Articles by Michelle Gains
Two Defendants Sentenced to 15 Years in Connection with Fatal Fentanyl Overdose of 15-Year-Old Girl from Carrollton
Carrollton, TX - Lizbeth Prieto, 19, also known as Lizbeth Escamilla, and Cristian Lopez, 24, have each been sentenced for their roles in supplying fentanyl pills that resulted in the tragic overdose of a 15-year-old Carrollton girl. The sentencing, announced by U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton, reflects the serious consequences of drug trafficking in communities.
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Texas Juvenile Justice Department Considers New Facility in Ellis County
On Thursday, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department's governing board approved a potential location in Ellis County for a new juvenile facility. However, the site is pending approval from the Legislative Budget Board, and specific details about the location and facility design were not disclosed during the meeting.
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Dallas, TX - Man Charged After Injuring Flight Attendant Mid-Flight
Dallas, TX - A man who injured a flight attendant in an attempt to exit a plane mid-air has been federally charged, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.
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