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Missing Seniors Found Safe in Allen After Citywide Search in Plano
After a citywide search that had locals on high alert, two visiting seniors who disappeared in Plano have been found. Doris White, 67, and her companion, 80-year-old Gibson, were located in Allen, Texas, confirmed the Plano Police Department. "The couple has been located in Allen, TX living their best lives," the Plano Texas Police Department posted. "All is good, thank you, everyone, for sharing!"
Frisco woman accused of physically abusing child at grandparents’ Tyler home
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Frisco woman was arrested on Thursday after authorities accused her of abusing her child on multiple occasions. Kamilla Musser, 44, was booked into the Smith County Jail on a third-degree felony charge of injury to a child and a bond amount of $100,000. The incident...
Allen Police Department responds to motor vehicle and property theft between May 6 and May 12
Between May 6 and May 12, the Allen Police Department responded to a reported motor vehicle theft and two incidents of property theft. The motor vehicle theft was reported for 11:59 a.m. May 7 in the 1200 block of Montgomery Blvd.
Suspected Serial Killer Billy Chemirmir Might Have Murdered 22 Women
On March 18, 2018, the family of 91-year-old Mary Annis Bartel found her unconscious in her room at the Preston Place Retirement Community in Plano, Texas, reported NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. The mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother would later tell police that a strange man came to her door earlier that day. "Don't fight me," he said to her as he pushed his way in. He then brought Bartel into her bedroom, smothered her with a pillow, stole jewelry, and left.Unfortunately, Bartel is the only known survivor of a series of similar attacks. Eventually, a man by the name of Billy...
After search, McKinney police apprehend suspect involved in alleged vehicle breaks-in
Around 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, officers with the McKinney Police Department responded to reports of four individuals breaking into vehicles at an apartment complex near Ridge Rd and University Ave., in McKinney, according to the McKinney Police Department. When officers arrived, they conducted a traffic stop on the suspect...
Current Allen Police Chief Steve Dye reflects on 40 years of public service and counting
Allen Police Chief Steve Dye shares insights from his nearly 40 years of public service, highlighting the rewarding experience of helping people in crisis and improving lives. Learn more about Dye's journey though his law enforcement career in this week's Community Spotlight from the Allen American and Star Local Media.
Wylie Police Issue Alert as Unlocked Cars Lead to Spike in Burglaries, Extra Patrols To Be Deployed
As the city gears up for warmer days, a spike in car burglaries has the Wylie Police Department urging locals to double-check their vehicle locks. According to a recent post on the department's Facebook page, every car involved in the recent burglary spree was left unlocked. "We have recently had a significant uptick in car burglaries where every car burglarized was left unlocked," the Wylie Police Department stated, highlighting an avoidable risk taken by many vehicle owners.
Plano teen receives Red Cross award for helping save woman's life
PLANO, Texas - A Plano teen was recognized for his quick action to save someone's life. 17-year-old Adrian Ponce was given the American Red Cross certificate of merit by Plano's mayor. Ponce was volunteering at the City House Gala last September when he rushed to help Marcia Hansen after she...
3 men plead guilty to one case in a string of mail carrier robberies, authorities offer $150k for any info
Authorities are offering a $150,000 reward for information about who is robbing mail carriers across North Texas. At least three mail carriers in the area have been robbed in recent weeks.
Addison postal worker robbed, up to $150K reward offered
ADDISON, Texas - The United States Postal Inspection Service is offering up to $150,000 for information that helps them find the people who robbed one of their postal workers in Addison. The incident happened on May 6 at the Addison Apartments at the Park on Spring Valley Road. USPIS investigators...
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