Montgomery County, TX – Two Houston-area individuals were taken into custody following a coordinated law enforcement response tied to an alleged ATM burglary, with authorities recovering more than $15,000 in cash during the investigation.
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the arrests stem from a Friday, March 27, 2026 incident in which deputies with the District 6 Patrol Division were alerted by Plano Police about an alleged ATM burglary involving a white 2025 Mazda CX-5. Investigators reportedly tracked the vehicle as it traveled southbound toward the Houston area, prompting deputies to monitor its movement and conduct a traffic stop after it entered Montgomery County.
Officials said that during the roadside investigation, deputies allegedly discovered $15,854 in U.S. currency, primarily in $20 denominations, along with clothing items that allegedly matched descriptions of individuals captured on surveillance footage during the burglary.
The occupants of the vehicle were identified as Jalyn Jones, 31, and Gertie Jones, 35, both residents of Houston. Authorities said both individuals were taken into custody without incident and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.
Both suspects have been charged with money laundering between $2,500 and $30,000, a state jail felony. Additional charges tied to the alleged burglary in Plano are expected to be filed as that investigation continues, according to officials.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office credited interagency cooperation, noting that timely communication with Plano Police was instrumental in the apprehension. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials indicated that further developments could follow as evidence is reviewed.
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