Former Liberty County Elections Administrator Klint Bush Arrested on 11 Child Pornography Charges
Former Liberty County Elections Administrator Klint Bush has been arrested on 11 counts of possession of child pornography as he awaits trial on separate financial charges connected to the Liberty County Housing Authority.
Wilson County Sheriff Tells One Citizen to Stop Recording While Other Cameras Keep Rolling
Video from a July 13 Wilson County Commissioners Court meeting appears to show Sheriff Jim Stewart telling one attendee to stop recording while other cameras continued to roll. With no explanation provided for the apparent difference in treatment, the incident is raising questions about transparency and the public’s right to record open meetings.
Lavaca County Jail Contraband Probe Expands as Three Men Face Felony Charges
A narcotics discovery during a routine June cell inspection at the Lavaca County Jail has led to felony charges against three men. The multiagency investigation remains active, and authorities say additional arrests or charges could follow.
Jason Landry Search Organizer Jim West Held Liable for Defamation in Caldwell County
A Caldwell County court has entered an agreed judgment holding Jason Landry search organizer James Marcus “Jim” West liable for defaming Ashley Michelle Martinez. Martinez’s petition alleged that West accused her of fabricating evidence, stealing $20,000 in search equipment and causing law-enforcement agencies to threaten to cut off the volunteer team.
UPDATE: Hays County Deputy Allegedly Drove to Child-Custody Call While Intoxicated, Police Say
A Hays County sheriff’s deputy allegedly drove to a New Braunfels home while officers were investigating a child-custody issue, then showed signs of intoxication, police said. Rodrigo Dimas Deleon was taken to a hospital for a blood alcohol test, arrested for DWI and later released on a $3,000 bond. The off-duty deputy has since been placed on paid administrative leave.
Third Guadalupe County Detention Officer Arrested in Jail Sexual-Misconduct Investigation
Three Guadalupe County detention officers now face civil-rights and improper-sexual-activity charges involving a person in custody. Corporal Rudy Garcia was booked one week after Andrew Kee and Isaiah Charles—and two days after state records show his county service ended. All three were booked into the same jail where they worked and released on surety bonds as the Texas Rangers’ investigation continues.
Texas-Licensed Paramedic Honored by Medical City Plano on Same Day as Felony Indictment
Medical City Plano publicly honored Ashley Traister for her work supporting EMS agencies on the same day her felony exploitation indictment was filed. State records reveal what the licensed paramedic said led to the investigation.
Texas Review Court Dismisses All Sanctions Against Dallas Judge Amber Givens
A three-justice panel dismissed every disciplinary charge against Dallas County Judge Amber Givens after concluding that the State Commission on Judicial Conduct failed to prove its allegations by a preponderance of the evidence.
Hays County Sheriff’s Office Details Growth, Jail Demands And Public Safety Work In Q2 Update
The Hays County Sheriff’s Office reported more than 19,000 law enforcement calls, 507 arrests, 1,689 jail bookings, and more than 30,500 total emergency communications calls during the second quarter of 2026. Sheriff Anthony Hipolito said the update reflects the growing demands on the agency as Hays County continues to expand, including increased jail operations, training needs, specialized unit deployments, and community outreach programs.
Atascosa County Jailer Arrest Becomes Latest Flashpoint In Sheriff’s Office Transparency Concerns
An Atascosa County jailer was booked into the same jail where he worked after being indicted in a child endangerment case, according to records reviewed by The Hawk’s Eye. The arrest and termination have renewed transparency concerns from former Atascosa County jail sergeant Esmeralda Mancera, who says residents deserve clearer answers when serious allegations involve sheriff’s office employees.