San Augustine, Texas – On Monday, the San Augustine County Jail processed four individuals who faced a series of serious criminal charges stemming from indictments issued by the Shelby County District Court. The arrests were the result of capias warrants, which are court orders authorizing law‑enforcement officers to take a person into custody.
Defendants and charges
Angela Kay Neal, 44, of Center was charged with three offenses: a third‑degree felony for aggravated perjury, a state‑jail felony for tampering with a government document, and a Class A misdemeanor for official oppression. Her bond amounts were set at $35,000 for the felony perjury charge, $10,000 for the document‑tampering charge, and $5,000 for the misdemeanor.
Phillip Lee Youngblood Jr., 49, also of Center faced four counts: second‑degree felony manslaughter, third‑degree felony violation of the civil rights of a person in custody, state‑jail felony tampering with a government document, and a Class A misdemeanor for official oppression. Bonds were posted at $45,000, $35,000, $10,000 and $5,000 respectively.
Jayne Michelle Scharnberg, 47, of Shelbyville was charged with the same four offenses as Youngblood Jr. Her bond schedule mirrored his, with amounts of $45,000, $35,000, $10,000 and $5,000.
Andrew Jadon Valadez, 23, of Center also faced the four‑count indictment identical to Youngblood Jr. and Scharnberg, with bond amounts set at $45,000, $35,000, $10,000 and $5,000.
Arraignment and release
All four defendants appeared before Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Magistrate Miller for arraignment. Following the court proceedings, each individual secured release the same day through local bail providers: Hanks Bail Bonds assisted Neal and Youngblood Jr., Graves Bail Bonds posted bond for Scharnberg, and Bail America Bail Bonds facilitated Valadez’s release.
Understanding the charges
The indictments reflect a range of alleged misconduct. A second‑degree felony manslaughter charge carries a potential prison term of up to 20 years, while a third‑degree felony violation of civil rights of a person in custody addresses alleged abuse of authority. The state‑jail felony for tampering with a government document pertains to altering official records, and the Class A misdemeanor for official oppression involves the misuse of official power to deprive another of a right.
Local impact
These bookings underscore the ongoing cooperation between neighboring jurisdictions—Shelby County’s district court and San Augustine County’s law‑enforcement agencies—to enforce state law and protect community safety. Residents of Center and Shelbyville are reminded that the legal process remains transparent, with bond amounts publicly disclosed and arraignments conducted openly before a magistrate.
The San Augustine County Jail continues to process individuals in accordance with Texas law, ensuring that due process is observed while maintaining public safety. Community members seeking more information about the cases or bond procedures are encouraged to contact the jail administration or the respective bail agencies.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
