CRIME & SAFETY
Highway 75 crash in Richardson kills 1
RICHARDSON, Texas - One person was killed in a crash in Richardson, temporarily closing Highway 75 early Saturday morning. The crash happened around two o'clock this morning when two vehicles collided along southbound Highway 75 near Spring Valley Road in Richardson. Firefighters pulled the deceased person out of an SUV.
Major crash shuts down southbound U.S. 75 through Allen
ALLEN, Texas — A major crash sent three people to the hospital and 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. By 10 a.m., the highway was open again.
Royse City High School student arrested for 'credible threat'
ROYSE CITY, Texas - There was an increased police presence on the Royse City High School campus on Friday because of a social media threat made by a student. Royse City police said they got a tip Thursday afternoon about a "credible threat" posted by a 17-year-old student. "The threat...
One year later: First responders, city leader reflect on response to Allen outlet mall shooting
On the afternoon of May 6, 2023, the sun was shining and the Allen Premium Outlets were buzzing with people from all over North Texas. Then, first responders got the call they’d long prepared for but one they’d hoped would never come. “I heard the radio officer say...
2 injured during shootout on Eastex Freeway, both believing other vehicle was following them
Gunfire erupted between two cars traveling along the Eastex Freeway between Parker and Crosstimbers early Sunday morning, both believing they were being followed by the other vehicle. According to police, both parties were coming home at around 2:45 a.m. from Deer Park/Pasadena, it is unclear if they were at the...
Prosper PD forwards Dak Prescott’s extortion case to Collin County DA
DALLAS - The Collin County District Attorney's Office now has the possible evidence that Prosper police gathered against a woman Dak Prescott claims tried to extort him. The Prosper Police Department told FOX 4 on Friday that it has forwarded the case to the DA. The attorneys for the Dallas...
Mesquite Police Veteran Brandon Keys Promoted to Lieutenant After 16 Years of Service
Brandon Keys, a veteran of the Mesquite Police Department, has climbed up the ranks, securing the title of lieutenant. According to the Mesquite Police Department, Keys, who has dedicated 16 years to serving and protecting the community in various divisions, received the promotion yesterday. Having worked across multiple departments, including...
Collin County Jail releases detained protesters, families rejoice
Law enforcement completed all releases nearly 24 hours after troopers raided UTD’s pro-Palestine encampment. Maria Shaikh | Managing Editor & Gregorio Olivares Gutierrez | Editor-in-Chief & Rainier Pederson | Mercury Staff. May 3, 2024. As of 4:30 p.m. May 2, all 21 individuals arrested and detained at Collin County...
County Clerk Leads the Fight Against Property Fraud
Property fraud, also known as deed fraud or “house-stealing,” is a rapidly growing white-collar crime in the United States. HousingWire, a news outlet that covers the latest trends and developments in the mortgage and real estate markets, reports that there has been a significant increase in the breadth and sophistication of fraud attempts targeting every aspect of the real estate industry. From fake listings to advanced phishing schemes to wire fraud, the real estate industry is under attack.
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