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Smith Co. man sentenced for attempted arson of methadone clinic

Smith Co. man sentenced for attempted arson of methadone clinic

A 55-year-old Tyler, Texas, building contractor has been sentenced for federal arson related charges in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
Harmony ISD substitute teacher pleads guilty to attempted sexual assault of a minor

Harmony ISD substitute teacher pleads guilty to attempted sexual assault of a minor

Upshur County officials tell KETK, Judy Langford, a substitute at Harmony ISD, entered plea of guilty to attempted sexual assault of a minor on Friday, May 17.  She was sentenced to five years in prison.
Smith Co. Sheriff's Office: 1 dead in shooting off HWY 64 West

Smith Co. Sheriff's Office: 1 dead in shooting off HWY 64 West

A shooting off 64 West leaves one man dead in the 100 block of Patton. Officials tell KETK, the shooting involved two men. One died and one is in custody for questioning but has not been arrested.
ADJOURNED: Court abruptly called off in Jodi Arias trial

ADJOURNED: Court abruptly called off in Jodi Arias trial

Court was abruptly canceled in the Jodi Arias trial Monday. Judge Sherry Stephens adjourned Monday's proceedings without giving a reason and simply told the jurors court was unable to proceed.
TX man arrested for 1962 murder of his wife; originally classified as ‘accidental drowning’

TX man arrested for 1962 murder of his wife; originally classified as ‘accidental drowning’

The family of a Lake Charles woman who died in 1962 never believed she accidentally drowned. That’s why they turned to an investigative reporter for help.
UPDATE: Sexual misconduct with a child trial date set for Kilgore man, woman

UPDATE: Sexual misconduct with a child trial date set for Kilgore man, woman

KETK UPDATE: According to Gregg County Sheriff's office the trial for Jesse Smith, 33, and Cassandra Stone, 32, at 9:00 a.m. this morning was held for a later time. Court will meet again on Tuesday morning.
Hero cop, who sat next to the first lady, charged with rape

Hero cop, who sat next to the first lady, charged with rape

A former "top cop," who had the honor of sitting next to first lady Michelle Obama during a televised presidential speech four years ago, is facing rape allegations.
TX 'Most Wanted' sex offender arrested in Dallas

TX 'Most Wanted' sex offender arrested in Dallas

Willie L. Sullivan, 57, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, is now in custody after being arrested on Thursday in Dallas. Sullivan has a violent criminal history and was wanted for parole violation and failure to register as a sex offender.
Smith Co. Sheriff's Office seeks help locating second Transport Services theft suspect

Smith Co. Sheriff's Office seeks help locating second Transport Services theft suspect

UPDATE: The Smith County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s help in locating William Ray Mikula, DOB 9.4.81.
Attempted Convenience Store Burglary

Attempted Convenience Store Burglary

An attempted convenience store burglary happened early this morning (Monday). It happened on HWY 69 South near flint.
ETX woman gets probation after spiking coffee with meth before delivering baby

ETX woman gets probation after spiking coffee with meth before delivering baby

Officials with Angelina County tell KETK, Amanda McAdams, 26, of Huntington, received probation after her newborn baby tested positive for meth.
2 Minnesota women sentenced for funding Somali militants

2 Minnesota women sentenced for funding Somali militants

A federal court has sentenced two Minnesota women to lengthy prison sentences for soliciting donations in the name of charity, then funneling the funds to Somali militants.
David, Sabrina Kimbley plead guilty to 5 counts of child endangerment, receive 4 yrs in prison

David, Sabrina Kimbley plead guilty to 5 counts of child endangerment, receive 4 yrs in prison

The parents of the Smith County toddler who was found dead in a septic tank last year pleaded guilty to child endangerment in a Smith County courtroom on Friday.
Cops: Kidnap suspect held after snatched girl's mom rams car

Cops: Kidnap suspect held after snatched girl's mom rams car

A 31-year-old man was charged with kidnapping Thursday, a day after the mother of a snatched 4-year-old girl chased down a car and rammed it with her own.
Third person indicted in Gregg County child sex assault

Third person indicted in Gregg County child sex assault

A third person has been indicted in Gregg County on charges connected to the sexual assault of a child younger than 6 this past year.