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Adan Casas named new Waxahachie…
- Written by Daily Light report Daily Light report
- Created: 01 June 2018 01 June 2018
Waxahachie, TX - Waxahachie ISD announced Wednesday morning that Adan Casas, current principal of Finley Junior High, will become the principal of Waxahachie High School for the 2018-19 school year.
Ellis County law enforcement officers detail DWI arrests, procedures after false allegations
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 29 May 2018 29 May 2018
Waxahachie, TX - An investigation into allegations against a Texas DPS trooper made by Sherita Dixon-Cole after a DWI arrest last Sunday were quickly dispelled early Wednesday.
Woman who falsely accused DPS trooper of rape won't face additional charges
- Written by Fox News Fox News
- Created: 26 May 2018 26 May 2018
Waxahachie, TX - The woman who made false rape allegations against a Texas DPS trooper will not face any additional charges. The Ellis County District Attorney made the announcement Friday that no criminal charges will be filed
Lawyer apologizes for falsely accusing trooper of rape
- Written by Fox 4 News Fox 4 News
- Created: 23 May 2018 23 May 2018
Waxahachie, TX - An attorney is apologizing for spreading allegations that a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper sexually assaulted a woman during a traffic stop and arrest in North Texas. The apology came hours after DPS released two hours of the trooper’s body camera video.
Around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, a state trooper pulled over 37-year-old Sherita Dixon-Cole on suspicion of drunken driving. She told the trooper she was coming from Downtown Dallas and heading to her fiancé’s house in Waxahachie. She said she only had one drink.
VIDEO: Viral post spurs internal investigation into Texas state trooper; DPS refutes accusations
- Written by Travis M. Smith and Andrew Branca Travis M. Smith and Andrew Branca
- Created: 23 May 2018 23 May 2018
Waxahachie, TX - A viral social media post by New York-based media personality Shaun King sparked an internal investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety in Ellis County on Sunday.
Sherita Dixon Cole: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
- Written by Heavy.com News Heavy.com News
- Created: 22 May 2018 22 May 2018
Waxahachie, TX - A Texas State Trooper has been accused of sexually assaulting Sherita Dixon Cole before her arrest after a traffic stop, but the Texas Department of Public Safety has said that dash cam video doesn’t support the accusation.
Texas Police Address Sherita Dixon Cole Arrest Controversy
- Written by Kim LaCapria Kim LaCapria
- Created: 22 May 2018 22 May 2018
Waxahachie, TX - A woman named Sherita Dixon Cole said she was sexually assaulted during a traffic stop, but Texas police have denied her allegations. On 20 May 2018, writer and activist Shaun King shared a lengthy Facebookpost
Mayor Kevin Strength proclaims May as ‘Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month’
- Written by Ashley Ford Ashley Ford
- Created: 14 May 2018 14 May 2018
Waxahachie, TX - On April 27, Waxahachie Mayor Kevin Strength stood on the steps of the Ellis County Courthouse and proclaimed May as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.”
Judge rules trial for Italy High shooter open to the public; mother says coverage ‘hurt his feelings’
- Written by Ashley Ford Ashley Ford
- Created: 13 May 2018 13 May 2018
Waxahachie, TX - An Ellis County judge ruled the certification hearing for the 16-year-old Italy High School shooter will be open to the public and media.
Ennis man, 34, sentenced to 25 years for choking girlfriend until she passed out
- Written by Daily Light Daily Light
- Created: 13 May 2018 13 May 2018
Waxahachie, TX - An Ellis County jury found a 34-year-old Ennis man guilty Friday of choking a woman until she passed out last March. David Allen Kemp waived any appeal related to the case herd in the 40th District Court of Ellis County
