FBI Investigating Texas Sheriff's Office Over Allegations of Corruption and Misconduct

Investigation stems from longstanding accusations of Sheriff Capers ignoring deputy misconduct, neglecting crucial police duties, and focusing on boosting budget through questionable asset seizures; agency's response to a mass shooting also under scrutiny.

San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers is under FBI investigation following allegations of corruption, neglecting core police duties, and misconduct in the wake of a mass shooting.
Complaints stem from within Capers' own department, with deputies accusing him of ignoring their misconduct and focusing on boosting the budget through questionable asset seizures.
Jenifer Jones, a resident of San Jacinto County, turned to the FBI, claiming that Capers' office mishandled the investigation into her brother's fatal shooting; agents spent hours questioning her about events beyond her brother’s case.
Capers drew significant criticism for his department's response to a county mass shooting, specifically for providing inaccurate information about deputies’ response time and raising fears among residents over neglect and misconduct.
The FBI's probe was reportedly triggered by Jones' outreach, but officials have yet to comment on its progress; however, the agency's significant time spent with Jones suggests a 'great deal of interest' in the case.