Georgetown Police Department
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Some of the efforts Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida is working toward to make GPD an inclusive and reputable department includes trying to diversify the force’s staff and regularly releasing its Racial Profiling Analysis for the year prior.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Financial scams a growing crime in Georgetown, but difficult to solve
Katherine Hamilton
To fight the growing number of financial scams reported in Georgetown, GPD Detective Charles Dale said the best defense is to recognize when someone is trying to con you out of money.
Mr. Dale said reports of scams have increased as Georgetown grows and that several are reported to him a week.
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Cop Calls
Katherine Hamilton
The following information was provided to the Sun by the Georgetown Police Department on August 29 as a record of recent arrest and call reports in Georgetown. Everyone charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty.
Friday, September 1, 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
Georgetown Police Department releases January activity stats
Katherine Hamilton
The Georgetown Police Department recently released its activity statistics for the month of January 2023, and compared them to those of the previous month, December 2022.
911 Calls for Service: 2,897 (up 49% since December)
Arrests: 91 (no change since December)
Burglary of a Vehicle - 28 (up...
Thursday, February 9, 2023
A police patrol car is parked outside Georgetown’s Public Safety Operations Center, 3500 D. B. Wood Road, on Friday, January 27. The center is headquarters for the city’s police and fire department. (Photo by Brigid Cooley)
Georgetown fire, police chiefs outline growing demands, staffing needs
Brigid Cooley
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida and Fire Chief John Sullivan discussed pressing staffing needs, ongoing community campaigns and steps toward improving both departments through community relationships during a Tuesday, January 24, city council workshop.
Monday, January 30, 2023
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida holds a plaque after being named the chamber’s Citizen of the Year Thursday, January 26, at the annual chamber gala. (Photo by Kate St. Clair)
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida names the chamber's Citizen of the Year
Kate St. Clair
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce announced Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida as their Citizen of the Year during its annual gala Thursday, January 26.
The award was presented by Mike Howell of West Short and Howell, PLLC, at the Georgetown Community Center.
Sunday, January 29, 2023
School Notes: Chase the Chief run, Jarrell ISD job fair
Katherine Hamilton
Jarrell ISD will hold a Job Fair on February 11, 10 a.m. to noon, at Jarrell High School, 1100 Farm to Market Road 487.
The district will be hiring for current positions and for positions at the new Double Creek Elementary School, scheduled to open in fall 2023.
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Georgetown Police Department Chief Cory Tchida, left, congratulates new officers sworn in Thursday. From left, they are Caleb Miller, Dakota Norwood and Dylan Wright.
Three sworn in as new Georgetown police officers
Katherine Hamilton
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.
Friday, January 6, 2023
Arrest affidavit details fatal Georgetown shooting
Katherine Hamilton
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.
Monday, January 2, 2023