25 arrested as deputies bust major Thanksgiving cockfighting ring in Alvarado
Johnson County sheriff's deputies arrested 25 people and recovered over 60 roosters while disrupting a large, suspected cockfighting operation in Alvarado, Texas, on Thursday.
First Antifa terrorism case: 5 plead guilty in Alvarado ICE facility attack
Five people who pleaded guilty to terrorism-related charges for supporting an alleged "Antifa cell" attack on an ICE detention center now face up to 15 years in prison, marking the first time Antifa has been targeted with material support to terrorism charges.
Justice department must 'connect the dots' in first-ever Antifa indictment
Nine people face the first federal Antifa-linked indictment in the U.S. following a July 4 attack on an ICE facility in North Texas that resulted in an officer being shot and a "complex" case designation.
9 'Antifa cell members' indicted in connection with Alvarado ICE shooting
Nine suspects were indicted Thursday in connection with a “planned ambush" attack on officers at an ICE facility in Alvarado on July 4.
All students safe after fire at Joshua ISD school
A fire forced students to evacuate a school building in Joshua ISD in Johnson County on Thursday morning.
Teen driver sentenced to 65 years for crash that killed 6 Georgia family members
Following his sentencing, Luke Garrett Resecker received 65 years in prison after a jury found him guilty in a 2023 Johnson County crash that killed six family members while he was driving under the influence of marijuana.
Police: Mansfield ISD teacher met former student in parking lot for sex
Alvarado police want to know if there are any other victims of a teacher and coach who is accused of sexual assault. Police said Jared Young sexually assaulted a teenage student outside the Alvarado ISD administration building.
Mansfield ISD teacher arrested in child sex assault case
A teacher and coach at Legacy High School in the Mansfield Independent School District was arrested and is now facing multiple child sex charges.
Alvarado ICE Facility Ambush: 21st person facing charges related to 'coordinated attack'
Another North Texas woman was arrested in connection with the July 4 shooting outside an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Johnson County.
Alvarado ISD Teacher Murder: Affidavit reveals suicide threats, explicit texts & strangulation
A domestic disturbance in Alvarado on a Thursday escalated into a murder investigation the very next day, which led to the arrest of Brandon Ashley about 180 miles away.
Alvarado High School teacher murdered, husband arrested in Central Texas
A man was arrested in Bedias, Texas, for the murder of his wife, Alvarado High School teacher Chelsea Spillers.
Godley dog pack rounded up after concern from community
Over the course of three weeks, they managed to corral and trap 13 adult dogs and nine puppies.
2 young Johnson County brothers drown in Brazos River
Two children, ages 4 and 7, drowned in the Brazos River Tuesday evening, according to Johnson County Sheriff's deputies.
Johnson County high-speed chase ends with deputy injured in fiery crash, suspect arrested
A police pursuit that spanned two counties ended with a Johnson County sheriff’s deputy suffering a broken arm and other serious injuries, and the capture of a wanted man on felony warrants late Saturday night, authorities said.
County leaders create response plan after concern over Godley dog pack
One Johnson County commissioner said that while these dogs may not be as dangerous as some claim, plans still need to be made for the future.
Johnson County sheriff arrested by his own deputies, now faces new charge for lying to grand jury
Johnson County Sheriff Adam King, who was previously arrested by his own deputies on sexual harassment and retaliation charges, now faces a new felony charge of aggravated perjury for allegedly lying to a grand jury.
Alleged shooters and accomplices in Alvarado ICE Facility ambush appear in federal court
Nine defendants, allegedly led by a cult leader, appeared in court to face charges for the July ambush-style shooting of an Alvarado police officer during an attack at an ICE facility.
6 women arraigned on charges related to Alvarado ICE attack
Six women charged for their roles in the shooting of an Alvarado police officer faced a federal judge on Monday.
