CRIME & SAFETY

Editor’s Note: The following arrest and incident reports were supplied by the Abilene Police Department. All information below comes from reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered not guilty unless determined otherwise in a court of law. Incidents 4500 block of S 1st Street – Identity Theft by Electronic DeviceA report for […]

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Have you ever wondered what use those traffic light cameras have? Interestingly enough, they are no longer for catching drivers running red lights. The Abilene Police Department (APD) is currently using them at 35 different intersections around the Key City for anything from traffic control to helping with investigations. Some of […]

ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Police Department said it will continue its increased traffic enforcement through the end of 2023. The increased enforcement will go towards helping change driving habits and making the roads safer for all drivers. Selected officers will target specific areas of Abilene by increasing enforcement for a month-to-month period through a grant provided by the Texas Department of Transportation.

Editor’s Note: The following arrest and incident reports were supplied by the Abilene Police Department. All information below comes from reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered not guilty unless determined otherwise in a court of law. Incidents 3500 block of West Lake Road – Assault A victim reported that his girlfriend […]

ABILENE, Texas — A neighborhood in Buffalo Gap is on high after a man in a red car took a bike from an 8-year-old while he was walking home from school. The child described the man as a Hispanic male in his mid-30’s with facial hair. The man was wearing jeans, a t-shirt, and a hat. He was driving a 4-door red car with chipped paint. The man aggressively demanded the bike from the child. The child then put the bike in his trunk and ran.

(Taylor Co) The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office says 69-year-old Ellis Earl Houk, of Kellerton, was sentenced Tuesday to two consecutive sentences of 25 years in relation to his arson and attempt to commit murder convictions. Houk was additionally sentenced to three 10-year sentences on the other three charges. The 25-year sentences ran consecutive will require Houk to spend a mandatory 35-years in custody without the chance to parole.

Editor’s Note: The following arrest and incident reports were supplied by the Abilene Police Department. All information below comes from reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered not guilty unless determined otherwise in a court of law. Incidents 1800 block of Pecan Street – Burglary of BuildingA manager of an Abilene business […]

ABILENE, Texas — Residents of the Chimney Rock subdivision describe their neighborhood as quiet and close-knit. But late Saturday night around 10:30 p.m. Brennan Turner’s phone that was on do not disturb notified him of a commotion in his driveway. “I saw someone attempting to break into my...

Editor’s Note: The following arrest and incident reports were supplied by the Abilene Police Department. All information below comes from reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered not guilty unless determined otherwise in a court of law. Incidents 800 block of Harwell Street – Assault Family ViolenceA victim reported she was assaulted […]

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — A citizen with a gun came to the aid of a Wichita County deputy struggling with a suspect who had taken the deputy’s taser away and tried to use it on the deputy. The suspect from Abilene, Marshel Munoz, 29, is now charged with assault of an officer, taking an officer’s […]

Abilene, TX - The West Texas Fair & Rodeo in Abilene witnessed a heartbreaking incident that claimed the life of a young and talented bronc rider, Skee Burkes. The 26-year-old rider lost his life in a rodeo accident on September 9th, leaving his family and the rodeo community in deep mourning.

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A propane truck driver was injured during a rollover wreck on FM 1750 in Taylor County Monday morning. The incident happened near the intersection of FM 1750 and Old Coleman Hwy around 11:00 a.m. Texas Department of Public Safety troopers at the scene told KTAB and KRBC a propane truck rolled […]

This week in Abilene, Texas, several incidents occurred that require attention for the weekly safety report. These incidents include a 10-year-old boy being struck by a vehicle, an Abilene man being charged with bestiality, a bronc rider dying at the West Texas Fair & Rodeo, various police log entries, and a fire causing significant damage to a home on South 10th Street.

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Two suspects have been sentenced to a combined 54 years in prison, and two are awaiting trial in connection to a homicide at Lake Ft. Phantom Hill. George Frosch was the latest suspect to receive a prison sentence in connection to the death of Priscilla Limon. He pleaded guilty to Aggravated […]

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A 10-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening. On September 13, crews responded to the 5200 block of Texas Avenue, where a boy was struck by a vehicle. Officials said the boy was crossing the street from Family Dollar and was struck by a white SUV. He sustained minor […]

Editor’s Note: The following arrest and incident reports were supplied by the Abilene Police Department. All information below comes from reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered not guilty unless determined otherwise in a court of law. Incidents 3500 block of Ivanhoe Lane – Burglary of HabitationA man reported an unknown suspect […]

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Rodeo events kicked off once again on Thursday, September 14, for the final weekend of the West Texas Fair and Rodeo. While the riders put on a show and spectators cheered, a noticeable absence can be felt in the arena. That of 26-year-old Bronc rider Skee Burkes, who lost his life […]

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – There have been reports of a drive-by shooting on Burger Street in Abilene on Wednesday. An officer saw a vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle leaving the area and performed a felony traffic stop. Police detained the three occupants and searched the vehicle. However, officers did not find a […]

ABILENE, Texas — It's almost time for Halloween, fall festivals, pumpkin patches and, of course, trick-or-treating. In the Big Country, the Abilene Police Department announced it is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat Oct. 26, at police headquarters, 4565 S. First St. Families are invited to come to the free event dressed...

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene mother accused of squeezing an infant so they could “die together” has been arrested. Sasha Galvan was charged with Injury to a Child last month and remains held in jail on bonds totaling more than $150,000. Court documents state Galvan and the infant were taken to the hospital in […]