Thursday was day three at the Gregg County Courthouse in the criminal trial of Kendall Damaal Johnson, of Tyler, who prosecutors say influenced a friend to stab Lashekia Shardae Kenney to death in September of 2021.
A new TV series revisits the case of a Tyler hospital serial killer, William Davis. Criminologist Dr. Bryanna Fox speaks about her death row interview with him for the show.
Strong emotions were on display in an East Texas courtroom today as allegations were made of a jilted ex-boyfriend, a crime of passion, and manipulation to commit murder.
A federal judge granted the delay due to a “family surgery” involving one of the attorneys for Longview resident Ryan Nichols. Nichols’ attorneys had been seeking a continuance, but not originally for the reason it has now been granted.
If anyone recognizes this suspect and/or suspect vehicle, please notify the Smith County Sheriff’s Office at (903) 566-6600 or Investigator Jason Hampton at (903) 590-2629.
The Angelina County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of those arrested in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Justavian Fann who was from the Jasper area.
A chase which ended in an officer-involved shooting death in Longview began when the man who was shot was caught driving on a flat tire, according to a report submitted to the state.
A scene of exiting vehicles blocking the path for emergency responders and suspects hiding behind a vehicle were described as part of the events following a trail ride shooting Saturday night.
A shooting took place at a location on Old New Harmony Road, causing what authorities described as a “chaotic scene.” Five guns were confiscated, and three suspects were detained.
Unfortunately, this week, some of the new playground equipment for the kids with mobility issues was damaged and signage was thrown over the bridge into the creek.
Payne Springs Chief of Police April Meadows and Officer Jonathan Hutchison, 40, were arrested around 11 a.m. Thursday morning at their respective houses in Mabank.
A Longview man accused of being a part of a deer-poaching ring is believed to have sold the illegally obtained meat and also guided clients on illegal hunts, according to arrest documents.