Sheriff Kevin Bridger was sworn in as the newly elected Sheriff of Van Zandt County, continuing on a tradition of dedicated ...

CANTON ‒ A 29-year-old Canton man has been charged with attempted murder and two counts of felonious assault following a shooting Saturday night. Markalow Richardson is accused of shooting a man ...

Bridger has served in law enforcement for 20 years in various capacities in support of the citizens of Van Zandt County.

a crime of violence. The defendant was initially charged in Canton Municipal Court with aggravated robbery and eight counts of kidnappping, one for each person who was in the bank at the time of ...