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DA Greg Willis Announces 50 Year Sentence for Allen Man Convicted of Possessing 1,800 Images and Videos of Child Sexual Abuse Material Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced that Carlos Wilfredo Cruz Rivera, 41, of Allen, Texas, has been sentenced to 50 years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography involving child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Rivera’s phone contained approximately 1,800 photos and videos that contained the illegal images, with some images of children under the age of 10. The Crime In June 2025, the @Allen_Police received seven CyberTip reports from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) after a user uploaded approximately 30 files of CSAM onto a cloud-based storage platform. NCMEC forwarded the tips to the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, which alerted Allen PD. The Investigation Detective William Brewer reviewed the material, confirmed it was CSAM, and obtained administrative subpoenas and search warrants. The investigation identified Carlos Wilfredo Cruz Rivera. On July 31, 2025, Detective Brewer executed a search warrant at Rivera’s Allen residence. Detective Jared McConathy interviewed Rivera, who initially denied involvement but later admitted to possessing the material when confronted with evidence. Forensic examination of Rivera’s seized devices revealed approximately 1,800 CSAM images and videos. The Sentence Cruz Rivera plead guilty to two first degree felony charges of possessing CSAM. After hearing evidence and testimony, Judge Kimberly Laseter sentenced Rivera to 50 years in prison on each charge, to run concurrently. Statement from District Attorney Greg Willis “This 50-year sentence ensures this man can never again prey on innocent children. Every CyberTip matters. Thanks to Allen police and NCMEC, another predator is off our streets. We will continue to use every tool available to protect our children from online exploitation.” Prosecution Team Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Ann Mathew and Katherine Burgess prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigator Stephanie Strickland. Report suspected child sexual exploitation: Submit tips anonymously to cybertip.org or contact your local police department. collincountyda.com/da-greg-willis… #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty

DA Greg Willis: Frisco Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Decades of Child Sexual Abuse Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced that Christopher John Greene, 53, of Frisco, Texas, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child he abused over a five year period, along with additional sentences 20 years in prison for Indecency with a Child and Possession of Child Pornography. The Crime Greene began sexually abusing the child when the victim was just 10 years old. The abuse continued until the child turned 15. Greene had ongoing access to the child through a relationship with the child’s family. In 2023 - 17 years after the abuse ended - the victim disclosed the crimes to a counselor, prompting a police investigation. The Investigation Frisco Police detectives interviewed the victim, who provided detailed accounts of the abuse that occurred in the early 2000s. During the investigation, three other men came forward, outcrying that Greene had abused them as children, with some incidents dating back as the 1980s. Frisco Police Detective Nessa McFarland led the investigation. After Greene’s arrest, detectives executed a search warrant at his home and seized a hard drive. Frisco Police Detective Walker Martin conducted forensic examination and recovered multiple images of child pornography. The Sentence Greene pleaded guilty to the charges last month and asked for the judge to determine punishment. After reviewing the evidence, including the testimony about the long-term pattern of abuse, Judge Angela Tucker sentenced Greene to 50 years in prison for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, 20 years for Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact, and 5 years for Possession of Child Pornography. By law, these sentences will run concurrently. Statement from DA Greg Willis “This sentence means a predator can no longer prey on the innocent, because for too long, the innocent have paid the price for his crimes,” said Willis after sentencing. Prosecution Team Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Pierce Richardson and Anthony D’Amore prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigator Greg Bowers and Victim Assistance Coordinator Valerie Miller. collincountyda.com/da-greg-willis… #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty

Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis recently had the opportunity to speak with Leadership Frisco Class XXIX, sharing an inside look at how our office works every day to pursue justice and protect the people of Collin County. From prosecuting serious crimes to working alongside law enforcement and supporting victims, DA Willis discussed the many ways prosecutors serve the community and uphold public safety. Mental Health Chief Prosecutor Kailey Gillman offered insightul context on how we deal with mental health in the criminal justice system. Thank you to the Frisco Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Frisco for the invitation and for fostering leaders who are committed to strengthening our community. #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #LeadershipFrisco #CollinCountyDA

