Bill Waybourn

William Waybourn, the son of Sheriff Bill Waybourn, was arrested Monday by Arlington Police and is facing three different charges.

A federal judge dismissed the claims against Tarrant County and six of the named jailers, but nine defendants remain.

Johnson died in Tarrant County Jail custody, and his death was ruled a homicide. Two jailers were charged with murder and 15 were included in a lawsuit filed by his family.

Law enforcement handcuffed one man on the ground and dragged him out of the meeting room. They slammed another man against a wall.

Almost 70 people have died in Tarrant County custody since 2017. They were remembered at a protest Friday evening.

Democrat Patrick Moses challenged incumbent Republican Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn for the county's top law enforcement position.

The race comes as Republican Bill Waybourn faces renewed scrutiny over jail deaths during his tenure.

Republican Bill Waybourn remains a fundraising heavyweight amid scrutiny of the jail. Democrat Patrick Moses is optimistic he can ride a blue wave to unseat the incumbent.

Sheriff Bill Waybourn says he requested the review of the jail's physical and mental health care. The report praises the jail in some respects but also recommends changes — especially when it comes to monitoring people at risk of suicide.

Deaths in the Tarrant County Jail are required by state law to be investigated by an outside agency. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards says that hasn’t been happening.

A draft of general orders for the entire sheriff’s office, which includes new guidance for use of force and restraints, was written in 2021 but never put in place.

The briefing was requested by Commissioner Alisa Simmons following a report by KERA, which found the Sheriff's Office restraint and use of force policies have not been updated in more than 15 years.