Texas City Arrest: Suspect Apprehended for Aggravated Robbery, Firearm Possession

On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, authorities made a significant arrest in Texas City. The Texas City Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit (CSU), aided by the U.S. Marshal’s Office and the Galveston Police Department, apprehended 36-year-old Phillip Jarrell Young. Young was wanted on an outstanding aggravated robbery warrant from the Austin Police Department and a Pardon and Parole Warrant for aggravated robbery.

During the arrest, law enforcement recovered a handgun, which had been implicated in two prior shootings in Texas City and Galveston County. Phillip Young is currently held in the Galveston County Jail on a $200,000 bond for a new charge of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. The investigation is ongoing, and further warrants may be issued in due course.

Authorities urge anyone with information relevant to improving the quality of life in Texas City to reach out to Detective Ira Fowler at (409) 797-4401. For those wishing to remain anonymous, Mainland Community Crime Stoppers can be contacted at (409) 945-8477.