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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...needy families over the holiday season. According to a TCSO press release, the Brown Santa board of directors has..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"..."aggravated misapplication of fiduciary property," a second-degree felony. Allegedly, TCSO civilian employee Susan Rank failed to record the deposit..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Sheriff Shooting: A Very Different Story With the Same Ending

The shooting last week of Lennon Johnson by a Travis Co. deputy itself raises questions about the APD shooting last month.

"...of 27-year-old Lennon Johnson went like this: 15-year veteran TCSO Sgt. Gregory Truitt and 18-year veteran Deputy Dan Whitehead,..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Disputing the "Deputy' in Deputy Ruiz

Can a deputy still be a deputy without swearing to oaths required by law? One lawyer doesn't think so.

"..."We're confident that what they have is groundless," said TCSO spokesman Roger Wade. "The defense team is going down..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Austin Chronic: Notorious Lawyer Adam Reposa Gets Raided For Running an Illegal Dispensary

“I want to go to prison,” he claims, but no charges have been filed

"...officer, the search was led by the DEA, and TCSO SWAT also participated...."

March 15, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Confusion, Concerns Surround Response to County’s Dangerous Dogs

A partnership problem, or not?

"...TCSO spokesperson Kristen Dark later explained that when a deputy..."

March 23, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Travis County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Shot Dead Monday Morning

Craig Hutchinson shot and killed in his Round Rock backyard

"...Hutchinson, a 32-year veteran of TCSO who was set to retire in early September, had..."

July 25, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Lawsuit Accuses APD of Excessive Force

A lawsuit alleges blood draw during DWI arrest by APD involved choke hold

"...10 other, currently unidentifiable, employees of APD and the TCSO; the Plano organization Protouch Staffing (named in the suit..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Lawsuit Accuses APD of Excessive Force

Alleges blood draw during DWI arrest involved chokehold

"...10 other, currently unidentifiable employees of APD and the TCSO; the Plano organization Protouch Staffing (named in the suit..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Standard of Care

Are pregnant inmates receiving adequate medical treatment?

"...appears to be a lack of transparency and oversight. TCSO can't detail why they believe Williams received proper medical..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

S-Comm Emails

Sheriff and ICE eager pen pals

"...on ICE for press advisories later tweaked by the TCSO for a locally generated feel...."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Jailers Report DA Kicked Door

But no written reports of spitting

"...Video taken from the dash cam of the TCSO vehicle as well as footage made with a hand-held..."

April 19, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

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The APD drags its feet on cite-and-release law

"...enforcement agencies – including the Travis Co. Sheriff's Office. TCSO officials estimated that some 7,000 people were booked into..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"...in Pflugerville, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office. TCSO got a tip alleging the cafe was housing an..."

April 27, 2007 News Feature

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"...with the deputies in pursuit – running into a TCSO patrol car at one point, forcing it off the..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature

Keystone Kriminals

Burglars break into buidings under construction, leave digital photos of themselves behind

"...clumsiest (if not just completely incompetent) criminals: According to TCSO spokesman Roger Wade, on Feb. 1, burglars broke into..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"...robbery of the Oasis Mart at 12915 Dessau. The TCSO says a young man – between 16 and 19..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...driving. Beginning last Monday and running through July 11, TCSO and other area law enforcers will be out in..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Beaten at the Jailhouse?

An Austin woman claims a misdemeanor arrest led to a beating at the hands of Travis Co. jail guards

"...According to TCSO spokesman Roger Wade, jail records reflect that during her..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Jails Fail Again

"...Margo Frasier and Major David Balagia, who heads the TCSO's corrections division, repeatedly assured the commission that problems would..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"...was unarmed and asleep on the couch. An unidentified TCSO deputy fired a single shot that killed Martinez. The..."

Dec. 28, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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More internal problems at the new Travis County Central Booking facility?

"...fact, it seems officers had been expressing concerns to TCSO management before the facility even opened its doors April..."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin Chronic: The Many Crusades of Adam Reposa

Months after being raided, lawyer continues to taunt the courts, the cops, and Ken Paxton

"...phrase with “Ounce of Weed.” The song taunts both TCSO officers, who he calls “Plastic badge federales,” and the..."

June 14, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

You Have a Right to Counsel. So Why Doesn’t Travis County Allow Attorneys at Bail Hearings?

Get out of jail free $10K

"...commissioners approved funding for a staffing study focused on TCSO. But for the time being, staffing is still a..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The Austin Women Dispelling Stigma and Moving Mental Health Issues Forward

From Sheriff Sally Hernandez to state Rep. Celia Israel, local women are changing the conversation

"...year 2018, Integral Care trained 1,079 first responders from TCSO, Austin Police, and EMS to help divert individuals from..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Travis County Sheriff Apologizes for Embarrassing Internal Video

“Motivational” video re-creates galley slave scene from Ben-Hur

"...to "row faster!" The next shot is of a TCSO row test, with Hernandez looking on as instructors prod..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Travis County Plans New Women's Jail

Del Valle's new digs

"...inmates, "with room on-site to absorb future growth." While TCSO told me that its current correctional system capacity is..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

What Did Happen to Ruth Bettis?

1982 slaying remains unsolved

"...tip passed from the federal Drug Enforcement Administration to TCSO noted that the two cops were at Sugar's the..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Adam Reposa Can’t Beat the Rap

Infamous defense attorney currently in custody for contempt of court

"...he'd been effectively swept out of Travis County until TCSO published a warrant, and that Davis had ordered that..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Jeff Sessions' Empty Threat Against Sanctuary Cities

Immigration fearmongering continues for our intrepid AG

"...TCSO is "completely lawful and upholding the Constitution with our..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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