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Federal Arrest Puts Houston Murder Suspect in Custody as Associate Faces Obstruction Counts

Johna Robinson appears in federal court today on allegations of meth distribution alongside unlawful firearm possession.

Overview

  • Federal authorities arrested Robinson on March 13 at a residence on the 10800 block of Coralstone Road after more than two weeks at large.
  • Prosecutors allege possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine plus unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, with an initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Christina A. Bryan set for March 16.
  • In state court, Robinson is charged with murdering 52-year-old Terribia Dembry in a Feb. 24 shooting outside an apartment complex on the 9600 block of Grant Road, according to Houston police and court records.
  • Harris County records show Samone Dionne Emerson, 42, was arrested and charged with hindering apprehension and tampering with evidence for allegedly concealing clothing and helping Robinson avoid arrest, with a preliminary appearance set for 9 a.m. today.
  • Reporting notes unresolved questions over whether the murder charge was filed before or after Robinson was released on bond from an earlier firearm case, as investigators continue to examine possible assistance to him.