UPDATE: MCTX Sheriff Arrests Armed Suspect in Willis

WILLIS, TX -- On the evening of November 15, 2022, Eric Foley was apprehended in Willis, Texas. MCTXSheriff Deputies were dispatched to a suspicious person call in the wooded area behind 15100 block of Crockett Road in Willis. Deputies and MCSO K9 Units arrived on scene and began searching the area. After a short search, K9 deputies located Foley and he was apprehended. Eric Foley is currently in custody and charged with Felony Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon.

Detectives with the Homicide-Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene and are continuing their investigation at this time.

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On November 15, 2022, at about 12:40 pm, MCTXSheriff’s Deputies responded to an assault with weapon call in the 15000 block of Crockett Road in Willis. Upon arrival, Deputies learned the suspect had attacked a family member with a knife, fled the area, and a search is currently underway. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition.

The suspect was identified as Eric D. Foley. He is described as a white male, 5’7”, approximately 200 pounds with red hair. Eric is wearing a black jacket and tan pants. He was last seen walking into a nearby wooded area. Eric is considered to be armed and dangerous. If seen do not attempt to make contact and call 911 immediately.