Author: Evelyn Rutherford

Plano Man Receives 32 Years in Prison for Brutal Assault of His Mother

February 15, 2018 (McKinney, Texas) – Christopher Dee Acklin, 46, of Plano, was sentenced to 32 years in prison for Injury to the Elderly Causing Serious Bodily Injury with a Deadly Weapon, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. In

Life in Prison Without Parole for Murder of McKinney Woman

February 1, 2018 (McKinney, Texas) – Michael Eric Pennington, 33, of McKinney, was sentenced to life without parole for the Capital Murder of a McKinney woman, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. On July 4, 2016, the victim, Leasa

Plano Man Receives Two 50-Year Sentences for Sexual Abuse of a Child

November 13, 2017 McKinney, Texas – Charles Gray, 48, of Plano, was sentenced to 50 years in prison without the possibility of parole for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child and 50 years in prison for Aggravated Sexual Assault of

McKinney Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Repeated Sexual Abuse of a Child

October 19, 2017 McKinney, Texas – Cruz Daniel Feliciano-Salinas, 24, of McKinney, was sentenced to Life in prison without the possibility of parole for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis.  “This courageous child

Richardson Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Murdering His Girlfriend

September 25, 2017 McKinney, Texas – Jason Michael Lowe, 28, of Richardson, Texas received a 50 year prison sentence for the murder of his girlfriend, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. In December 2015, Jessie Bardwell, a 27-year-old woman,

District Attorney Launches “Cut it Out” Initiative to Address Domestic Violence

September 14, 2017 (McKINNEY, Texas) – On Monday, October 2, 2017, the Collin County District Attorney’s office will host a “Cut it Out” Luncheon to train hair stylists to notice signs of domestic violence and safely refer clients for help,

Plano Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child

September 13, 2017 (McKinney, Texas) – Steven Troy Tillery, 50, of Plano, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis.  “This child’s courage in speaking out ensured

McKinney Man Sentenced to Life without Parole After Pleading Guilty to Capital Murder of His Wife and Her Twin Sister

August 16, 2017 (McKINNEY, Texas) – Kelley Eugene Bigham, 52, of McKinney, Texas was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to Capital Murder of his wife and her twin sister, announced Collin County

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” in Collin County

August 15, 2017 (McKinney, Texas) – DWI drivers need to be on notice that this weekend will be a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” weekend, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. Those showing signs of driving while intoxicated

Farmersville Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Sexual Assault of Intellectually Disabled Child

June 15, 2017 (McKinney, Texas) – Henry Fletcher, 81, of Farmersville, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Disabled Child, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. “Special needs children are the most vulnerable

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” in Collin County

June 14, 2017 (McKinney, Texas) – DWI drivers need to be on notice that this weekend will be a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” weekend, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. Those showing signs of driving while intoxicated

Plano Man Sentenced to 41 Years without Parole for Sexual Assault of a Child

June 9, 2017 (McKinney, Texas) – Daniel Ortega, 22, of Plano, was sentenced to 41 years in prison without parole for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. Ortega was well acquainted with the

Arizona Man Receives Life In Prison For Murder of Plano Roommate

June 1, 2017 (McKinney, Texas) – David Ruiz, 37, of Arizona City, Arizona, received life in prison for Murder, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. Ruiz met the 25 year-old male victim in May of 2008, at a lab

Garland Man Guilty of Murder in Alleged Murder/Suicide, Gets Life in Prison

May 11, 2017 (McKinney, Texas) – Kenneth Amyx, 46, of Garland, was found guilty of Murder and sentenced to life in prison, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. On May 29, 2016, a female victim known to Amyx was

45 Years without Parole for Child Sex Offender

May 8, 2017 (McKinney, Texas) – Hilario Santiago, 46, of McKinney, was sentenced to 45 years in prison without the possibility of parole for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. Jury trial testimony

Serial Rapist Nets Life Sentence for 2003 Plano Cold Case

May 5, 2017 (McKinney, Texas) – Jody Alan Howland, 53, of Mount Clemens, Michigan, was sentenced to life in prison by a jury for the sexual assault of a Plano woman, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. “Sexual predators

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” in Collin County

February 15, 2017 (McKinney, Texas) – DWI drivers need to be on notice that this weekend will be a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” weekend, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. Those showing signs of driving while intoxicated

Human Trafficking Nets 40 Years For Collin County Man

February 10, 2017 McKinney, Texas – Johnta Silverburg, 31, of Plano, Texas, received 40 years in prison for Continuous Trafficking of Persons, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. “Silverburg targeted and exploited a vulnerable woman for his own financial

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” in Collin County

January 18, 2017 (McKinney, Texas) – DWI drivers need to be on notice that this weekend will be a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” weekend, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. Those showing signs of driving while intoxicated

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” in Collin County

December 15, 2016 (McKinney, Texas) – DWI drivers need to be on notice that this weekend will be a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” weekend, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. Those showing signs of driving while intoxicated

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