🌱 Cedar Park Police Officer Arrested + Barricaded Suspect In Custody

Good morning, everybody! Elaine here, with your new edition of the Cedar Park-Leander Patch newsletter. Let's get this weekend started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town:

• Cedar Park Police officer arrested for sexual assault.
• Century old trees in Leander.
• Barricaded suspect taken into custody.

But first, today's weather: Humid; a strong p.m. t-storm. High: 91 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories today in Cedar Park-Leander:

1. Former Officer Keco Motton was arrested on Friday after a report of sexual assault was made by an unnamed victim on Thursday. Cedar Park Police Department stated that they take allegations seriously and protect victims of crime. There is an investigation underway. Motton was an officer with Cedar Park Police for 10 years prior to his arrest. Visit KVUE for any updates on this story.
2. The Leander Foundation, Leander Parks and Recreation Department, Texas A&M Forest Service, and Keep Leander Beautiful joined together to identify some of the oldest trees in the city. Bella Oak is estimated to be 250 years old, located on Hero Way. Farmer’s Nursery Oakis near the original Leander train station, estimated to be 200 years old. Ha-shu-ka-na was plaqued the oldest tree plaqued at 300 years old, north of Lakewood Park. Check out all the other century old trees at Community Impact Newspaper.
3. A 32-year-old suspect, Ashton Carter, was taken into custody after barricading himself in an apartment from around midnight-7 a.m. A woman made an emergency call at 12:25 a.m. about domestic violence. After the victim was evacuated, the suspect fled but returned and refused to cooperate with law enforcement. SWAT and crisis negotiators attempted to resolve the situation. "Gas was eventually deployed inside the residence and the suspect came out of the apartment." More details can be found at KXAN.

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Today in Cedar Park-Leander:

• Open Play Session at Little Land Leander (9 AM)
• Hill Country Flyer at Cedar Park Depot (9 AM)
• Farmers Market Live Music at Lakeline: Mighty Pelicans (9 AM)
• Outdoor Storytime at Cedar Park Library (9:30 AM)
• Kite Festival at Devine Lake Park (11 AM)

From my notebook:

• Adoption spotlight: "This week, Hannah Rucker met up with 9-year-old Adalynn. She's a little girl with a big, beautiful personality. "I'm silly, and I like piggyback rides. And make sure you have lots and lots of makeup!" Adalynn said." (KVUE)
• New vendors at Texas Farmers' Market at Lakeline! " We are so excited to welcome 3 new vendors to Lakeline: Sweet Charli Girl Bakery, Peace Cheese, and Lone Star Lettuce Growers!" (Texas Farmers' Market at Lakeline via Facebook)
• Get to know staff at YMCA Camp Twin Lakes: "We are SO excited that the first day of camp is only 25 days away!! To ensure all of our campers are ready for camp and familiar with our CTL leadership staff we want to introduce you to a few folks starting with our YMCA Camp Twin Lakes Day Camp Director, Nicole Dault!" (YMCA Camp Twin Lakes via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— Elaine Thompson

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