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Welcome to the official page of the Collin County Criminal District Attorney's Office! We invite you to join us on this mission.

The mission of Collin County Criminal District Attorney Greg Willis and his staff is to pursue justice and protect our community. This page was created to provide the citizens of Collin County insight into the operation of their Criminal District Attorney’s Office, access to information about the office and its services, and to provide a platform with which to interact with our agency. We want to hear from you! We welcome your comments and encourage you to share your thoughts, experiences, and questions.

11/03/2026

It's Election Day! 🗳️

Click the link below to find your nearest polling location ⬇️

https://www.collincountytx.gov/elections/polling-locations?electionId=75&scheduleType=ed&electionDesc=November%203,%202026%20Uniform%20Election

11/02/2026

DA Greg Willis Announces 75-Year Sentence for Man Who Possessed Child Po*******hy 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 Celina Police Department received a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children that Turner was viewing child po*******hy. When the investigation began, Turner started deleting evidence from his devices. Detectives were still able to recover several images and videos of child po*******hy, including material depicting the s*xual 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 s*xual in*******se with a 14 year old after providing her with alcohol. Turner had also sent disturbing messages describing s*xual 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 po*******hy including the s*xual assault of toddlers, messaged multiple minors, and engaged in s*xual in*******se 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.

https://collincountyda.com/da-greg-willis-announces-75-year-sentence-for-man-who-possessed-child-po*******hy-including-the-s*xual-assault-of-toddlers/

10/31/2026

🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 👻

A few reminders to help keep Halloween safe and fun for everyone:

👻 Watch for pedestrians and trick-or-treaters
🔦 Carry a flashlight and stay visible
🎃 Stick with a group
🚗 Never drive impaired

Have a spook-tacular Halloween, Collin County!

10/30/2026

🎉 Congratulations on your promotions, Chloe and Valarie! 🎉

Your hard work and dedication to serving Collin County have not gone unnoticed. We’re excited to see all that you’ll accomplish in your new roles!

Please join us in congratulating Chloe Blackmon on her promotion to Secretary and Valarie Hernandez on her promotion to Legal I Secretary!

We’re proud to have you both on our team. Congratulations, Chloe and Valarie! 👏

10/29/2026

DA Greg Willis Announces 5 Year Prison Sentence for McKinney Trainer Convicted of Sexual Assault of a Child and Improper Relationship between Educator and Student

Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced today that a Collin County jury sentenced Lindsey Post, 36, of McKinney, to five years in prison after she pled guilty to two counts of Sexual Assault of a Child and Improper Relationship between Educator and Student.

The Crime

Post had ongoing access to the child as an athletic trainer at McKinney North High School. They met in 2025 when the victim had broken her arm and needed physical therapy with Post. During that time, Post groomed the child into trusting her and then began s*xually assaulting the victim.

The Investigation

On January 27, 2026, the victim told her parents about the abuse, and they contacted police. McKinney Police Department investigators found inappropriate messages between Post and the victim. While on bond, Post violated the conditions of her bond by having a phone call with the victim.

The Sentence

On October 16, 2026, Lindsey Post pled guilty to the charges. This week a Collin County jury heard the evidence and assessed punishment at five years in prison. As a result of her conviction for Sexual Assault of a Child, Post is required to register as a s*x offender for the rest of her life. Judge Tom Nowak presided over the trial.

Statement from District Attorney Greg Willis

“This woman used her position as a high school athletic trainer to groom and s*xually assault a student she was treating. A jury sentenced her to five years in prison. Adults who abuse the trust placed in them by students will be held accountable.”

Prosecution Team

Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Justin Alexander and Claire Kirk prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigator Sarah Putman and Victim Assistance Coordinator Melissa White.

https://collincountyda.com/da-greg-willis-announces-5-year-prison-sentence-for-mckinney-trainer-convicted-of-s*xual-assault-of-a-child-and-improper-relationship-between-educator-and-student/

10/29/2026

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 s*xually 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 s*xually 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.

https://collincountyda.com/da-greg-willis-announces-50-year-sentence-without-parole-for-prosper-youth-softball-coach-convicted-of-continuously-s*xually-assaulting-a-child/

10/28/2026

National First Responders Day! 🚨

Today, we're taking a moment to recognize the brave men and women who answer the call to serve their community.

Every day, these real-life superheroes put themselves in harm’s way to provide aid in moments of crisis and help keep our communities safe.

We’re grateful for the courage, dedication, and service of the first responders who serve Collin County and beyond.

Thank you for answering the call!

10/27/2026

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.

10/26/2026

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 po*******hy images and videos, as well as be******ty 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 Harden.

https://collincountyda.com/da-greg-willis-announces-60-year-sentence-for-man-who-shot-his-wife/

10/23/2026

🏆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!

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