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DA Greg Willis Announces 75-Year Sentence for Man Who Possessed Child Pornography Including the Sexual Assault of Toddlers Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced today that a Collin County jury sentenced Joshua Turner, 31, of Celina, to 75 years in prison for Possession of Visual Material Depicting Sexual Assault. The Crime On October 19, 2025, the @CelinaPolice received a tip from the @NCMEC that Turner was viewing child pornography. When the investigation began, Turner started deleting evidence from his devices. Detectives were still able to recover several images and videos of child pornography, including material depicting the sexual assault of toddlers. The Investigation Further review of Turner’s devices by Detectives DeGroot and Crumley revealed that he had been messaging with several minors on platforms including Kik, Session, and Telegram. The investigation also showed that Turner had engaged in sexual intercourse with a 14 year old after providing her with alcohol. Turner had also sent disturbing messages describing sexual acts he wanted to commit on children as young as three years old. The Trial and Sentence On October 28, 2026, Joshua Turner pled guilty to Possession of Visual Material Depicting Sexual Assault. A Collin County jury then sentenced him to 75 years in prison. Judge Rayburn Nall presided over the case. Statement from District Attorney Greg Willis: “This man possessed especially despicable child pornography including the sexual assault of toddlers, messaged multiple minors, and engaged in sexual intercourse with a 14 year old after giving her alcohol. A jury sentenced him to 75 years in prison. Those who exploit children will be held accountable.” Prosecution Team Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Madison Dickson and Pierce Richardson prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigators Sarah Putman, Greg Bowers, Keith Putman, and Victim Assistance Coordinator Melissa White. collincountyda.com/da-greg-w… #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty

DA Greg Willis Announces 50-Year Sentence Without Parole for Prosper Youth Softball Coach Convicted of Continuously Sexually Assaulting a Child Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced today that a Collin County jury convicted Michael Angel Garcia, 37, of Prosper, of Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child under 14 and Sexual Assault of a Child. He was sentenced to 50 years in prison without parole. The Crime Garcia had ongoing access to the child as her longtime youth softball coach. He sexually assaulted her from the time she was six years old until she was fourteen. On August 25, 2025, the family and medical staff contacted police after learning the child was pregnant. DNA testing confirmed Garcia was the father of the baby. The Investigation The child was taken to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County for a forensic interview, where she disclosed years of abuse. Prosper Police Detective Seth Cockerham executed a search warrant at Garcia’s home and collected DNA evidence consistent with the child’s outcry. Additional evidence supporting the outcry was found on Garcia’s phone, including searches about how to terminate a pregnancy. Garcia was apprehended in Hillsboro, Texas, while attempting to flee to Mexico. The Trial and Sentence A Collin County jury found Garcia guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child and Sexual Assault of a Child. He was sentenced to 50 years in prison on the Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child charge and 20 years in prison on the Sexual Assault of a Child charge. The sentences will run concurrently. By law, a sentence for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child is served without eligibility for parole. Judge Richard Davis presided over the trial and assessed the sentence. Statement from District Attorney Greg Willis: “This man used his position as a child’s youth softball coach to sexually abuse her for years, beginning when she was six years old. The abuse continued until she became pregnant with his child. A jury convicted him, and he was sentenced to 50 years without parole. Those who abuse children while in a position of trust will be held accountable.” Prosecution Team Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Allison Barber and Ashleigh Woodall prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigator Sarah Putman and Victim Assistance Coordinator Melissa White. collincountyda.com/da-greg-w… #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty

🏆Congratulations, Angelique! 🏆 We are proud to celebrate Assistant District Attorney Angelique for receiving the Outstanding Rookie Award at the 2026 MADD North Texas Law Enforcement Recognition Awards! This well deserved honor recognizes a commitment to pursuing justice, holding impaired drivers accountable, and helping keep our communities safe. We are grateful for the dedication and hard work that make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Please join us in congratulating Angelique on this outstanding achievement! @MADDNational #MADD #OutstandingRookie #EndImpairedDriving #CommunitySafety

