GATESVILLE, Texas (KWTX) – The son of Coryell County Sheriff Scott Williams was released on Wednesday after being arrested and charged with domestic violence and marijuana possession.
Samuel Williams, 27, was arrested around 8:30 p.m. on Monday after officers were sent to a home in Gatesville in response to a call for domestic violence, Gatesville police chief Nathan Gholke said Wednesday.
Coryell County Justice of the Peace Coy Latham upheld one charge of assault causing physical injury / domestic violence, a Class A felony and one count of marijuana possession of less than 60 grams, a Class B felony.
Williams was booked into Coryell County Jail Monday night and released after posting a bail on Tuesday, the data showed.
Scott Williams said he has spoken to prosecutors to ensure that his son is not treated differently from any other defendant.
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