Waco

Controversial ICE Detention Ends: Waco Man Noe Guerrero Returns Home After Charges Dropped

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WACO, Texas — Noe Guerrero, a local resident detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in July, has been released and is back home, as confirmed by his attorney. Guerrero was taken into custody on suspicion of not having the necessary immigration documents. However, just days after his arrest, the charges were dropped when it was determined that he did, in fact, possess the required documentation in his vehicle. Despite this, ICE chose to maintain his detention, triggering a wave of protests from community members advocating for his release in Waco. An Immigration Court … Read more

Waco Man Receives Life Sentence for Grievous Child Sexual Assault in Burnet County Trial

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WACO, Texas — A Burnet County jury has sentenced a man from Waco to life in prison for the sexual assault of a child. The decision came after a trial during which disturbing evidence depicted the severity of the offenses committed against a minor. The jury reached its verdict following several days of testimony that illustrated the impact of the crimes. Prosecutors presented a compelling case, detailing the timeline of events and the emotional and psychological damage inflicted on the young victim. Witnesses, including family members and experts, shared insights that underscored the trauma experienced … Read more

Landlord Murder Retrial Set for Dallas Man Following Eviction Dispute in Waco

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Waco, Texas – A Dallas man will face a second trial for capital murder starting Monday in Waco’s 19th State District Court. The case re-examines the man’s alleged role in a plot to rob and murder his former landlord in December 2022. 21-year-old Brandon Stephens, along with his co-defendant James Keylan Willis, also from Dallas, is accused of orchestrating the crime which resulted in the death of 59-year-old Stanley Wilcox. Last week, Willis received a life sentence without possibility of parole following his conviction for the same crime. According to authorities, Stephens and Willis conspired … Read more

Trial Underway as Waco Man Faces Justice in 2021 Fatal Shooting Case

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Waco, Texas – Jury selection is underway in the murder trial of a Waco man accused of a fatal shooting that occurred in 2021, which has captured the local community’s attention and raised questions about gun violence in the area. The accused, whose trial is now taking a significant step forward, faces charges in connection to a shooting that resulted in the death of another local resident, creating a palpable tension in the courtroom and around the city. This case brings to light another instance of violence that challenges the peace of this central Texas … Read more