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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

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

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As fentanyl dangers grow, Wilco Sheriff awards grants supporting awareness and education

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, March 9, 2023
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.
Georgetown-based Republican Charles Schwertner has served Senate District 5 since 2013.

Georgetown-based Republican Charles Schwertner has served Senate District 5 since 2013.

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Senator Charles Schwertner arrested on DWI charge in Austin

Tuesday, February 7, 2023
State Senator Charles Schwertner, 52, was arrested in Austin early Tuesday morning, February 7, on an alleged driving while intoxicated charge. He was booked into Travis County Jail at 2:12 a.m., according to Travis County Sheriff's Office records.

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Wilco sheriff investigating death of 16-year-old boy

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The Williamson County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating the “unattended” death of a 16-year old Georgetown male that occurred over the past weekend, Gracie Perez, department public information officer, said Tuesday, January 24.  The boy’s name and circumstances of his death have not been released.
Georgetown Police Department Chief Cory Tchida, left, congratulates new officers sworn in Thursday. From left, they are Caleb Miller, Dakota Norwood and Dylan Wright.

Georgetown Police Department Chief Cory Tchida, left, congratulates new officers sworn in Thursday. From left, they are Caleb Miller, Dakota Norwood and Dylan Wright.

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Three sworn in as new Georgetown police officers

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, January 6, 2023
The Georgetown Police Department gained three new officers Thursday afternoon, when they were sworn in by Police Chief Cory Tchida. New officers are Caleb Miller, Dakota Norwood and Dylan Wright, all graduates of the Temple Police Academy.
Ricardo Quinones was booked into the Williamson County Jail and charged with murder.

Ricardo Quinones was booked into the Williamson County Jail and charged with murder.

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Arrest affidavit details fatal Georgetown shooting

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, January 2, 2023
Ricardo Quinones, 38, remained in the Williamson County Jail Monday after his December 27 arrest for the alleged murder of his estranged wife, Lindsey, 31, in her Georgetown home earlier that day.  His bail was set at $1 million.

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Four arrested in possible Cedar Park ‘jugging’

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, January 2, 2023
In what Cedar Park police say was a likely a bank jugging incident, four Houston area men were arrested December 28 and are being charged with Engaging in Organized Crime with Robbery, a first degree felony. The suspects are John Carter, Roderick Glenn, Shawn Johnson and Rodney Wilson.
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Update: Man arrested after fatal Georgetown shooting

Brigid Cooley
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Ricardo Quinones, 38, was arrested Tuesday, December 27, following a fatal shooting at 2700 Gabriel View Drive in Georgetown. According to the Georgetown Police Department, a minor called 911 at 2:52 a.m. Tuesday to report that her father — Mr.
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