Courtney Ann Coats Arrested for Stabbing of Woman in Sportsman Paradise; Christopher Douzart Also Charged in Drug Bust
CHANDLER, TX — A violent stabbing incident and subsequent drug discovery have resulted in the arrests of Courtney Ann Coats, 34, and Christopher Alan Douzart, 54, following a chaotic early morning in the Sportsman Paradise Subdivision, south of Chandler.
At approximately 1:40 a.m. on June 24, 2025, Henderson County Communications received a 9-1-1 call reporting that a woman had been stabbed multiple times at a residence in the 10000 block of Paradise Circle. The victim, whose name has not been released, was rushed to a hospital in Tyler, Texas, where she was treated for nine stab wounds on the left side of her body. She remains in stable condition.
Boyfriend on Scene Says Women Fought Before Knife Attack
Deputies arrived on scene and spoke with Christopher Douzart, who identified himself as the victim’s boyfriend. Douzart claimed the stabbing occurred during a physical altercation between the victim and Courtney Ann Coats, who fled the scene before deputies arrived.
Investigators, including Narcotics Investigator Jonathan Barrios and Crime Scene Investigator Dawson McGee, processed the scene and interviewed witnesses, confirming the extent of the victim’s injuries.
Search Warrant Reveals Narcotics and Drug Paraphernalia
A search warrant for the residence—authorized by 392nd District Judge Scott McKee—revealed a separate criminal matter. Inside Douzart’s room, investigators found digital scales, small baggies, and clear pill capsules suspected to contain methamphetamine, all indicative of drug distribution activity.
Douzart was taken into custody and formally charged with manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance.
Courtney Ann Coats Arrested After Day-Long Search
As deputies searched for Coats, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. She was successfully located at approximately 12:45 p.m. that same day within the Athens city limits and taken into custody without incident.
Both Defendants Booked in Henderson County Jail
Courtney Ann Coats and Christopher Douzart are currently being held at the Henderson County Jail, awaiting formal arraignment. Authorities have not released additional details about the motive for the stabbing, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Sheriff Praises Swift Action, Urges Community Support
Sheriff Botie Hillhouse commended the rapid response of law enforcement and the collaboration between units.
“This case demonstrates the importance of thorough investigations. A domestic dispute turned violent, and thanks to our team’s vigilance, we not only arrested the suspect involved in the stabbing but uncovered an active drug operation in the process.”
Investigation Continues
The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information related to the incident to call the non-emergency line at (903) 675-5128.
Further updates will be released as the case progresses.
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