CRIME & SAFETY
Homicide investigation launched after body found inside Fort Worth home
A homicide investigation is underway after a person was found dead inside a Fort Worth home on Friday night. According to the Fort Worth Police Department, officers responded to the 5500 block of Whitman Avenue around 9:39 p.m. about a dead person. Upon arriving at the home, police found the...
Prom night afterparty becomes a homicide investigation
FORT WORTH — The emergency surgeries could not save Daniel Olalde Moreno's life early Sunday morning. His older brother Francisco said when he got to John Peter Smith Hospital, the 19-year-old was dead.Olalde Moreno had five brothers and two sisters. He was next to the youngest son. Fransisco Olalde said his brother went to Polytech High School and helped his father do masonry work.Nothing could help the Fort Worth man survive gunshot wounds to the liver. His family hopes to have services for him this week.In the meantime, Fort Worth Police acknowledge the triple shooting is now a homicide investigation. Investigators...
Bedford Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspects in Daylight Robbery Case
Bedford Police Department is calling on the public to assist in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery last Thursday. The male suspect, captured on surveillance footage, is accused of following a woman from the bank and then forcibly stealing her money. The incident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. when the woman returned home after running multiple errands in Euless and Bedford.
Arlington man who kidnapped, abused 13-year-old sentenced to 60 years in prison
ARLINGTON, Texas - An Arlington man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for the continuous abuse of a 13-year-old girl. Nolan Neighbors was found guilty of aggravated kidnapping and three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. On June 14, 2022, Neighbors, who was 31 years old at...
3 Fort Worth men plead guilty to robbing USPS letter carrier
FORT WORTH, Texas - Three men have pleaded guilty to robbing a USPS letter carrier at gunpoint in Fort Worth. Cedrick Mims, Danny Powll and Cameron Gist all pleaded guilty to robbery of property of the United States. Plea papers say Mims pointed a pistol at the Fort Worth letter...
Corpus Christi officer from North Texas critically hurt after being shot in line of duty
A police officer from North Texas is fighting for his life after being shot in the line of duty while responding to a domestic disturbance call in Corpus Christi. According to the Corpus Christi Police Department, Officer Kyle Hicks went to a residence following a call for service report and was critically wounded by gunfire.
Arlington PD aware of at least 20 deaths in case involving company with unlicensed adult care homes
Arlington police said they expect to file additional charges after an investigation of several unlicensed assisted living homes uncovered at least 20 deaths. Arlington Police arrested Regla Becquer in February on one count of abandoning and endangering an individual, imminent danger of bodily injury. She is currently held at the Tarrant County Jail on a $750,000 bond.
Grapevine Tow Truck Driver Killed by Dozing Driver, Police Highlight the Perils of Drowsy Driving
A tow truck driver has died after being struck by a motorist who admitted to dozing off at the wheel, authorities said. The incident, which serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of driving while excessively tired, has shaken the local community. The Grapevine Police Department confirmed the death in a message posted to X, highlighting the seriousness of driving fatigue, which can impair a driver's abilities as much as intoxication.
MedStar crash responses more than double during DFW rain downpour
A nearly constant downpour in Dallas-Fort Worth kept first responders busy on Saturday. In Arlington, Michael Merrell felt a jolt around 8:30 a.m. "We heard a loud, like lighting and thunder from the storm, and it seemed super close," he said. "The house kind of shook a little bit." They...
Fort Worth Boosts Urban Safety with Private Security as Dallas Police Face Officer Shortage
While Dallas continues to grapple with delayed response times due to an ongoing police shortage, over in Fort Worth, private security is stepping up to fill in the safety gaps. As reported by The Dallas Express, the Dallas Police Department's response times for priority one calls, or P1, which include active shooter situations or major accidents, are averaging a worrisome 10 minutes—above their goal of 8. With an officer shortfall of about 1,000 and the department working with only 3,000 officers, the Dallas Police Department is struggling to keep up with its targets, let alone address the crime rates effectively in areas like Downtown Dallas.
Fort Worth shelter dog becomes impressive police K-9 as he combats fentanyl crisis
FORT WORTH, Texas - A shelter dog has found a new mission in life as a drug-sniffing police K-9 — a transformation that took place just months after the pup was rescued from the streets of Fort Worth, Texas. "If you talk to me in five years, I guarantee...
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