08/21/2026
PRESS RELEASE #26-08-001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: August 17, 2026
Contact: Chief Gary Boshears
Brenham Police Department
Phone: (979) 337-7337
Email: [email protected]
On Friday, August 14, 2026, Sergeant Ha and his canine partner, “Maki,” of the Brenham Police Department conducted a traffic stop on W. Main Street near the intersection of Munz Street.
During the traffic stop, officers observed inconsistencies in statements provided by the occupants of the vehicle. Sergeant Ha subsequently deployed “Maki” to conduct a free-air sniff of the vehicle. Maki alerted to the odor of narcotics, providing probable cause for a search of the vehicle.
Sergeant Ha, along with investigators of the departments DICE Unit, conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle. During the search, officers located approximately 18 kilograms of methamphetamine.
As a result, David Cantu, 42, of Hutto; Mark Sosa, 40, of Austin; and Michael Ponce, 61, of Manor, were arrested and charged with Manufacture or Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, 400 grams or more.
During a search incident to Ponce’s arrest, officers located approximately 7 grams of co***ne on his person. Ponce was also found to have an active warrant through Pardons and Paroles for possession of a dangerous drug. Ponce was additionally charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams, in connection with the co***ne.
All three subjects were transported to the Washington County Jail for booking.
All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
