Williamson County Deputies Association (WCDA)

05/11/2026

We will see you there!

Save the date for our fundraiser! Suede will be headlining the events. This will be fun for the whole family!

05/11/2026

05/08/2026

Please plan on attending the benefit for our deputies in need on June 6th at the Leander VFW (8760 RM 2243). This family friendly event will feature face painting, bouncy houses, SWAT vehicles, fire trucks, food, and live music featuring Suede!

If you or a business are willing to assist or have items to donate for the silent auction, please send us a message!

04/21/2026

We have been overwhelmed by the support of Deputy Ragaisis! Some have reached out and want to donate directly. We have a Venmo or you can drop off your donation directly in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office. We are truly thankful for the support.

04/20/2026

Please share and consider donating if you are able. We are very thankful to serve in this community that is so generous in times of unimaginable grief like these.

One of our members and fellow deputies, Nate, a devoted husband, father, and Deputy with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, is facing the unimaginable after losing his wife, Sarah, the mother of their four young daughters, following a sudden pregnancy-related medical emergency.

On Saturday, April 18, Nate found Sarah unconscious and intermittently responsive at home. He called 911, and she was rushed to the hospital, where doctors believe she suffered severe complications related to preeclampsia, a dangerous condition involving high blood pressure that can develop quickly and without warning.

An emergency C-section was performed, and by the grace of God, their daughter Wynnie was delivered safely and is healthy.

Despite the medical team’s efforts, Sarah’s condition worsened, suspected to be the result of catastrophic internal bleeding and a loss of oxygen to her brain. She passed away the following day, just weeks before their 11th wedding anniversary in May.

Nate is now raising four young girls, including a newborn, without their momma, while also grieving the unexpected loss of his wife, best friend, and life partner.

The family has set up a GoFundMe to help support Nate and the girls—not only with medical and funeral expenses, but also with the ongoing costs of raising four young daughters, including childcare and daily needs.

If you’re able to help, whether through a donation or by sharing, it would mean the world to us. More than anything, we ask for your prayers for our family during this incredibly difficult time.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-williamson-county-deputy-nate-ragaisis-and-his-four?attribution_id=sl:73dded6c-f3f8-4b1d-aae1-633bf75f7018&ts=1776707282&utm_campaign=pd_ss_icons&utm_content=amp17_te-amp20_control&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&fbclid=IwRlRTSARTTdZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEex8BBqAjGNeDbg8ZJJ9N6O803zNfhJK9jtLWpsNQnMq4481YMXWc_MgP6n9o_aem_hqRKkmkAARHpoCITEXsMKw

My brother Nate, a devoted husband, father, and Deputy with the Wi… Melanie Forcier needs your support for Support Deputy Nate Ragaisis and His Four Daughters

04/01/2026

We are deeply saddened to share that James R. Wilson, former Williamson County Sheriff and retired DPS Colonel, has passed away.

Sheriff James Wilson began his career in law enforcement in 1963 when he was employed as a Patrolman by the Texas Department of Public Safety and assigned to the greater Houston area. While there, he served as a Driver's License Patrolman and a Texas Highway Patrolman before being promoted to the DPS Criminal Intelligence Service in 1972. He served as an Agent Investigator Sergeant and Captain.

In 1985, Wilson was promoted to Assistant Commander of the DPS Criminal Intelligence Service and moved to DPS Headquarters in Austin in 1986. There, he was promoted to Commander of the DPS Narcotics Service. In 1987, he was promoted to the position of Assistant Chief of the DPS Criminal Law Enforcement Division. In 1988, he was promoted to the position of Lieutenant Colonel, the Assistant Director of the Department of Public Safety. In 1991, he was promoted to Colonel and became the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety. He stayed in that capacity and retired from the DPS in 1996 after 33 ½ years of service to the people of Texas.

In 2004, Wilson came out of retirement when he ran for Sheriff of Williamson County. He was elected to the position and began his service on January 1st, 2005. His tenure as Sheriff lasted until December 31st, 2016. During those 12 years, he served our office with honor, courage, and integrity.

He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sheriff Wilson's family, friends, and colleagues during this time.

Our deputies have been authorized to don their mourning badge as a mark of respect and remembrance.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 7th from 12PM to 2PM, followed by his funeral service at 2PM, both at the DPS Tactical Training Facility, 810 Co Rd 240, Florence, TX 76527.

03/26/2026

Authorities hope the yearlong investigation into Jensen Anders’s death brings justice and highlights the growing fentanyl crisis.

03/20/2026

Join us next month for the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial, taking place April 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the State Capitol grounds in Austin to honor fallen officers and give them the recognition they deserve.

We will never forget those who have given their lives so that we may live in safety.

More information can be found here: https://www.texaspeaceofficersmemorial.org

03/20/2026

🕊️CHUCK NORRIS🕊️
Rest in Peace, Chuck Norris!
For any kid that grew up in the 80s/90s....you’ll always be our favorite Texas Ranger!