Crime

Georgetown man gets life for sexual abuse of child

On April 20, a Williamson County jury convicted Jason Allen Crouch, 45, of Georgetown, of continuous sexual abuse of a child. He has been sentenced to life in prison. A former professional BMX rider, Mr. Crouch was also a track operator at the Central Texas BMX track in Pflugerville.

Street racer gets seven years for vehicular manslaughter

Kevonte Lamont McConnell Hawkins, 33, of San Antonio, pled guilty on April 16 to manslaughter for a high-speed collision in Georgetown that resulted in the death of Georgetown resident Colter Davis-Nelson, age 30. As part of the plea agreement, Mr. Hawkins accepted responsibility for Mr.
Devin Vasquez-Pacheco, 20, of Austin. Photos courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Devin Vasquez-Pacheco, 20, of Austin. Photos courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Young adult gets 50 years for murdering 16-year-old

After a three-day sentencing hearing in Williamson County, 20-year-old Devin Vasquez-Pacheco of Austin was sentenced to 50 years in prison on January 16 for the killing of Adrian Murillo Curiel of Cedar Park.Co-defendants Stephen Sanchez, Jr.
Florence police look at a vehicle that was struck by a speeding driver. The suspect, Simarre Harris-Brunson, escaped the scene.  Photo courtesy Florence PD

Florence police look at a vehicle that was struck by a speeding driver. The suspect, Simarre Harris-Brunson, escaped the scene. Photo courtesy Florence PD

Florence police searching for escaped speeding suspect

The Florence Police Department is looking for 31-year-old Simarre Harris-Brunson, who fled from police and escaped on foot after a traffic crash near Shell Road and Highway 195 on December 24.