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Adrian Michael Williams, 56, of Leander. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Adrian Michael Williams, 56, of Leander. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

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Leander man gets 100 years after pleading guilty to child sexual assaults

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Adrian Michael Williams, 56, of Leander, was sentenced to 100 years in prison across four separate cases involving the sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault of two children.“What these survivors endured was truly horrific,” said Shawn Dick, Williamson County District Attorney.

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Georgetown man gets life for sexual abuse of child

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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.

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Street racer gets seven years for vehicular manslaughter

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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.
From left to right: Ryan Bownds, Mandy Backlund and John McMillian received state certifications in criminal justice. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

From left to right: Ryan Bownds, Mandy Backlund and John McMillian received state certifications in criminal justice. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

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Williamson County justice personnel earn state certifications

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 23, 2026
Members of the Williamson County judiciary and legal staff have gained board certifications from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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.

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

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 2, 2026
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.
Ryan Bownds (second from left) was awarded the Excellence in Justice Award from the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center’s Multi-Disciplinary Team on December 3. He is with members of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Ryan Bownds (second from left) was awarded the Excellence in Justice Award from the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center’s Multi-Disciplinary Team on December 3. He is with members of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

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Williamson County prosecutor honored with Excellence in Justice Award

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 29, 2025
Ryan Bownds, special victims unit chief for the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office, was awarded the Excellence in Justice Award from the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center’s Multi-Disciplinary Team on December 3.
Javier Garcia, 29, of Georgetown. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Javier Garcia, 29, of Georgetown. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

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29-year-old receives double sentence for child sexual assault

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
A Williamson County jury found 29-year-old Javier Garcia of Georgetown guilty of aggravated sexual assault of a child and two counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact on November 19.
Thomas Glen Holman

Thomas Glen Holman

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Multiple offender gets 80 years for DWI

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Thomas Glen Holman of Taylor was found guilty of driving while intoxicated for a third or greater offence as a habitual offender. He was sentenced to 80 years by a Williamson County jury on October 7.
Richard Vincent Ramos

Richard Vincent Ramos

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Georgetown man gets 90 years for child sexual assault

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Richard Vincent Ramos of Georgetown was sentenced to 90 years in prison by a Williamson County jury following a conviction for two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. The 43-year-old chose to dismiss his court-appointed counsel and represent himself.
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