CRIME & SAFETY
Sansom Park man found murdered in his apartment
The week leading up to Logan Perkins' death, his dad says someone kicked down his doorbell camera. Logan put the camera back up but never found out who did it. It's unclear if that incident is connected to his murder.
As more victims' relatives come forward, state entity now investigating Tarrant County boarding homes where 13 people died
ARLINGTON, Texas — Adult Protective Services (APS) is now investigating the unlicensed community living homes where Arlington Police believe 13 people died, a Department of Family and Protective Services spokesperson Monday told WFAA. The APS is the first state entity to confirm it's looking into the case, which is...
Sansom Park man, 24, found murdered in his apartment
SANSOM PARK, Texas - The family of a young man murdered in his Tarrant County apartment hope police catch his killer soon. Late last month, 24-year-old Logan Perkins was found inside his apartment bleeding and unresponsive. Doorbell camera video may be the piece of evidence that leads police in the...
Haltom City Man in Critical Condition After Shooting During Real Estate Showing
A man was left fighting for his life after a gunshot incident in Haltom City this weekend. The shooting occurred in a home currently on the market, which was being shown to potential buyers throughout the day. According to the Haltom City Police Department, the victim, a male, was found...
Police arrest woman accused of fatally stabbing sister in Fort Worth in 2022
FORT WORTH, Texas - Fort Worth police believe they've caught the person who stabbed a woman to death back in June 2022. Detectives arrested Breanna Williams this week. They said an argument inside an apartment ended with Williams grabbing a knife and stabbing her sister, Porsche Smith. Witnesses said Williams...
Fort Worth man in critical condition after verbal altercation, shooting
Fort Worth Police were called to Bledsoe Street early Sunday morning in response to a shooting call. Police arrived at 2800 Bledsoe Street at about 12:23 a.m. to find a man who sustained a gunshot wound, according to the Fort Worth Police Department. Police say they were able to ascertain...
Fort Worth firefighter killed in off-duty crash
FORT WORTH, Texas - The Fort Worth Fire Department is mourning the loss of a longtime firefighter. Lt. Garey Pugh was killed in an off-duty crash on Saturday, the department confirmed. Pugh, 56, was riding a motorcycle at the time. He spent 34 years as a member of the Fort...
Fort Worth Police and Parks Department Unite for Northwest Spring Carnival at Diamond Hill Community Center
Fort Worth families, prepare for a day packed with fun and community spirit at the Northwest Spring Carnival, hosted at Diamond Hill Community Center. Presented by the local authorities, the Fort Worth Police and Parks departments are joining forces to bring an array of engaging activities to the local kids and their families. The event proudly features a bike rodeo where participants have the choice to bring their bikes or hop on one provided, and an Easter egg hunt that simply requires you to bring your basket to collect your finds, according to the Fort Worth Police Department.
Raided Cardroom Owner Accepts Plea Deal after Two Years in Court
Joe Vongkaysone, the Texan who ran the state’s biggest poker club, has agreed to plead guilty to a count of participation in organized crime and a single count of gambling promotion. As reported by PokerNews, the man has avoided the charge of keeping a gambling place, thanks to his plea deal.
Witness Testifies About a Connection Between a Murder Weapon and a Suspect
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On March 14, a witness linked to a defendant in a 2020 homicide case testified about a possible murder weapon before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt. Koran Jackson, 23, Tyiion Kyree Freeman, 24, and Stephen Nelson,...
Deadly crash on Texas 183 blocks traffic through Bedford
BEDFORD, Texas — A deadly crash had most of eastbound Texas 183 shut down through Bedford early Monday morning, police said. Officials were working the crash around 5:30 a.m. between Central Drive and Industrial Boulevard, where only one eastbound lane remained opened. Police said the crash was a fatality,...
Fort Worth’s Forgotten Lynching: In Search of Fred Rouse
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