Child indecency case fugitive arrested in Iowa

  ITALY – Italy Police posted in July they had been forwarded a case by the Dallas PD of an offense that occurred in April, 2026 in Italy. At that time, Italy PD had worked with the Williamson County child advocacy center and CPS on a case involving indecency with a child.

Chad Nelson promoted to Italy Police Chief

  ITALY – Italy named Lt. Chad Nelson as its new police chief. The police department has been under the leadership of Nelson for the past eight months while he was serving as Interim Chief of Police. The city has now officially appointed Nelson as the new Chief of Police in the city.

Ellis County Sheriff helps dedicate local mural

ITALY – Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman took park in dedicating a mural last week in Italy, Texas.The mural is located on the side of Italy City Hall and honors First Responders.Landrie Reeves, a sixth grade student at Stafford Elementary, was the mural artist winner.