Greg Willis

Jury Finds High School JROTC Instructor Guilty of Indecent Assault on Student Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced that a Collin County jury found Michael Christopher Songy, age 44, of Frisco, guilty of Indecent Assault for improper touching of one of his high school students. The Crime Songy was the student’s JROTC instructor at Prosper Rock Hill High School for 2 years. The week before graduation, Songy had the 18 year old student alone in the classroom supply closet. Songy initiated a hug and then began touching the student inappropriately under the shirt. After the assault, Songy put his phone number on a sticky note and gave it to the student. The student bravely outcried to a teacher about what had happened to her. The Investigation The child was then interviewed by Prosper ISD Police where she turned over the sticky note with Songy’s phone number. Police were also able to recover phone and computer evidence, including a message Songy sent the day after the assault asking the victim to come to his classroom again. Songy was then arrested for the Class A misdemeanor crime of Indecent Assault, the highest charge available for this conduct. The Verdict and Sentence A Collin County jury found Songy guilty of Indecent Assault after hearing all the evidence. Judge David Waddill will assess the punishment for Songy on November 12th. Statement of District Attorney Greg Willis “A Collin County jury found this defendant guilty of indecently assaulting one of his students. Holding adults accountable when they violate the trust placed in them by students is important, and that is what the jury did here.” Prosecution Team Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Logan Goodwin and Caitlyn Jones prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigator Xavier Badillo and Victim Assistance Coordinator Valerie Miller. #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty

DA Greg Willis Announces 60 Year Sentence for Man Who Shot his Wife Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced today that a Collin County jury convicted Abelardo Espinoza, 56, of Carrollton, of Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury to a Family Member. He was sentenced to 60 years in prison. The Crime In the early hours of June 22, 2024, Frisco Police Department responded to a 7-Eleven on El Dorado Parkway and Preston Road after a caller reported that her husband had shot her. Officers found the victim with gunshot wounds to her face and shoulder. Her vehicle also had multiple bullet holes. After the shooting, Espinoza abandoned his car, changed his shirt, discarded the gun, and arranged for a friend to pick him up. He was later arrested by Carrollton Texas Police Department. The Investigation Detective Miranda Hernandez investigated the case. The victim identified her soon-to-be ex-husband as the shooter. Security footage from businesses along the Dallas North Tollway and El Dorado Parkway showed Espinoza following the victim and his actions after the shooting, including dumping the car and shirt and being picked up by a friend. After his arrest, Espinoza confessed to his daughter that he had shot the victim. The Sentence A Collin County jury found Espinoza guilty of the first-degree felony of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Causing Serious Bodily Injury to a Family Member. During the punishment phase, the State presented additional evidence that Espinoza possessed child pornography images and videos, as well as bestiality material. After hearing the evidence, visiting Judge Michael Snipes assessed punishment at 60 years in prison. Statement from District Attorney Greg Willis “This man shot his wife in the face and shoulder, then tried to cover his tracks by dumping his car, his shirt, and the gun. A jury convicted him, and he was sentenced to 60 years in prison. Holding domestic violence offenders accountable is a priority for this office.” Prosecution Team Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Samantha Shaffer and Ann Mathew prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigator Robin Laughon and Victim Assistance Coordinator Dixie Hardin. collincountyda.com/da-greg-w… #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty @FriscoPD @CarrolltonTXPD

DA Greg Willis Announces Life Without Parole Sentence for Celina Man Who Murdered Former Girlfriend During Home Invasion Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced today that a jury convicted Karl Andrew Stanley, 55, of Celina, of Capital Murder. Under Texas law, that conviction carries an automatic sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Stanley killed a former girlfriend while burglarizing her home in retaliation for her reporting his stalking behavior to the Celina Police Department. The Crime On November 25, 2024, Celina Police received a call from a carpenter working at the victim’s home in the Mustang Lakes subdivision. The caller reported that Stanley broke into the home armed with a car jack and began striking the victim with it. The caller wrestled the car jack away from him, but Stanley followed the victim inside the home and began strangling her with his hands. When officers arrived, they found Stanley inside the home mere feet from the victim’s body with her blood and hair on his hands. The Investigation Detective Joseph Shires obtained search warrants for the victim’s home, Stanley’s DNA, and his vehicle. The car jack was recovered outside the home as described by the witness. DNA analysis confirmed the victim’s blood was on Stanley’s hands. A document titled “grudge list” was found in his vehicle, with the victim’s name listed first. Detective Frank Alegre testified that beginning in early November 2024 the victim had reported Stanley’s harassing and stalking behavior to Celina PD. Stanley had recently been criminally trespassed from the victim’s home and was arrested by Celina police two days before the murder for violating that warning. Detective Alegre further testified that he had obtained a stalking arrest warrant for Stanley just two hours before the killing. The Sentence Stanley pled not guilty to Capital Murder. After hearing the evidence, a Collin County jury deliberated less than an hour before finding him guilty. Texas law required an automatic sentence of life in prison without parole, which Judge Richard Davis imposed. Statement from District Attorney Greg Willis “This man killed a woman in her own home because she reported his stalking to police. He broke in with a car jack, attacked her, and strangled her. A Collin County jury convicted him, and now he will spend every day of the rest of his life in prison while her family will live every day with their loss. Prosecution Team Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Cresta Garland and Alex Oestreich prosecuted the case, assisted by ADA Edith Anthony, Investigator Robin Laughon, and Victim Assistance Coordinator Melissa White. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.7233 collincountyda.com/da-greg-w… @CelinaPolice #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty

