Ellis County Constable Arrested

ELLIS COUNTY (CBSDFW.COM) - Ellis County Constable of Precinct 4, Michael Wade Jones, was arrested Thursday on four warrants for misuse of official information (2 cases) (3rd degree felony), retaliation (3rd degree felony), and deadly conduct (Class A misdemeanor)

According to the indictment, Jones is accused of driving recklessly at a woman after using a law enforcement database to obtain information against her.

Authorities said the woman is a witness against Jones in another case against him.

Jones was previously arrested for tampering with potential evidence and abuse of official capacity.

The total bond on Jones is set at $80,000.

The investigation is continuing through the Ellis County and District Attorney's Office.

In a news release the DA's office explained, "With the pending prosecutions, the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct limit what can be said relating to this matter."