31-year-old career criminal wanted in Texas, 2 other states gets a get out of jail free card for recent charge

The Brief

  • Veronica Jones was previously granted a $50,000 bond in an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon case, but that bond was revoked and later reinstated.
  • Prosecutors sought a $25,000 bond on the new terroristic threat charge because of Jones’ criminal history and alleged bond violations.
  • Law enforcement officials and Crime Stoppers’ Andy Kahan said Jones has been given too many chances to comply with court requirements.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Veronica Jones, whose criminal history dates back to 2010, has been accused of threatening to shoot her cousin, shoot up his home and hit him with a shovel. Despite the new misdemeanor charge and outstanding warrants in three jurisdictions, a Harris County judge granted her a personal recognizance bond.

What we know:

In our August 25 Breaking Bond report, we told you how Jones’ criminal history dates back to 2010 with violent and nonviolent offenses. She has more than a dozen mug shots just in the Lone Star State.…

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