by Trisha Garcia | November 9, 2025
Cuero, TX — A DeWitt County jury delivered swift justice this week in the case of Cody Allen Eggemeyer, the Yorktown man arrested in connection with a violent 2023 shooting and high-speed chase. The criminal case was set for trial on November 3, 2025, and proceeded before a jury in the 24th Judicial District Court. After just over an hour of deliberation, jurors returned guilty verdicts on all counts, including Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon causing Serious Bodily Injury, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and Evading Arrest or Detention in a Motor Vehicle—each enhanced as habitual felonies.
With assistance from the U.S. Marshals’ Apprehension Unit, Eggemeyer was located and arrested on October 18, 2023. He was booked into custody on multiple felony warrants, including attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and evading arrest.
The case was prosecuted by District Attorney Brian Michael Cromeens, who took office in January 2025 and now leads the 24th Judicial District. Prosecutors presented evidence of Eggemeyer’s violent history and prior convictions, qualifying him for habitual felony enhancement.
On Thursday, Judge Kemper Stephen Williams imposed the following sentences:
- 45 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Aggravated Assault
- 25 years for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
- 25 years for Evading Arrest in a Motor Vehicle
All sentences will run concurrently, meaning Eggemeyer will serve 45 years total.
The case marks a decisive moment for the 24th Judicial District, reinforcing its commitment to public safety and accountability in DeWitt County.