fentanyl
Approximately $27,000 in cash, five ounces of suspected methamphetamine, 10 ounces of suspected cocaine and seven ounces of suspected fentanyl were seized by the Sheriff’s Office, May 21. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
Fentanyl, cocaine captured near Georgetown
Nalani Nuylan
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Organized Crime Unit seized a large quantity of illegal fentanyl on May 21.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Edward Tito Garza. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office makes multiple drug-related arrests
Nalani Nuylan
Last week, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office closed two different drug cases across Central Texas.On June 12, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, alongside SWAT and K9 units, executed a search warrant at 417 East Rio Grande Street. in Taylor.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Kreli Haynes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Jail Records.
Cedar Park arrest leads to fentanyl charge
Nalani Nuylan
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kreli Haynes on a warrant for murder on Thursday, March 21, related to alleged fentanyl poisoning.
This warrant was issued in connection with an incident on December 16, according to a news release sent by the sheriff’s office.
Monday, March 25, 2024
17-year-old dies of fentanyl poisoning in Liberty Hill
Nalani Nuylan
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office Organized Crime Unit responded to a call on February 29, around 7 p.m. at the 100 Block of Round Up Drive, near Liberty Hill Small Engine Repair. The call was regarding a suspected fentanyl poisoning death of a 17-year-old male.
Monday, March 4, 2024
Marek Dillard. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
Fentanyl dealers arrested, charged
Nalani Nuylan
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office provided updates about two fentanyl cases.
On February 9, Marek Dillard was arrested by U.S. Marshals and DPS officers on a Williamson County Sheriff's Office warrant for murder.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Photos of “angels” who lost their lives to fentanyl poisoning line the county courtroom during an August 15 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Killing painkiller
Nalani Nuylan
Two weeks ago, a group of families took their seats in the pews of Williamson County’s commissioners courtroom in downtown Georgetown.
Wednesday, August 30, 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
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
Sheriff Mike Gleason speaks at a drug awareness event in March.
New ‘zombie drug’ xylazine adds stress to drug prevention efforts
Kate St. Clair
During commissioners court Tuesday, March 22, Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason told commissioners that the department is tracking a new drug recently found in the county— a sedative called xylazine.
Monday, April 3, 2023