Texas Deputy Darren Goforth: From 'Hero to Scoundrel'

Deputy Darren Goforth

Cypress, Texas

When a law enforcement officer is allegedly shot at point-blank range multiple times, while simply filling-up his vehicle at a local gas station, it would be easy to rally for him. And that’s exactly what happened in the case of Deputy Darren Goforth.

The husband and father was gunned down at a Cypress gas station a little less than a month ago in an apparent ambush. Surveillance video at the gas station led to the arrest of Shannon Miles.

The case inspired several thousand people to march in Goforth’s memory, while the city created a huge memorial at the site of the murder, and thousands and thousands of dollars were raised for Goforth’s family. On all the nightly newscasts, the word Goforth was repeated, almost to overkill.

Headlines all suggested the same thing about Darren Goforth -- Hero, Family Man, Top-Notch, Honest Police officer

Then, the unthinkable happened.

Friday, the world still mourning the death of this alleged great family man and phenomenal police officer learned of a new headline.

Slain Texas deputy’s alleged mistress comes forward as witness to his murder

A document became part of the public record. It was sent, as required by state prosecutors, to the defense, that claims a woman seen at the murder scene cradling the deputy's body and screaming told investigators she had a relationship with Goforth.

In newly revealed court documents dated Sept. 16 and obtained by ABC News, the unidentified female “witness” to his death says her relationship with the father of two was "during the preceding 15 months."

Read the Official Documents Here

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Mugshot of the Month: Mara Paradox Lubbock, Texas

Mara Airyu Paradox Booking Photo

Lubbock, Texas

Body modification artist Mara Paradox wins the Mugshot of the Month contest, following an arrest for Marijuana in Lubbock, Texas.

Jail Booking Date: 9/20/2015 7:43 AM

Charge: Possession of Marijuana < 2 OZ

Texan Nathan Ener Wants Race War Following Deputy's Death

Ennis, Texas

After the shooting death of a deputy in Cypress, Texas, Darren Goforth, an Ennis, Texas citizen, Nathan Ener expresses his feelings against the phrase "Black Lives Matter."
Warning: Disturbing

Oklahoma Cop Courtney Schlinke Accused of Raping 14-Year-Old Girl

Courtney Schlinke Twitter

Courtney Schlinke

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

A police officer in Oklahoma is accused of sex crimes against a teen girl after the victim’s grandmother discovered evidence of an inappropriate relationship on the 14-year-old’s phone.

Valley Brook Police Officer Courtney Schlinke, 21, is facing 33 complaints, including 16 counts of rape by instrumentation, nine counts of lewd acts with a child under 16 and eight counts of oral sodomy, according to NewsOK.

The victim’s grandmother, Jeanne England, told News 9, "She's a psychopath. She's evil. She's a predator."

According to investigators, the victim's family went to police July 1 after discovering disturbing photos and messages between her and Schlinke on her phone. The evidence appears to date back almost a year, but police believe the sexual relationship could have gone on longer.

Schlinke has been very active on social media, including Twitter, posting numerous photos of herself and the victim, whom she referred to as her “girlfriend.”

The ex-cop also tweeted cryptic messages that said, "I forget your age sometimes" and "I don't wanna hide you anymore."

Courtney Schlinke had been with the department since February, but resigned from her job in an unrelated personnel matter July 20. She was arrested a week later. Valley Brook Police Chief Michael Stamp said Schlinke was still in training, but had been doing police work under a trained officer, according to NewsOK.

"It's unfortunate," Stamp told News 9. "We as police officers are held to a higher standard."

Schlinke remains in Oklahoma County jail on $1.1 million bond. She is scheduled to appear via video feed at an arraignment hearing in Oklahoma County Court on Thursday.

Maypearl Police Chief Kevin Coffey Resigns Following Charges in Child Sex Case

Maypearl Police Chief Kevin Coffey

Kevin Coffey Arrest Photo

Waxahachie, Texas

According to Ellis County jail records, ex-Maypearl police Chief Kevin Coffey is behind bars and being held on $350,000 bond.

The Maypearl City Council gathered on Saturday, intending to fire the 49-year-old Coffey, but instead accepted his resignation.

Coffey was arrested and taken into custody on Wednesday, charged with sexual assault of a child, indecency with a child by exposure, indecency with a child by sexual contact and sexual performance by a child.

Coffey was put on administrative leave with pay July 13 after searches of his home and the police station. Investigators say the girl is now 16.

Maypearl is a town of about 900, located 30 miles southwest of Dallas.

Weslaco Cop Adan Sanchez Busted for Soliciting a Prostitute

Lt. Adan Sanchez Mug

Weslaco, Texas

A South Texas police officer is out of jail after being arrested for soliciting a prostitute, according to media reports.

Weslaco Police Lt. Adan Sanchez, 54, was arrested Wednesday evening after McAllen police said he solicited a woman for sex in exchange for money,  spokesman Lt. Joel Morales told The McAllen Monitor.

According to the Weslaco Police Chief, Sanchez has been placed on administrative leave with pay during the investigation.

Prosecutors: Texas Deputy Ronald Bailey Put Knife to Son's Throat

Ronald Bailey Mug

San Antonio, Texas

A sheriff’s deputy in South Texas is drawing media attention after being accused of putting a kitchen knife to his son's throat to quiet the boy.

Bexar County sheriff's Deputy Ronald Bailey has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. After turning himself in on Thursday, the deputy is free on $25,000 bond and has been placed on administrative leave.

According to prosecutors, Bailey was indicted Wednesday over the incident, which happened at his home in San Antonio in September. The deputy allegedly threatened to cut his son's throat if the boy didn't be quiet. The child wasn't hurt but told police he thought his father would kill him.

The children had been staying with Bailey for the weekend.

Bailey’s attorney has declined to comment on the charge.