Crime
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown Police are looking for 16-year-old Ava Zandra Harris, reported as a runaway who has been missing from her Georgetown home since July 30.
Police said Ava’s parents reported they have not heard from her and are concerned because she does not have her medications with her.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Cop Calls: Unlocked vehicles invite theft
Katherine Hamilton
The following information was provided to the Sun by the Georgetown Police Department on June 6 as a record of recent arrest and call reports in Georgetown. Everyone charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason speaks during a fentanyl awareness event held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Tuesday, March 7.
Sheriff-backed fentanyl education bill passes House
Kate St. Clair
In recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day, House Bill 3908 — commonly known as “Tucker’s Law” — passed through the Texas House May 9.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Williamson County task force will address fentanyl outreach
Kate St. Clair
Williamson County has created a Central Texas Task Force Overdose Investigation which County Judge Bill Gravell announced in court Tuesday, May 2.
The announcement comes following the ongoing fentanyl-related deaths in the county.
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Cop Calls: $20K stolen from vehicle during lunch
Katherine Hamilton
The following information was provided to the Sun by the Georgetown Police Department on April 11 as a record of recent arrests in Georgetown.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Sun City homeowner Kirk Kelley points to the hole in his porch wall made by a bullet of unknown origin. Photo by Katherine Anthony
Georgetown Police investigating stray bullets that struck Sun City homes
Katherine Hamilton
When Kirk and Kate Kelley purchased their Sun City home last September, they never expected a bullet would one day shoot through their screened back porch and embed itself in a wall.
That’s what happened, though, sometime recently, Mr. Kelley said. The bullet was discovered on April 25.
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Layton Ivins at his 16th birthday September 19, 2022. Layton died of fentanyl poisoning in January 2023.
Wilco sheriff arrests two in fentanyl poisoning death of Georgetown student
Katherine Hamilton
Two individuals have been arrested for the fentanyl poisoning and death of a Georgetown teenager in January.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Jarrell Police investigating weekend shooting threat against Jarrell Middle School
Katherine Hamilton
Jarrell Police Department is investigating an online threat made over the weekend, which stated Jarrell Middle School would be the target of a shooting, Jarrell Interim Police Chief Pacer Korn confirmed Monday, March 28.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Man charged with capital murder for deaths of Jarrell High School students
Katherine Hamilton
Killeen teenager Christijan Deshaun Stevens has been arrested in Bell County, accused and charged with capital murder in the January shooting deaths of two Jarrell ISD students, Austin Police officials said Monday.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Becky Stewart, a Williamson County mom who lost her son Cameron, 19, to fentanyl poisoning, uses a packet of artificial sweetener to demonstrate how such a small amount can kill several people. She spoke at a sheriff's event at the Williamson County Expo Center on Tuesday, March 7. Photos by Andy Sharp
As fentanyl dangers grow, Wilco Sheriff awards grants supporting awareness and education
Katherine Hamilton
In a room full of heartbreak, Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason Tuesday told families of loved ones killed by fentanyl that his office is donating $50,000 to educate families and youth about the deadly drug.
Thursday, March 9, 2023