DA Greg Willis Announces 65 Year Sentence for Child Predator Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced today that a Collin County jury convicted Ivan Espinoza-Montes, 21, of McKinney, of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and sentenced him to 65 years in prison. The Crime In October 2024, the @CollinCoSO, Texas responded after a child made an outcry of sexual abuse by a family friend who had been staying in the home. Early that morning, Espinoza-Montes was found in the child’s room while the rest of the family was asleep. When the mother discovered him in the child’s bed, she immediately called law enforcement. The Investigation Detective Ryan Nance investigated the case. The child was forensically interviewed at the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County, where she disclosed details of the abuse. She also underwent a sexual assault examination at the Turning Point Rape Crisis Center. DNA evidence collected during the exam corroborated the child’s outcry. The Sentence Espinoza-Montes was found guilty by a Collin County Jury of the first-degree felony charge of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. During the punishment phase, the jury heard evidence that at the time of this offense he was out on bond from Titus County facing pending charges that included two counts of Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant, Evading Arrest with a Motor Vehicle, and Theft of a Firearm. After hearing evidence and testimony, the jury assessed punishment at 65 years in prison. Judge Jim Pruitt presided over the trial. Statement from District Attorney Greg Willis “This man was welcomed into a family’s home as a friend, and he then betrayed that trust by sexually assaulting a child. A Collin County jury saw the evidence and delivered a 65-year sentence. We will always fight to protect our children and hold predators accountable.” Prosecution Team Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Pierce Richardson and Ann Mathew prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigators Sarah Putman and Glen Blackmon. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, please report it. Call the Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400 (available 24/7) or report online at txabusehotline.org. If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. collincountyda.com/da-greg-w… #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty

DA Greg Willis Announces Princeton Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Prohibited Sexual Conduct Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced that Leslie Price, 41, of Princeton, was sentenced to the maximum Life in Prison for Prohibited Sexual Conduct, after a Collin County jury found him guilty. The Crime On September 10, 2024, Amarillo Police responded to a delayed outcry of sexual assault. The 17-year-old victim reported that her father, Leslie Price, had sexually assaulted her while she was living with him in Princeton. At the time of her outcry, the victim was three months pregnant with Price’s child. The Investigation After a forensic interview, the case was transferred to the Princeton Police Department TX. Price was arrested shortly thereafter. Investigators seized two of his phones, which contained Google searches inquiring whether a 17-year-old could get pregnant, ways for his daughter to obtain an abortion, and the age of consent in Texas. The victim gave birth in March 2025. Princeton Police obtained DNA samples from Price, the victim, and the baby. Testing confirmed that Price was the biological father of both his daughter and his granddaughter. The Trial and Sentence At trial, prosecutors presented the DNA evidence proving that Price had engaged in sexual intercourse with his 17-year-old daughter. The jury found him guilty of Prohibited Sexual Conduct. During the punishment phase, the State introduced evidence of Price’s prior prison sentences for Assault Family Violence and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity. Judge Kimberly Laseter assessed the maximum punishment of life in prison. Statement from DA Willis “Leslie Price committed the ultimate betrayal — he sexually assaulted his own 17-year-old daughter and fathered her child. A Collin County jury convicted him and the judge sentenced him to life in prison. This verdict protects our community and delivers justice for a young victim who showed tremendous courage.” Prosecution Team Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Kathryn Burgess and Mollie Thompson prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigator Michael Bennett with legal support from John Rolater and victim support from Jill Moore and Valerie Miller. collincountyda.com/da-greg-w… #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty

