Category: Howe News Bulletin

Grayson County Sheriff’s Department Press Release:

On February  11, 2020, at approximately 04:31 am, deputies responded to the Van Alstyne Police Department to speak with an adult male and an adult female, who reported their son, Casey Crockett Crim, 30-years-old, had assaulted them physically over the course of several hours at their home in the 800-block of Eagle Point, Van Alstyne. The parents reported throughout the evening and early morning hours Casey Crim became more violent and on multiple occasions he placed a knife to both of their throats and threatened to kill them.  Parents stated at one point Casey Crim went outside to smoke, and they tried to get away, but Casey Crim caught them and they were unable to leave.  The parents where finally able to leave after Casey Crim had fallen asleep.

The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team was notified of the situation. GCSO SRT, deputies and members of the Van Alstyne Police Department responded. SRT executed a search and arrest warrant. The suspect was taken into custody and taken to TMC for minor cuts that he sustained from breaking out a bedroom window.

Crim was arrested for Aggravated Assault Family Violence x 2 (F1), obstruction or retaliation (F3), Possession of a controlled substance, PG2 (F3) and possession of marijuana (MB)

Crim’s total of bonds = 102,000.00

On Dec. 30, 2019 at approximately 3:45 PM, 85-year-old Lonnie Morrison, Jr. was found unresponsive in his Grayson County jail cell. He was the only person in this cell. The onsite medical team was notified and started life-saving measures. Mr. Morrison was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

In compliance with Texas Commission on Jail Standards the Texas Rangers Office is conducting an investigation into this matter. It is a standard operating procedure to have an outside agency conduct this type of investigation.

Mr. Morrison had been in Grayson County custody for approximately 26 days before his death.