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DPS identifies driver killed in crash on Osage Street
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — DPS identified the driver who was killed in a crash on Osage Street. Juan Pompa-Castro, 52, of Amarillo, was killed Monday when he veered into oncoming traffic. The driver of a GMC Sierra swerved to miss the car. Pompa-Castro's Chevy Malibu side swiped the pickup...
Man arrested in Lubbock after fatal shooting at Amarillo apartment complex
The Amarillo Police Department said Thursday morning that two people have been arrested — one in Amarillo and one in Lubbock — in connection to a fatal shooting at an apartment complex earlier in the week. On Wednesday, investigators and officers arrested Kevin Sanders, 39, on a murder charge, according to an APD news release. A second suspect, Terrence Thomas, 38, was located in Lubbock and arrested on a charge for murder. ...
Officials seek info on woman wanted in Potter County for alleged burglary, theft
The Amarillo Crime Stoppers asked community members on Thursday for help finding 27-year-old Jordan Taylor Dreadin, who officials said is wanted by the Potter County Sheriff's Office for "Burglary of a Habitation and Theft of Property Over or Equal to $30K less than $150K."
Grand jury: Officers 'fully justified' in shooting death of man with reciprocating saw
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The grand jury determined Amarillo police officers were "fully justified" when they shot and killed Larry Dean Woolsey on May 1. 47th Judicial District Attorney Jason Herring made the announcement during a news conference Wednesday afternoon. According to police, a woman called 911 and said...
Tennessee couple killed in big rig shootout with Texas officers
PUTNAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Tennessee couple was killed in Texas after a dramatic big rig chase and shootout with Texas law enforcement officers. According to Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris, drug agents had been investigating Edward and Elizabeth Stevenson for some time. The sheriff said after making...
'Fugitive of the Week' arrested after probation revoked for 3rd time in fraud case
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Amarillo Crime Stoppers "Fugitive of the Week" was arrested,. Shelley Denise Moore was wanted after her probation was revoked for a third time in a fraud case. She originally pleaded guilty to fraudulent use/possession of identifying information less than five in November 2019. According...
Watch: Amarillo area law enforcement pay tribute to officers killed in the line of duty
AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo area law enforcement paid tribute to the 137 officers nationwide who were killed in the line of duty last year. Of those, 11 were in Texas. "These men and women will never go home to their loved ones," said Potter County Sheriff Brian Thomas.
Amarillo Police Department Regional Crime Center installing updated dash cameras
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Dash cameras for police officers have been around for a long time, but with technology constantly improving, the Amarillo Police Department is updating its tech. 130 police vehicles are getting new dash cameras. Each car will have one 360 camera on the dash and a camera...
Carpet Tech team serves up burgers to Amarillo Police Department for National Police Week
On Tuesday afternoon, Carpet Tech provided meals to 150 members of the Amarillo Police Department precinct at 200 SE Third Avenue to honor and support law enforcement during the 2024 National Police Week from May 12 to May 18.
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