The Brief
- A 29-time convicted felon was on bond when he allegedly committed murder last month.
- Ronald Wayne James got his first big break at the courthouse in 2024.
- Police say James got into an argument with 53-year-old Frank Cartwright at a Popeyes in the 9500 block of Jensen.
HOUSTON – Ronald Wayne James, a 29-time convicted felon, got his first big break at the courthouse in 2024.
29-time convicted felon out on bond now accused of murder
The backstory:
He was facing three felonies, including aggravated assault of a public servant.
“Goes into a business and assaults two people, and they call police,” said Doug Griffith, President of the Houston Police Officers Union. “Police get there, he’s still there, the officer has to fight with him and gets hurt. He assaulted the officer. When James goes to court, they dismiss the two assault cases.”…