A woman interviewed by FBI agents says they are investigating allegations of wrongdoing by a Texas sheriff who faced complaints of corruption for years before drawing broader scrutiny for his response to a mass shooting
Jenifer Jones holds a photo of her deceased brother, John Wayne Dodge, on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2023, at her home in San Jacinto County, Texas.
It’s unclear how far along the FBI investigation is or when it might be concluded. Many federal investigations never result in criminal charges. An FBI spokesperson said the agency neither confirms nor denies investigations. The probe follows years of complaints by the sheriff's staff to state and federal law enforcement. Capers gained prominence in May while leading the dayslong search for a man who fatally shot five neighbors in the county, which is an hour's drive from Houston. But he also drew criticism for initially providing inaccurate information about deputies' response time and from some residents who said they felt neglected by and even fear the sheriff.
Jones' brother, John Wayne Dodge, was fatally shot in 2020 and sheriff's deputies arrested his son for murder. But in 2022 prosecutors dropped the case “in the interest of justice," court records show. Jones believes another man is responsible for her brother's death and was never adequately investigated.
Jones said she also gave the agents a copy of a police consultant’s report that compares the sheriff's office to organized crime. The county leaders who paid nearly $50,000 for the report last year disregarded its recommendation to ask the Texas Rangers’ public corruption squad to investigate Capers.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The FBI is investigating a Texas sheriff's office, a woman interviewed by agents saysA woman interviewed by FBI agents says they are investigating allegations of wrongdoing by a Texas sheriff who faced complaints of corruption for years before drawing broader scrutiny for his response to a mass shooting.
Read more »
The FBI is investigating a Texas sheriff's office, a woman interviewed by agents saysA woman interviewed by FBI agents says they are investigating allegations of wrongdoing by a Texas sheriff who faced complaints of corruption for years before drawing broader scrutiny for his response to a mass shooting
Read more »
College Football Texas Christian vs Texas Tech Box ScoreTexas Christian Horned Frogs vs Texas Tech Red Raiders College Football game box score for Nov 02, 2023.
Read more »
Texas Christian Horned Frogs vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Line MovementTexas Christian Horned Frogs vs Texas Tech Red Raiders
Read more »