By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post
An Ellis County Commission candidate is facing legal trouble after two arrests in recent weeks.
According to the Ellis County Attorney’s office, Lisa “L R” Boyd, D-Victoria, is accused of violating a restraining order on two occasions in June.
Boyd allegedly violated the restraining order for the first time on June 15 and then again on June 19. Following the second incident, Boyd was arrested. Ellis County Attorney Tom Drees said Boyd has been charged with two counts of violating a restraining order.
While out on bond, Boyd allegedly was involved in a third incident on July 4 that led to a second arrest in less than a month.
Drees said a second set of charges are expected to be filed against Boyd later this week.
The charges are expected to include two felonies — two counts of aggravated battery for reportedly firing a Roman candle firework at the alleged victims, including a teenager — and criminal threat. Boyd is also expected to face a misdemeanor charge of violating a restraining order.
Boyd made her first appearance in court in the most recent incident Tuesday and is currently being held in the Ellis County jail in lieu of bond.
Boyd is running as a Democrat for Ellis County Commissioner 3rd District. That seat is currently held by Republican Dean Haselhorst. The two will face off in the November primary election.