CRIME & SAFETY
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Allen mall shooting victims remembered on Sunday
ALLEN, Texas - Monday marks one year since a gunman opened fire at the Allen Premium Outlets. Eight people were killed, including three children. Nine others were wounded and hundreds of lives were changed forever. The gunman was killed at the scene by an Allen police officer who was already...
A year after the Allen shooting, one survivor is still trying to find a way forward
Irvin Walker was sitting in his car when he felt the bullets hit his upper torso one year ago. At first, all he noticed was broken glass. Then Walker saw a man aim and shoot through his window in the Allen Premium Outlets parking lot. “I could hear people screaming,...
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...
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