DA Greg Willis Announces Frisco Man’s 50 Year Sentence for Machete Attack on Security Officer Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced today that Malik Charles Anthony Davis, 27, of Frisco, Texas, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the offense of Aggravated Assault against a Security Officer. The Crime Since early 2025, Davis attended the Islamic Center of Frisco, claiming to be homeless and asking for food and occasional shelter, which they provided. On June 7, 2025, the victim — an armed security guard and member of the Islamic Center — was closing down the building. The victim believed he was alone when Davis, concealed in the locker room area wearing all black clothing with a hood over his face, silently approached from behind. Davis then struck the victim multiple times with a machete, causing serious injury. During the attack, the victim’s firearm fell from his holster. Davis picked it up and tried to flee the scene. He was arrested nearby. @FriscoPD Detective Travis Chapman and Lieutenant Jeffrey Inmon investigated the case. The Trial During trial, prosecutors presented surveillance video of the violent attack. Additional surveillance video showed Davis preparing for the attack as well as his movements immediately afterward, including changing clothes to conceal his identity as he fled. Jurors also heard from the victim, who recounted the sudden ambush and the long mental and physical recovery process he has endured. In the punishment phase, jurors heard additional evidence that, while in custody in the Collin County Jail, the defendant threatened to kill his cellmate. The Verdict and Sentence A Collin County jury found Davis guilty of Aggravated Assault on a Security Officer and sentenced him to 50 years in prison. The jury also found him guilty of Theft of a Firearm and sentenced him to 180 days in a Felony State Jail facility. Judge Tom Nowak presided over the case. Statement from DA Greg Willis: “This coward hid in a place of worship that had shown him compassion, then violently ambushed a security officer with a machete and tried to steal his firearm. A Collin County jury sent him to prison for 50 years. We will not tolerate violence against those who protect our community.” Prosecution Team Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Justin Alexander and Alex Haynes prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigator Bobby Hill, Victim Assistance Coordinator Melissa White, and Legal Secretary Kim Mandhlazi. collincountyda.com/da-greg-w… #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty

DA Greg Willis: McKinney Man Gets Life Without Parole for Capital Murder in Planned Robbery Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced that Donte Murry, 26, of McKinney, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for Capital Murder after a Collin County jury convicted him. The Crime On April 28, 2024, around 2:00 p.m., @McKinneyPolice Department responded to reports of gunfire in a neighborhood. Witnesses observed a man approach a white vehicle parked on the street, argue with the occupant, and fire multiple shots. After the shooting, the suspect returned to the vehicle, rummaged through it, removed items, and fled on foot. Officers found the victim inside the white vehicle with a gunshot wound to the chest. The Investigation Crime scene investigators recovered a .45 caliber shell casing inside the victim’s vehicle that was later matched to a handgun found in Murry’s backpack. Investigators determined Murry and the victim had exchanged gunfire during a planned drug deal that turned into an armed robbery. Muddy footprints led officers to a nearby residence where the McKinney SWAT Team helped locate Murry and execute a search warrant. Officers recovered Murry’s firearm, the victim’s stolen firearm, and marijuana taken from the victim’s vehicle. In a recorded interview with Detective Mark Brydges, Murry repeatedly lied before admitting the meeting was for a drug deal and that he intended to rob the victim. The Trial and Sentence Prosecutors presented Murry’s recorded interview and incriminating text messages proving he planned the robbery. A Collin County jury convicted him of Capital Murder. Judge Kimberly Laseter presided over the trial and assessed the automatic sentence of life in prison without parole. Statement from DA Greg Willis “This defendant planned an armed robbery, murdered the victim, and then tried to cover it up with lies. A Collin County jury saw through it all and held him fully accountable. Thanks to strong police work and effective prosecution, he will never threaten our community again.” Prosecution Team Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Mollie Thompson and Ann Mathew prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigators Michael Bennett, legal support from John Rolater, and victim support from Jill Moore. collincountyda.com/da-greg-w… #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty

DA Greg Willis: Serial Child Predator Gets Life without Parole Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced that Donald Byron Joachim, 65, of Rosenberg, Texas, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child committed in Celina, Texas, from 2017 to 2020. The Crime: Predator Exploited Family Trust to Abuse Child for Years Joachim had ongoing access to the child through a relationship with the child’s family. Joachim sexually abused the victim over the course of many years, starting when the child was a toddler and ending when she was 13 years old. When the victim was 14 years old, she disclosed the abuse to her sister in-law. The abuse was then reported to the Comal County Sheriff’s Office. Investigation Exposes Decades of Serial Grooming and Abuse of Multiple Victims The child was interviewed at the Comal County Children’s Advocacy Center, where she provided details about the abuse. The abuse occurred not only in Celina, where the child’s family lived from 2017 to 2020, but also in Canyon Lake and Austin, Texas. After the outcry, Joachim confessed to several family members that he had abused the child. During the investigation, multiple other children disclosed that Joachim had previously abused them. Joachim had abused these children in the late 90’s and early 2000’s, using his relationship with the children’s families to groom the children and gain access to them. The Verdict and Sentence of Life without Parole After hearing all the evidence, a Collin County jury found Joachim guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child and sentenced Joachim to life in prison. By law, a sentence for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child is without eligibility for parole. Judge Tom Nowak presided over the trial. Statement from DA Greg Willis "For too long, this predator exploited trust within families to abuse multiple children across years and locations. Today’s life-without-parole sentence sends a clear message that Collin County will relentlessly pursue justice and safeguard our children," said Willis after sentencing. Prosecution Team Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Pierce Richardson and Allison Barber prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigator Greg Bowers and Victim Assistance Coordinator Melissa White. collincountyda.com/da-greg-w… #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty

