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Former Williamson County Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher Pisa. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

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Former Sheriff’s Deputy pleads guilty to Official Oppression and Assault

Nalani Nuylan

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Former Williamson County Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher Pisa, 29, entered a guilty plea April 29 related to a traffic stop and arrest he conducted while serving as a patrol deputy five years ago.

Kreli Haynes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Jail Records.

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Cedar Park arrest leads to fentanyl charge

Nalani Nuylan

Monday, March 25, 2024

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.

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Former Williamson County deputies found not guilty

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Less than a day after closing arguments were given, a Travis County jury Friday, March 8, found former Williamson County deputies James Johnson and Zach Camden not guilty of manslaughter for the in-custody death of Javier Ambler in 2019.

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Williamson County launches first Citizens’ Academy

Nalani Nuylan

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The first-ever Williamson County Government Citizens’ Academy will be held in April. The eight-week course is designed to provide insight into the inner workings of county government and showcase the opportunities county residents have to be involved in their community.

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17-year-old dies of fentanyl poisoning in Liberty Hill

Nalani Nuylan

Monday, March 4, 2024

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.

Marek Dillard. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.

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Fentanyl dealers arrested, charged

Nalani Nuylan

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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.

Layken Stokes. Courtesy of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.

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Taylor child reported missing

Nalani Nuylan

Thursday, February 1, 2024

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office found 8-year-old Layken Stokes of Taylor.

Augustine Dafe Ikolo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

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Sexual assault convict on the run

Nalani Nuylan

Monday, December 18, 2023

The Williamson County District Attorney’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a fugitive who failed to appear for his sentencing hearing on December 14.

A group of Liberty Hill students stand with Santa on the Square December 7. Photo by Nicholas Cicale

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Liberty Hill ISD pitches in for Brown Santa

Nalani Nuylan

Monday, December 11, 2023

Children from Liberty Hill ISD stopped by the Georgetown Square to help deliver toys and gift cards to the Williamson County Brown Santa initiative.

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District Attorney releases sexual assault data

Nalani Nuylan

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The Williamson County District Attorney Special Crimes Unit released the first Sexual Assault Response Team report and presented it to the Commissioners Court during the November 21 meeting.

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