Johnson County Sheriff Adam King faces felony charges, freed from custody

Johnson County Sheriff Adam King was booked into jail and subsequently released after authorities charged him with evidence tampering and retaliation, according to WFAA. The charges stem from an ongoing investigation into the sheriff's conduct. King continues to hold the elected office of Johnson County Sheriff while the case moves forward. The charges of evidence tampering and retaliation are serious felony-level offenses under Texas law. The Cleburne Wire will continue to follow this story as more details become available from investigators and court records.