🎉 Please join us in congratulating some of our outstanding prosecutors on their well-deserved promotions! 🎉 We are proud to recognize several dedicated attorneys whose hard work, professionalism, and commitment to justice have earned them promotions within the Felony Division: (L-R) ✨ Quinton Lowe – Promoted to Felony Prosecutor ✨ Kathryn Burgess – Promoted to Felony Prosecutor ✨ Greg Zhelezny – Promoted to Felony Prosecutor ✨ Emily Pratt – Promoted to Chief Felony Prosecutor ✨ Alex Haynes – Promoted to Chief Felony Prosecutor ✨ Wesley Crockett – Promoted to Felony Prosecutor ✨ Lindsey Graham – Promoted to Felony Prosecutor ✨ David Howell – Promoted to Mental Health Felony Prosecutor Their dedication to serving the people of Collin County and their pursuit of justice continue to make a meaningful impact in our community. Join us in congratulating them on this exciting achievement and thanking them for their continued service! #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty

DA Greg Willis: Allen Man Gets Life in Prison for Brutal Beating and Sexual Assault at Plano Hotel Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced that Detaron Fenley, 39, of Allen, Texas, was found guilty by a Collin County jury and given the maximum sentences of life in prison for Aggravated Sexual Assault and 20 years in prison for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The Crime In the early morning hours of September 24, 2024, @PlanoPoliceDept responded to a violent assault at a local hotel. Officers found extensive signs of a struggle, including significant blood throughout the room and on the walls. The female victim had been taken to the hospital; Plano Police Criminalists Susan Hassan, Ashley Canon, and Bao Nguyen processed the scene and recovered critical evidence. The Investigation At the hospital, the victim reported that a man entered her room, pulled a knife on her, and beat her severely as she fought back. She lost consciousness before being sexually assaulted. Hotel surveillance video showed the suspect arriving and leaving in a dark-colored BMW, which traffic cameras and detectives traced to Fenley. A search warrant at his residence recovered bloody clothing worn during the assault. Plano Police Detective Jonathan Hay, the lead investigator on the case, interviewed Fenley and obtained a partial confession. The Verdict and Sentence After hearing all the evidence, the jury quickly convicted Fenley on both counts. In the punishment phase, five women testified about years of violence, stalking, assault, and sexual assault by Fenley. The jury imposed the maximum sentences, which by law run concurrently. Statement from DA Greg Willis “This was a brutal rape, and the jury heard evidence that he had raped and terrorized other women. After seeing that pattern of violence, they made sure a dangerous sexual predator is now off the streets for good,” said Willis after sentencing. Prosecution Team Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Ashleigh Woodall and Christina Skipper prosecuted the case, aided by District Attorney Investigator Laurie Gibbs. District Attorney Investigator Sarah Putman assisted throughout the trial preparation process. #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty

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DA Greg Willis: Convicted Murderer Gets Life for Abusing Child – Even From Jail Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced today that Anthony Dewayne Taylor, 46, of Frisco, Texas, was sentenced to life in prison for Sexual Performance of a Child. Taylor, a career criminal and confirmed gang member, sexually abused a child across multiple states and multiple cities in Texas. The Crime After being paroled on a drug trafficking charge from Oklahoma in 2020, Taylor reconnected with the victim’s family and gained access to the child. Taylor began abusing the child when she was just 14 years old and continued until she was 16 years old. This abuse occurred in multiple states and multiple cities across Texas. In October 2022, Taylor was arrested for Murder in Oklahoma City and was held there in jail awaiting trial. Taylor ultimately pled guilty to murder in December 2024 and was sentenced to 10 years in prison (followed by 20 years parole). While awaiting trial, Taylor made numerous calls to the child from jail using a recorded line. Taylor directed the child to engage in lewd acts while the child was living in Collin County, leading to the sexual performance charges. The Investigation In December 2022, the child bravely out-cried to her family about the ongoing abuse, and her family reported the abuse to the @FriscoPD Department. The child was interviewed at the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County, where she provided details about the abuse and calls. Frisco Detective Kim Pruitt secured evidence at Taylor’s house consistent with the child’s description of abuse. Detective Pruitt also coordinated with the Oklahoma City Police Department to obtain the recorded jail calls. The Verdict and Sentence After hearing the evidence, a Collin County jury found Taylor guilty of Sexual Performance of a Child. During the punishment phase of trial, the jurors heard testimony about Taylor’s criminal history going all the way back to 1999, including the details of Taylor’s murder conviction. Due to his prior felony conviction, Taylor faced a punishment range of 5 to 99 years or life in prison. The jury sentenced Taylor to life in prison and assessed a $10,000 fine. Judge Richard Davis presided. Statement from DA Greg Willis “This convicted murderer continued to prey on a child even from behind bars. A Collin County jury saw the full picture and delivered the only sentence that protects the public and our children - life in prison,” said Willis following the verdict. Prosecution Team Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Anthony D’Amore and Claire Mosley prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigator Sarah Putman and Victim Assistance Coordinator Jill Moore. collincountyda.com/da-greg-willis… #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty

