CRIME & SAFETY
Major crash shuts down southbound U.S. 75 through Allen
ALLEN, Texas — A major crash shut down southbound U.S. 75 through Allen early Friday morning. The southbound lanes were shut down at McDermott Drive around 4:45 a.m., according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Pictures from the scene showed at least two vehicles involved in the crash, both...
Arrest made in North Texas teen girl's fentanyl death, police say
WYLIE, Texas — A 21-year-old man was arrested on a murder charge in the fentanyl overdose death of a 17-year-old girl in April, police said Thursday. Destiny Martinez died April 2 after she was found unconscious at a location in the 3400 block of Viburnum Drive in Wylie. Wylie...
Dallas man sentenced for fentanyl death of Frisco 20-year-old
PLANO, Texas — A Dallas man was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison after selling fentanyl-laced pills resulting in the death of a Frisco man, officials said. Benjamin Linder, 23, was sentenced Wednesday for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl resulting in death. Linder, also known as Benzo, admitted to selling drugs that led to the overdose death of a 20-year-old Frisco man, according to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Texas.
Comets, community members demand return of 21 individuals detained overnight at Collin County Jail
As of 4:30 p.m., all protesters have been released. The first arrested protester was released 11:40 a.m., and all arrested individuals were released by 4:30 p.m. Below is the originally published article. 18 students and three professors were arrested after state troopers and local police stormed UTD’s “Gaza Liberation Plaza”...
Frisco Police respond to incidents of assault, motor vehicle theft and other crimes from April 24-30
The following incidents were reported by the Frisco Police Department according to its crime map for the time period of April 24-30. The crime map can be viewed at friscotexas.gov/1510/Crime-Map. An assault took place at a residential property on the 8800 block of Dancliff Drive on Tuesday, April 30, at...
Plano Police Department Honors Records Division in Recognition of Information Management Month
As April draws to a close, the unsung heroes behind the scenes are getting their due recognition. It is Records and Information Management Month, a period dedicated to appreciating those who organize and protect critical information. The Plano Police Department's Records Division is in the spotlight for its commitment to detailed administration and security of sensitive data—a building block in the effort to deliver exceptional police services.
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