Officer Gabby Williams visits with Westin Watson, center, and Gabriel King at the WCPAAA Cops and Robbers Chase 5K and Family Fun Run Saturday, May 20, at Olde City Park in downtown Wylie. Proceeds will go to the Wylie Citizens Police AAA, which supports the Wylie Police Department and the Wylie community. (Courtesy Darcee Watson)
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