Athens PD Arrests Teen in Connection with Murder

ATHENS � Athens Police have reported the arrest of one person related to the June 8 murder of Cedrick Collins. On Tuesday, Raheem Mark Miller, 18, of Athens, was arrested on a capital murder warrant and booked into the Henderson County Justice Center. KETK reports bond on Miller has been set at $2 million. Collins, 23, of Malakoff, was found lying beside his vehicle in the 700 Block of Robbins Road on June 8 with what appeared to be a gunshot wound. Collins was transported to the local hospital and died a short time later. Based on information developed during the investigation, officials say Collins was shot during the course of being robbed.

Athens police detectives, with the assistance of the Henderson County District Attorney�s Office and the Texas Rangers, continue to investigate this crime. Additional arrests in the case are expected. Anyone with information relating to this crime is encouraged to contact Detective Adam Parkins at 903-675-5454. Tips can also be reported to the Henderson County Crime Stoppers at http://www.hccstips.com or by calling 800-545-8477.