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Violent Criminal Sentenced to Life in Prison for Arson and Aggravated Assault

August 6, 2015 (McKinney, Texas) – William “Chad” Coleman, 41, of Frisco, Texas, was sentenced to life in prison for Arson of a Habitation and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Frisco, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis.

Former Plano Man Sentenced to Life for Continuous Sexual Abuse of Young Children

July 31, 2015 (McKinney, Texas) – Danny Richard Minor, 40, of The Colony, Texas, was sentenced to life confinement without the possibility of parole for three counts of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child and life confinement for two

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Fourth of July Weekend in Collin County

July 3, 2015 (McKinney, Texas) – DWI drivers need to be on notice that this will be a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Fourth of July weekend, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. Those showing signs of driving

Collin County Criminal District Attorney’s Office Forwards Information to Attorneys of Raul Cortez in 2004 McKinney Capital Murder Case

June 19, 2015 (McKinney) – In order to comply with the highest ethical standards of prosecution, the Collin County District Attorney’s Office on June 17th, 2015, forwarded a previously-undisclosed interview of a witness to attorneys for Raul Cortez.  Cortez was

Collin County DA Greg Willis Requests Texas Rangers Investigate the June 5th Craig Ranch Incident

June 15, 2015 (McKinney, Texas) – Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis has requested the Texas Rangers conduct an independent investigation into the June 5th Craig Ranch incident.  This request was made earlier today to Texas Ranger Major Dewayne Dockery

Wylie Teens Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Murder of Classmate

June 12, 2015 (McKinney, Texas) – Brenden Frank Bridges, 18, and Adam Blake Staup, 17, both of Wylie, Texas were sentenced by a judge to 30 years in prison, for planning and executing the brutal murder of classmate Ivan Mejia,

Collin County DA Greg Willis Releases Statement Regarding Craig Ranch Incident

June 9, 2015 (McKinney, Texas) – Our office has received numerous inquiries from the public regarding the June 5th incident at Craig Ranch.  We share the public’s legitimate interest in a full and fair investigation of this matter.  We are

Child Sex Abuser Sentenced to 40 Years Without Parole

June 4, 2015 (McKinney, Texas) – Rontae Thornton, 38, of McKinney, received a sentence of 40 years without the possibility of parole for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child and sentences of 10 years each for Sexual Assault of a

Life Without Parole for Killer of Plano Man

June 2, 2015 (McKinney, Texas) – Christopher James Holder, 31, received a life sentence without the possibility of parole after a jury found him guilty of capital murder, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. On November 11, 2012, Plano

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Memorial Weekend in Collin County

May 22, 2015 (McKinney, Texas) – DWI drivers need to be on notice that this will be a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Memorial weekend, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. Those showing signs of driving while intoxicated

50 Years Without Parole for Plano Man Who Raped and Impregnated Child Victim

May 8, 2015 (Plano, Texas) – Ronal Ordonez-Orosco, 26, of Plano, received a sentence of 50 years in prison without the possibility of parole for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. Evidence

Plano Man Gets 40 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Child

April 30, 2015 (McKinney, Texas) – Victor Lopez, 36, of Plano, was sentenced by a jury to 40 years in prison for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. Evidence showed that Lopez sexually

24 Years for Robber Who Preys on the Elderly

April 17, 2015 (McKinney, Texas) – David Wayne Cahill, 52, of Oklahoma received 24 years in prison on Thursday for Aggravated Robbery, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. Jury trial testimony revealed that on the evening of September 1,

Willis Asks Texas Rangers to Examine Ken Paxton Matter

April 9, 2015 On April 6th our office received a complaint from a political group alleging securities law violations by Ken Paxton. While we have received a referral letter from Travis County containing the same or similar allegations, we have

Admitted Frisco Drug Dealer/Thief Nets 15 Years for Violent Assault

March 30, 2015 (McKinney, Texas) – Christian Cook, of Frisco, received 15 years in prison for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. Evidence showed that on the morning of March 5, 2013, Christian

25 Years for Dallas Man, Habitual Burglar

March 25, 2015 (McKinney, Texas) – Jerete Valdez, 39, of Dallas, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for a home burglary in Plano, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. Valdez, who had multiple prior convictions for burglary of

Wylie Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Intoxication Manslaughter

March 3, 2015 (McKinney, Texas) – Christopher Chensky, 50, of Wylie, received 14 years in prison for Intoxication Manslaughter, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. In the early morning hours of July 1, 2009, about 6 months after his

Allen Sex Offender Earns Two Life Sentences for Assaulting Teenager

February 26, 2015 (McKinney, Texas) – Joshua Karr, 32, of Allen, was sentenced to two life sentences for sexual assault of a child and online solicitation of a minor, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis.  At trial, evidence showed

McKinney Man Sentenced to 52 Years Without Parole for Sexually Abusing Child Relative

February 25, 2015 (McKinney, Texas) – Jason Daniel Sewell, 36, of McKinney, was sentenced to 52 years without the possibility of parole for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child and 10 years for Indecency with a Child by Contact,

Abuser Gets Maximum Sentence for Beating Girlfriend

February 18, 2015 (McKinney, Texas) – Jordan Andrew Kearney, 23, of Addison, was sentenced to the maximum 10 years in prison for his assault family violence conviction following a jury trial this week, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis.

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