Johnson County honors Special Investigator William Riley for state law‑enforcement award

Jul 13, 2026

The commission presented a proclamation recognizing Special Investigator William Riley for receiving the 2026 Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for investigative work related to the July 4, 2025 Prairie Land Detention Center incident, citing more than 50 warrants and federal partnership leading to convictions.

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The Johnson County commissioner's court presented a proclamation honoring Special Investigator William Riley for being selected as a 2026 Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award recipient. The proclamation highlighted Riley's role in a focused 14‑day investigation of a July 4, 2025 incident at the Prairie Land Detention Center in Alvarado and credited the issuance of more than 50 warrants and close partnership with federal authorities, including the FBI, that contributed to convictions in federal court.

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