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DA Greg Willis’s Office Secures Life Sentence for Serial Child Predator in 1991 Cold Case Collin County Criminal District Attorney Greg Willis announced that Nicholas Carney, 65, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, was found guilty by a Collin County jury of aggravated sexual assault of a child and sentenced to life in prison for the August 1991 kidnapping and sexual assault of an eight-year-old child in Plano, Texas. The Crime On August 15, 1991, an eight-year-old child was kidnapped by a stranger in Plano while walking with a friend to a community pool. Over the course of several hours, the child was sexually assaulted before being released approximately 20 miles from her home. When the child was located, detectives and medical personnel collected DNA evidence. The child’s friend worked with Plano Texas Police Department Detective Larry Wilson to create a composite sketch of the perpetrator. Despite extensive efforts by multiple law-enforcement agencies, no suspect was identified at the time and the case went cold. DNA evidence was later submitted to the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science (SWIFS) in Dallas. In 2004, SWIFS developed a DNA profile of the perpetrator, which was entered into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). Although no suspect was identified, the profile was linked to an unsolved sexual assault case in Dallas. Investigators determined that on March 25, 1999, a nine-year-old child was kidnapped in Dallas while walking home from school with a friend. That child was sexually assaulted over several hours before being released approximately 40 miles away. DNA evidence was collected, and the child’s friend assisted ATF Agent Sharon Whittaker in creating a composite sketch. That case also remained unsolved. The Investigation In 2023, @PlanoPoliceDept Detective Aaron Benzick, @DallasPD Detective Elizabeth DeAngelis, and Texas Ranger Jason Shea reopened the cases and submitted the DNA evidence for forensic investigative genetic genealogy analysis. Investigators learned that Nicholas Carney lived in the Dallas area at the time of both offenses, drove vehicles consistent with the descriptions provided by the victims, and possessed driver’s license photographs consistent with the composite sketches. Working with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, detectives obtained a DNA sample from Carney. Testing confirmed that Carney’s DNA matched the perpetrator’s DNA in both the 1991 Plano case and the 1999 Dallas case. Carney was arrested and charged with multiple counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. Further investigation revealed that in 1980, while working as an ice-cream truck driver in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Carney was convicted of exposing himself to a six-year-old child and attempting to lure the child into his vehicle. The Verdict and Sentence After hearing the evidence, a Collin County jury found Carney guilty of aggravated sexual assault of a child and sentenced him to life in prison. The jury also assessed a $34 fine - one dollar for each year the crime went unsolved. Judge Richard Davis presided. Statement from DA Greg Willis “My office is here to protect children and remove dangerous predators from our communities. We will pursue these offenders as long as it takes so families can live in peace and children can grow up safe,” said Willis following the verdict. Prosecution Team Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Ashleigh Woodall and Ann Mathew prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigator Laurie Gibbs and Victim Assistance Coordinator Valerie Miller. collincountyda.com/da-greg-willis… #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty

