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try. They involve some of the most difficult issues to deal with. Often times in the cycle of violence, the victims are unwilling to go forward after a period of time, after they have been subjected to the pressures of their abuser. They tend to have second thoughts. They recant, things like that and if I can streamline the process to resolve the case and again, if the person is not guilty, then that is the outcome that is required by law but if they are guilty, I want that resolution to happen quickly because the longer those cases sit, the harder they are Squires says the Domestic to get everybody on board to Violence Impact Court has move forward and process,” been a long-awaited plan and said Squires. believes the results will help restore integrity to families. Squires says every day, domestic violence crimes are “In my almost 20 years in reported. This year, however, law enforcement, the one he says those numbers constant that I found is remain at their highest. domestic violence cases are some of the hardest to See JUDGE page 3
“I’d like to announce my court’s formation of a Domestic Violence Impact Court in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is going to be a court that isn’t going to require any additional money. It’s going to require time on my part and coordination with at least one of the other judges but it’s going to be a court Judge Bill Squires geared directly towards By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera resolving those cases that involve domestic violence. (Seguin) – Guadalupe Those cases where someone County will soon have a is accused need to happen, new way of handling family need to be resolved quickly,” violence cases. said Squires. County Court at Law Judge William “Bill” Squires recently announced the creation of a new court focusing solely on family violence. Judge Squires says not only will the court send a message to perpetrators, but it will also work to bring swift justice to their victims.
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Suspect shot following disturbance call in a local neighborhood
(Seguin) — Investigation continues into an officer shooting involving a pair of Seguin Police Officers late Friday night. Officials say the shooting was reported at approximately 11:40 pm.
Seguin Police responded to a disturbance involving multiple people with reports of a shot fired at a residence in the 300 block of Nagel Street. Upon arrival, two Seguin Police Officers encountered a male subject standing inside the doorway of a residence holding a handgun. The suspect was ordered multiple times to put the weapon down and he eventually complied. Moments later and before officers could secure the weapon, the suspect picked the handgun back up and pointed it at the officers. Two Seguin Officers fired and struck the suspect at least once.
Seguin Fire/EMS responded to the scene and transported the 30 year-old suspect to Ascension Seton Hays Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Charges are pending against the suspect.
The Texas Rangers responded to the scene and worked with SPD Detectives and the SPD Forensics Crime Scene team. Both officers have been placed on
administrative leave per standard procedure during the investigation. One officer has been with the Seguin Police Department for five years and the other for over one year. Officials say this is an ongoing investigation being conducted by the Seguin Police Department in coordination with the Texas Rangers.
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