Galveston County Woman Arrested for Drug Possession and DWI
Kelsie Elaine Cox, 22, was arrested in Galveston County, Texas, on March 24, 2025, at 12:00 a.m., facing two charges including felony drug possession and driving while intoxicated. This latest arrest marks a serious escalation from her previous booking in 2019, when she was 17 and charged with misdemeanor theft.
Cox now stands accused of possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1/1-B in an amount between 1 and 4 grams—a second-degree felony under Texas Health and Safety Code § 481.115(c). Substances in this category include opioids like heroin and fentanyl. A conviction can result in a prison sentence ranging from 2 to 20 years and fines up to $10,000.
In addition, she was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, which under Texas Penal Code § 49.04 is typically classified as a Class B misdemeanor for a first offense. Penalties may include up to 180 days in jail, a fine up to $2,000, and a driver’s license suspension.
Cox’s previous arrest occurred on October 4, 2019, when she was charged with theft of property valued between $100 and $750—a Class B misdemeanor—carrying a bond of $1,500 at the time. That prior incident, now nearly six years past, was considerably less serious than the current charges, which could carry long-term legal consequences. Bond information for her most recent arrest has not yet been made public.
Charges Below:
Booking Date: 03/24/25 City: Galveston, Texas Age/YOB: 22
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| Title | Type | Bond |
| poss cs pg 1/1-b >= 1g < 4g | $ | |
| Driving While Intoxicated | $ |