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DA Greg Willis Announces Life without Parole Sentence in 2017 Frisco Capital Murder Cold Case Investigation and Prosecution Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced that Kerrico Carr, 44, of McKinney, was sentenced to Life in Prison without the Possibility of Parole after a Collin County jury found him guilty of a 2017 Capital Murder in Frisco. The Crime On June 30, 2017 at 10:46am, Frisco police responded to a neighborhood after receiving reports of a gunshot and a masked man armed with a firearm. Upon arrival, officers located the victim in a nearby yard with a fatal gunshot wound to the back. Eyewitnesses reported seeing two men arrive in a grayish-brown van. The driver was described as a shorter, heavyset man, while the passenger was taller and wearing a ski mask. Witnesses stated the driver approached the victim’s car parked outside his house. When the victim saw the men, he took off running between houses. The masked passenger chased after him and fired a single shot, striking the victim in the back. Both suspects then fled the scene in the van. The Investigation On the day of the murder, investigators spoke with members of the victim’s family, who stated the victim owed money to Carr and had been receiving threatening messages from him. After showing a photo lineup to the victim’s girlfriend, a man was initially arrested. Subsequent investigation revealed this man was nowhere near the crime scene, and he was later released. The case went cold after that. In 2023, the case was assigned to @FriscoPD Detectives Kyle Marks and Sanja Trtanj for a fresh look. Their new investigation identified a suspect who was present at the time of the murder. This suspect confirmed he was with Kerrico Carr on the day of the shooting and that Carr fired the fatal shot. Detectives then obtained an arrest warrant for Carr, who was arrested after being released from a Federal Correctional Facility in Arkansas, where he had been serving time for a federal criminal conviction for the offense of Conspiracy to Commit Identity Theft. Trial and Sentence During the trial, prosecutors presented a recorded jail call in which Carr admitted he was present at the scene of the murder and stated he had gone there to collect money the victim owed him. A co-defendant also testified against Carr, and his testimony was corroborated by the eyewitnesses and cell phone location data. The jury found Carr guilty of Capital Murder. He was automatically sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Judge Jennifer Edgeworth presided over the trial and pronounced the mandatory sentence. Statement from DA Greg Willis “Violent criminals should know that there is no statute of limitations for murder, and police and prosecutors never forget. This conviction brings delayed justice to a grieving family and ensures a violent murderer will never be free to walk our streets again,” said DA Willis after sentencing. Prosecution Team: Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Nick Lawrance and Kailey Gillman prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigators Michael Coleman and Laurie Gibbs and with legal support from Amy Murphy and John Rolater and victim support from Valerie Miller. collincountyda.com/da-greg-willis… #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty

DA Greg Willis Announces Maximum Sentence for Online Solicitation of a Minor Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced that Brent Lane Allen, 55, of Dallas, was sentenced to the maximum 20 years in prison for Online Solicitation of a Minor and the maximum 10 years in prison for Possession of a Controlled Substance, after a Collin County jury found him guilty. Crime On April 10, 2024, a multi-agency regional task force conducted an undercover operation to identify online sexual predators. Allen responded to a Craigslist ad posted by an undercover Texas DPS Special Agent featuring what appeared to be an underage girl and a phone number. Allen quickly asked the “girl’s” age, learned she was supposedly 14, and continued - sending explicit text messages, describing planned sexual acts, and arranging a meeting that night. He drove 40 minutes from Dallas to a Collin County park, where he arrived at 9:30 p.m. and was arrested. He had 2.5 grams of methamphetamine and a loaded firearm. A search of Allen’s phone revealed the Craigslist photo, the explicit messages, and numerous additional texts about narcotics, firearms trafficking, and solicitation of prostitution. Trial and Sentence After a three-day trial, the jury convicted Allen of Online Solicitation of a Minor and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Prosecutors also proved four prior felony drug convictions in Dallas County. Judge Jennifer Edgeworth sentenced Allen to 20 years and 10 years, the statutory maximums, to run concurrently. By law, Allen must now register as a sex offender for life. Statement from DA Willis “When any man, much less a convicted felon, seeks out a 14-year-old for sex and drives here to do it, that person is a danger to every child in our community. My office will keep locking up predators like this because protecting our kids is non-negotiable,” stated Willis. Prosecution Team Assistant Criminal District Attorneys John Evans and Baileigh Hale prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigators Stephanie Strickland and Jennifer Gomez and Legal Secretary Lisa McCurdy. collincountyda.com/da-greg-willis… #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty