BRYAN, Texas — A Bryan man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for assaulting a police officer and drug possession, according to the Brazos County District Attorney's Office.
Maurice Rollo Jr. received his sentence on Thursday following a guilty plea to drug-related charges, assault of a peace officer, and retaliation.
On May 16, 2021, Rollo was pulled over by a Bryan Police Officer and shortly after got out of his car and got verbally combative with the officer. The officer later handcuffed Rollo after he said he was going to run, which led to him telling the other person in the car to lock it and take the keys so it couldn't be searched by police.
Afterwards, Rollo kneed the officer in the groin in an attempt to get away and tried to kick him. Police eventually were able to search the car, and found over 13 grams of methamphetamine.
Rollo later bonded out of jail, but was arrested again less than a year later, on March 23, 2022. Similarly to the 2021 incident, Rollo was combative with the police officer that had pulled him over, and threw his car keys on top of a building. He was later arrested and his car was searched, where over 17 grams of methamphetamine was found.
While he was being taken to the jail, Rollo threatened multiple officers, stating that he would physically and sexually assault them and their family members when he got out of jail. Rollo even caused damage to the police car he had been put in, and it was noted that he had done similar things when previously arrested.
In the past, Rollo was convicted for Evading Arrest in a Vehicle and Assault Family Violence with a Prior Conviction. His criminal history dates back to 2007, according to the district attorney.
"Police officers put their lives at risk every day in the line of duty as they serve and protect our community," said Assistant District Attorney Anjelica Harris in a press release. "This defendant repeatedly chose to disregard the lawful orders of police officers as he assaulted and threatened multiple officers. Defendants who choose to threaten and assault officers must be held accountable for their actions."
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