in the 320th District Court in front of the Honorable Judge Denny. The jury found him guilty of murder and sentenced him to 30 years in TDC.

At trial and the pleas, Jeremie’s family honored him by sharing with the Court and the jury what they remember and loved about him. The 47th District Attorney’s Office wishes to thank them for their grace and willingness to help. We also wish to thank the Amarillo Police Department and the Homicide Unit specifically for the intense, thorough investigation that successfully identified all the participants in this crime. District Attorney Jason Herring said, “We hope these cases send a strong message that no matter your role, agreeing to commit and participate in violence will not be tolerated by the citizens of this community. We hope that the verdict and outcomes are a comfort to the victim’s family as they continue to grieve.”

02/13/2026

The 47th DA's Office along with all Potter County Offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th for President's Day. Wishing everyone a safe weekend!

02/10/2026

In January 2024, a fight broke out at a parking lot near the intersection of Highland and Amarillo Blvd. During this altercation, a car of four who knew the people fighting pulled up to the scene. The driver of the car was Jorge Cabello. Both he and Isaac Botello got out of the car and approached the group that was fighting. Botello then shot at least five times, hitting brothers Jesus Pina and Everardo Leal. Botello and Cabello got back in the vehicle and fled the scene, with Cabello driving. Leal was shot once in the chest and died on scene. Pina was shot multiple times but managed to leave the scene and alert law enforcement.

In January of 2026, Isaac Botello was tried for the murder of Everardo Leal in the 181st District Court. A jury convicted him of murder and then sentenced him to 60 years in prison. For driving Botello to and from the murder, Jorge Cabello was charged with murder as a party. Cabello pled guilty to murder and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

The 47th District Attorney’s Office would like to thank the Homicide Unit of the Amarillo Police Department for their hard work and thorough investigation on this case. We are also grateful for the witnesses who were brave enough to report what they saw and also testify about it at trial. We are especially thankful for Jesus Pina and his family for their dedication to this case and to the memory of Everardo Leal. Everyone involved in this case, both victim and defendant, was very young. It is especially tragic to see such young lives end in violence and prison. District Attorney Jason Herring said, “The jury’s verdict sends a strong message that violence and the loss of life will be punished severely. The safety of our community and protecting life are among our highest priorities.”

02/06/2026

In January of 2026, the 251st District Court had a jury trial where defendant Anthony Clay Johnson II was charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. The victim was his cousin. The abuse happened in 2018, but the victim did not tell anyone until two years later. One of the struggles with child abuse cases is that the abuse often goes unreported for long periods of time. Children are afraid to speak out for a large variety of reasons. Unfortunately, the more time that passes between the abuse and the report, the more difficult a case can become.

At trial, the victim bravely took the stand and testified about what she had endured at the hands of the defendant. She was supported by testimony from the Amarillo Police Department Special Victim’s detective who investigated the case, the sexual assault nurse who had conducted her examination, the forensic interviewer from the Bridge Children’s’ Advocacy Center, and family members. The jury deliberated and convicted the defendant on both counts. The issue of punishment was submitted to the Honorable Judge Anna Estevez, who sentenced the defendant to life in prison on each of the two counts.

The 47th District Attorney’s Office wishes to thank the victim for her courage in not only telling someone what happened, but in being willing to testify about it in court for trial. The trial would not have been possible without the work our partner agencies did in the investigation. We are grateful for the jury’s verdict and careful consideration of all of the evidence.

District Attorney Jason Herring said, “Whenever a child is ready to talk about what happened to them, our office is ready to walk alongside them in any way that we can. We are honored to seek justice for children who have been abused and grateful for the wonderful investigative work done in Potter County that led to this trial.”

01/25/2026

Our office will be closed Monday, January 26 along with all Potter County offices.

01/22/2026

In anticipation for the pending storm and as a precaution, all Potter County offices will be closed Friday, January 23, 2026. We hope everyone stays safe and warm.

12/31/2025

The 47th DA's Office would like to wish everyone a safe New Year's Eve as we say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026. All Potter County buildings and offices will be closed on January 1, 2026.

12/22/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and great holiday season. Our office will be closed December 24th, 25th, and 26th. We will re-open on December 29th.

12/19/2025

The Tree of Angels holds deep meaning for families who have lost loved ones to violent crime. While the loss itself is already devastating, continued support and remembrance matter.

Victim Advocacy is more than a profession, it is a commitment. Our Victim Advocates demonstrate compassion, dedication, and professionalism every day as they serve families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

The Tree of Angels was made possible through the collective efforts of our advocates, along with the generous support of restaurants, businesses, organizations, and community partners who contributed to this meaningful event.

Please enjoy the photos below. Our office advocates, Sonja and Amber, along with Advocate Ana with the Amarillo Police Department, completed the hanging of the remaining ornaments the following day, ensuring every loved one was honored. No one was left behind.

We welcome any photos from the event and invite you to share them in the comments.

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350 SE 6th Avenue , Suite 3-B
Amarillo, TX
79101

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Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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+18063792325

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https://www.co.potter.tx.us/

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