BRYAN, Texas — A man who was out on bond for capital murder charges in Harris County was recently sentenced to 10 years in prison for assault by strangulation in Brazos County, according to the Brazos County District Attorney.
Joshua Wortham was sentenced on Aug. 10 over an incident that happened back in April 2021.
On April 27, 2021, the Bryan Police Department were sent to a home after a woman called 911. The DA said she was crying and begging for help. At one point, Wortham took the phone away from her and told the police they weren't needed, the DA said. He also refused to give them their location, the DA added.
However, police were able to locate the home. When they arrived, they found a woman who had injuries to her arms, legs and face, the DA said. She told authorities Wortham struck her multiple times during an argument and even strangled her, the DA added.
Wortham was later arrested.
He remained in Brazos County custody until his Harris County plea in June 2022 regarding a 2016 murder case. He reportedly shot and killed a woman while stealing her vehicle that year, according to authorities. He was sentenced to 40 years in prison, but bonded out.
"We will not allow violent offenders to find any sanctuary or safe haven in our county," said Jessica Escue, the assistant district attorney.
Wortham's charges in Colorado County remain pending, according to authorities.
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