19 Felony Arrests In Angelina County March 30 – April 6

Today a man that was arrested when he was 19 for exposing a child in his care to meth is back in jail. Dakota Gabbard, 31, is again in the Angelina County Jail for possession.

On April 9, 2013, he was charged with the state-jail felony of endangering a child. According to KTRE Gabbard was never caught in possession of meth.

The child's mother was also in drug rehab at the time of his arrest. Now, over 11 years later, it doesn't seem Gabbard's drug of choice has changed. 

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Decades Of The Same People And The Same Crimes In Angelina County

Once you commit a crime in a town, it kind of anchors you to the city for a long time. You bond out of jail, then wait for your hearing.

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This could sometimes be up to 2 years or more. Once you are handed a sentence, then serve the sentence, you are released back into society.

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You might experience trouble finding a job due to your recent felony conviction. Then if you don't already live with someone, finding a home is another huge hurdle.

Felons Tend To Stay In The Town Where They Commited Offenses

In a way, you are kind of stuck where you know people, to survive and find a place to live. You can't just get your things together and move anywhere.

This also makes it difficult to meet new friends who aren't bad influences. Most apartments will perform a background check, and it is harder to make it in an unfamiliar town, especially now with a criminal record.