For the Record

Public Statements

In response to a number of questions we have received from both the public and the media, we want to clarify several factual points that have been part of the public discussion:

  1. Criminal Investigation: The Texas Rangers are leading an active and ongoing criminal investigation related to the actions of the former officers involved in Ms. Lang’s arrest. At the request of the Texas Rangers, the City and the Police Department cannot comment on the specifics of the criminal case at this time.
  2. Departmental Action: Separate from the Rangers’ investigation, the Wichita Falls Police Department initiated an internal administrative investigation on August 27, 2025. That process began following email correspondence between Captain Folmar and a family member of Ms. Lang. The investigation resulted in the suspension and termination of one former officer and the suspension and resignation of another.
  3. Jail Operations: The Wichita Falls Police Department does not operate or oversee the jail. All jail operations fall under the jurisdiction of the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office.

We recognize that this is a difficult moment for many in our community. Our responsibility is to ensure that facts are clear, accountability is pursued, and the integrity of the investigative process is protected.

City of Wichita Falls

We understand why emotions are high and why people, including Ms. Lang and her mother, are demanding answers. What happened to Ms. Lang is serious, and we will never minimize her experience.

There is an active criminal investigation being conducted by the Texas Rangers. At their request, we are limited by what we can say during their investigation. At the same time, we will continue our internal work to enhance our policies and procedures.

We remain committed to transparency, to accountability, and to ensuring this process results in justice. We will continue to update everyone with new information as we are able.

Police Chief Manuel Borrego

"We are aware of a conversation on social media about the arrest of a person by this department last August. I want to address that conversation directly. 

The arrest of Ms. Lang and her subsequent treatment is shocking to see, and when the Texas Rangers complete their criminal investigation of the former police officers, and we are allowed to release the video, I know people will be as angry as we are by what they witness.

The conduct shown in this video represents a failure of our department to meet the standards we owe the public. Two officers were involved, and that requires us to take responsibility as an institution. 

On behalf of all those who serve the Wichita Falls Police Department with pride and integrity, I am sorry for what Ms. Lang experienced.

We immediately initiated an internal affairs investigation on August 27. The officers did not act in compliance with the Wichita Falls Police Department's general orders and violated existing policies. Both officers were ultimately pulled from the street. Mr. Wilson was terminated from employment in November and following his suspension, Mr. Gulley has turned in his resignation. 

Following the completion of our initial administrative review, all documentation allowed by law was turned over to the Texas Rangers for independent criminal investigation. This includes all body-worn camera footage and all supporting documentation. We are continuing to fully cooperate with the Texas Rangers, and at their request, we are limited on what we can say and release until the investigation is completed.

While that investigation is ongoing, the department has continued its own administrative and policy review. We are actively taking the following steps to exceed both the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and our existing standards:

  • Expanding training focused on appropriate responses to individuals experiencing mental health crises, building on existing efforts to establish a crisis intervention team
  • Enhance de-escalation training
  • Strengthening arrest and control techniques instruction
  • Reexamining constitutional law instruction and arrest-criteria guidance
  • Reinforcing the distinction between authority to arrest and necessity to arrest

These steps are being implemented deliberately and with oversight. We are also exploring additional accountability measures. 

Our responsibility is to face what occurred honestly, hold ourselves accountable as an organization, and ensure that our policies, training, and supervision reflect the full scope of this incident. Public trust depends on this."