A privilege to spend the morning with Leadership Allen Class 37! This impressive class heard from DA Greg Willis about how how we work each day to protect the community by locking up violent and repeat offenders, as well as the role of prosecutors generally, and finally how our office is organized to make us most effective. Thank you for your desire to serve and be part of making our community even better. @AllenFairview #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty

Applications are now open for the next session of the Citizen Prosecutor Academy! This free 12-week program offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how the justice system works to protect Collin County citizens. ☑️ Meet the prosecutors who fight for justice every day ☑️ Hear directly from judges and law enforcement ☑️ Learn how major cases are built—and tried ☑️ See the daily work your DA’s Office does to keep our community safe Whether you’re passionate about justice, curious about the legal system, or simply want to be more informed—this program is for you. 📍 Collin County Courthouse 🗓️ Weekly evening sessions 💼 Free to attend | Limited spots available Gain insight. Make connections. See justice in action. Apply today: collincountyda.com/citizen-p… #CitizenProsecutorAcademy #CollinCountyDA #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCounty

DA Greg Willis Announces Maximum Sentence for Frisco Serial Stalker Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced that Robert Bevers, 40, of Frisco, was sentenced to the maximum 20 years in prison for stalking a Collin County woman in 2024. The sentence followed evidence showing that Bevers had also targeted four other women dating back as far as 2016. The Crime In 2022, a 27-year-old Frisco woman began finding unsolicited gifts left on her porch by Bevers—a man she had never met. Her family installed surveillance cameras that captured Bevers’s car repeatedly circling the home. The victim obtained a civil protective order, which Bevers appealed. After that order was set aside, he resumed contacting her in 2024—sending messages over social media and email that became increasingly sexual and racist. She reported the conduct to Frisco Police, which opened a felony stalking investigation. The Investigation and Arrest Detective Brenna Bearden led the investigation, securing search warrants for cell-phone, social-media, and location data. Records showed Bevers first tried to contact the victim as early as 2016—initially under his own name, later through fake accounts. After an extensive investigation, Detective Bearden obtained an arrest warrant, and U.S. Marshals Task Force agents arrested Bevers on April 29, 2024. The Trial Trial began on October 28, 2025. A Collin County jury quickly found Bevers guilty of stalking, a third-degree felony that carries up to 10 years in prison. Because prosecutors alleged a prior-conviction enhancement, the punishment range increased to a maximum of 20 years. During a two-day punishment hearing before State District Judge Kim Laseter, prosecutors proved that Bevers was a serial stalker who had harassed four other women. The women described eerily similar experiences: two former college classmates, the younger sister of a high-school teammate, and a Dallas criminal defense attorney—none of whom had ever met Bevers. One victim asked for the maximum sentence so the group could finally have “a moment of peace.” The court also heard that, as a juvenile, Bevers was committed to the Texas Youth Commission and, as an adult, served a five-year prison term for aggravated assault against his grandmother. Judge Laseter sentenced Bevers to the maximum 20 years in prison and imposed a $10,000 fine. Statement from DA Greg Willis “Serial stalkers like this destroy their victims’ peace of mind,” said Willis. “My office exists to protect the people of Collin County, and that protection includes making sure those who prey on women face the full weight of the law.” Prosecution Team Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Dewey Mitchell and Kailey Gillman prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigator Sarah Putman and Victim Assistance Coordinator Jill Moore. #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCounty #CollinCountyDA