Tyler
CRIME & SAFETY
Tyler police arrest child accused of making bomb threats at Brookshire's in Tyler, other locations across multiple states
TYLER, Texas — Tyler police officers arrested a boy for allegedly making numerous bomb threats and swatting hoaxes across multiple states and locations, including Brookshire’s grocery stores in Tyler. In a news release, police said a joint investigation between the Tyler Police Department, Smith County Sheriff’s Office, Collin...
Death of missing Tyler man ruled homicide
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The cause of death for Jose Alejandro Perez, a Tyler man who was reported missing in April, has been confirmed as homicide. According to the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences at Dallas, Perez’s manner of death was ruled as “homicide violence including chop/blunt force injuries and neck compression.” Perez initially went […]
Two Men Indicted For Kidnapping Tyler, TX Man For $10K Ransom
A Wild Story From The Tyler Police Department About 2 Men Who Allegedly Kidnapped A Tyler Man. Two men, one from Colorado and one from New Mexico, are currently in the Smith County Jail on some heavy felony charges after they were allegedly hired to kidnap a Tyler man who owed someone money.
Officials urge drivers to 'Move Over, Slow Down' to keep first responders safe
TYLER, Texas — Smith County first responders are asking drivers to be more cautious when driving in the area of crash scenes after a firefighter was struck by a truck Sunday night. According to an annual study conducted by the Emergency Responder Safety Institute, in 2023, 46 first responders...
Officials talk safety after firefighter hit by car
TYLER — Two Smith County firefighters have been hit by cars while working traffic calls all within the span of a month. Officials weigh in on the importance of slowing down and moving over. “Reminding motorists to watch their speed, do all you can to pay attention, put your phones away,” Jeff Williford, TxDOT Tyler District public information officer, said.
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