The family of a Granger man arrested last month is questioning whether Williamson County sheriff’s deputies had sufficient grounds to stop and arrest him after responding to a report involving a Dollar General store. A […]
Category: Law Enforcement
Georgetown Police Department seeks emergency communications operators, highlights role as first responders
The Georgetown Police Department is recruiting emergency communications operators, emphasizing the critical role telecommunicators play as the first point of contact during emergencies. In a recent hiring campaign, the department described dispatchers as the “first” […]
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Corrects Complaint Email, Removes Statement Limiting How Citizens Can File Complaints
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office has corrected a complaint email address published on its official Facebook page and removed language stating that a department form was the only way for citizens to file official complaints […]
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Complaint Policy Raises Questions About Compliance With Texas Law
A dispute between Williamson Reporter publisher David Flash and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is raising questions about whether the agency’s citizen complaint procedures comply with Texas law. The issue stems from complaints Flash filed […]
Georgetown officer honored by MADD for impaired-driving enforcement efforts
Georgetown Police Officer Anna Nix was recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving Texas this week with the organization’s Outstanding Service Award during a ceremony in San Marcos. According to the Georgetown Police Department, Nix received […]
Williamson County Resident Says Sheriff’s Office Could Not Provide Email for Sheriff or Assistant
The publisher of Williamson Reporter says he was unable to obtain contact information for Williamson County Sheriff Matthew Lindemann or the sheriff’s assistant during a phone call to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday. […]
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Swears In Two New Corrections Deputies
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office has sworn in two new corrections deputies, according to a social media post shared by the agency this week. Sheriff Matthew Lindemann administered the oath of office to the department’s […]
Block House Creek resident says sheriff’s patrol encounter left him feeling unsafe after neighborhood stop
A Block House Creek resident says an encounter with Williamson County sheriff’s deputies working a paid neighborhood patrol detail left him feeling unsafe after he was stopped, questioned and detained while walking in his neighborhood […]
Williamson County Bids Farewell to Retiring K9 Officer Kato
The Williamson County Commissioners Court honored a true four-legged hero this week as they approved the retirement of K9 Kato from the Sheriff’s Office. After seven years of dedicated service, Kato leaves behind an impressive […]
Leander Police Department Adds 5 New Officers
Today, Leander Police Department welcomed five new officers who have just graduated from the police academy and will be starting their field training. Pictured in this photo, shared by the Leander Police Department are Officer […]
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