DA Greg Willis Announces 75-Year Sentence for Frisco Man Who Stabbed Lyft Driver While Planning to Kidnap Child Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced today that Antwain Karmen Williams, 20, of Frisco, was sentenced to 75 years in Prison for Aggravated Robbery. The Crime On December 16, 2024, Frisco Police responded to a 911 call of a vehicle taken at knifepoint. Officers found the victim suffering from multiple knife wounds, including a slit throat and a severely cut hand. Before emergency surgery, the victim told police he was a Lyft driver and the attacker was his passenger. The victim survived. The Investigation Within hours, Frisco Detective Justin Freeman obtained information from Lyft identifying the last rider. Although a fake name was used, the email and phone number linked to Antwain Karmen Williams. Records showed Williams had an outstanding arrest warrant for Sexual Performance of a Child involving a 13-year-old victim. Snapchat messages recovered from Williams showed he planned to steal the car that night in order to kidnap the same 13-year-old. Law enforcement tracked Williams, who fled in the stolen vehicle, crashed into another car, and was taken into custody by Texas DPS Trooper Justin Diaz. In a post-arrest interview, Williams first blamed a fictional person named “Landon,” then claimed the Lyft driver had locked him in the car and that he attacked only to escape. Additional evidence included a Snapchat photo of Williams smirking while holding the stolen keys with the caption “we mobile baby,” and earlier messages stating “I’m boutta get a car.” The Trial and Sentence Williams pled guilty to the first-degree felony of Aggravated Robbery. Jurors heard evidence of the robbery, the pending Sexual Performance of a Child case involving the 13-year-old, and other bad acts. Detective Walker Martin testified about phone evidence showing the illegal nature of Williams’ relationship with the child victim. Jurors also heard that Williams had spoken sexually with a 14-year-old, recorded and posted videos of sexual encounters with two prior girlfriends who were 16 and 17 at the time without their permission, and threatened to “jump” another person upon release. The jury sentenced Williams to 75 years in prison. Judge Jim Pruitt presided. Statement from District Attorney Greg Willis “This man attacked a hardworking Lyft driver at knifepoint, nearly killing him with a slit throat and severe wounds, as part of a plan to kidnap a 13-year-old child. A Collin County jury heard the full evidence and delivered a 75-year sentence. Our community won’t tolerate this kind of violence.” Prosecution Team Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Alex Haynes and Anthony D’Amore prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigator Greg Bowers. Report suspected child sexual exploitation: Submit tips anonymously to cybertip.org or contact your local police department. collincountyda.com/da-greg-w… #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty @FriscoPD

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Keith Putman: a two-time Supervisor of the Year Nominee with 17 years at Frisco PD and over 25 years of law enforcement experience. Now, he’s bringing years of leadership and investigative experience to our team. During his time with Frisco PD, Keith served as a Police Sergeant, where he gained valuable experience in law enforcement leadership and investigations. He supervised criminal, civil, and internal investigations and served on the SWAT team. Through his work, Keith led a complete overhaul of Professional Standards investigation completion and retention processes, created and continued to refine Family Violence documentation forms, and improved training protocols for several essential programs. In addition, Keith holds multiple certifications and licenses, including a Master Peace Officer License and Law Enforcement Instructor Certificate. We are so lucky to have you on our team, Keith! 🎉 #CollinCounty #CollinCountyDA #NewHire #Investigator #PersuingJustice

Serial Sexual Predator who Abused Autistic Child Gets 50 Years No Parole Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced today that Marty Duwayne Griego, 52, of Denton, Texas, was sentenced to 50 years in prison without parole for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Disabled Individual after sexually abusing a severely autistic child. The Crime Griego had an ongoing relationship with the child’s family that gave him access to the victim. Over the course of a year, he repeatedly sexually abused the severely autistic child, with the abuse ending when she was 15 years old. The crimes came to light when Griego assaulted the victim in front of another child, who immediately outcried to authorities. @PlanoPoliceDept was notified. The Investigation The victim underwent a medical exam that produced DNA evidence linking Griego to the abuse. She was then forensically interviewed at the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County, where she provided detailed accounts of repeated abuse occurring in Plano, Carrollton, and Corpus Christi. Plano Police Detective Catherine Foreman led the investigation. The Verdict and Sentence On April 22, 2026, a Collin County jury convicted Griego of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Disabled Individual. During the punishment phase, jurors heard evidence that Griego had also sexually abused another child and had sexually assaulted an adult who reported the crime after his arrest. The jury assessed punishment at 50 years in prison. By law, the sentence carries no eligibility for parole. Judge Rayburn Nall presided over the trial. Statement from DA Greg Willis “A serial predator who preyed on a severely disabled child will never walk free again. This 50-year, no-parole sentence delivers the justice our most vulnerable victims deserve.” Prosecution Team Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Jean-Marie Anderson and Wendy Correa prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigator Greg Bowers and Victim Assistance Coordinator Melissa White. collincountyda.com/serial-se… #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty

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-w… #PursuingJustice #ProtectingOurCommunity #CollinCountyDA #CollinCounty