Three Suspects Face Hefty Bonds for Felony Charges in Bastrop County

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Three individuals arrested on felony charges in Bastrop County, Texas are being held on bonds reaching up to $3.5 million. The suspects, Marcus Ray Collins, Julian Villalobos, and LaQuan Williams, face a range of charges including drug possession, sexual assault of a child, and aggravated kidnapping.

Why it matters

These high bond amounts reflect the serious nature of the alleged crimes and the efforts by local law enforcement and the judicial system to keep potentially dangerous individuals off the streets while their cases proceed through the legal system. The cases also highlight ongoing concerns about drug use, sexual crimes against minors, and violent offenses in the Bastrop County region.

The details

Marcus Ray Collins, 43, of Elgin, turned himself in on March 10 and is being held on a $550,000 bond for charges including possession of controlled substances, marijuana, and dangerous drugs. Julian Villalobos, 28, also of Elgin, was transferred from Williamson County on March 2 and is being held on a $2.5 million bond for charges including sexual assault of a child and possession of child pornography. LaQuan Williams, 27, of Pflugerville, was transferred from Travis County and is being held on a $3.5 million bond for charges including aggravated kidnapping, indecency with a child, and aggravated sexual assault of a child.

• Collins turned himself in on March 10, 2026.
• Villalobos was arrested on February 28, 2026 in Williamson County.
• Williams is scheduled to appear before a 21st District Court judge on May 11, 2026.

What’s next

The judge in Williams' case will decide on May 11, 2026 whether to allow him to be released on bail.