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CRIME & SAFETY
Juvenile shoots and kills father to protect mother from further assault, police say
LILLIAN, Texas — A juvenile shot his father to protect his mother during a domestic assault, according to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred on July 17, 2024, when a caller reported that her son had shot her husband. Deputies arrived to find CPR in progress, and the husband was transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Porch pirate caught on camera swiping package from Mansfield home
The Mansfield Police Department is asking the public for help finding a thief caught on camera stealing packages from a home earlier this month. The police department posted surveillance images on social media on Saturday, showing a man stealing two packages from a home in the 900 block of Hiltron Drive. Authorities also shared a photo of the porch pirate's vehicle.
Kennedale police warn residents of phone scam posing as officers
KENNEDALE, Texas — The Kennedale Police Department has issued a warning about a phone scam in which individuals are posing as police officers and demanding money.According to a press release from the department, a complaint was received over the weekend about a person identifying themselves as a "Sergeant with the Kennedale Police Department" who called and asked for money to pay off a "warrant." The department emphasized that it does not call individuals to demand or ask for payment, which is handled through the Municipal Court and not over the phone.Residents are advised to hang up and report any such calls to the police department. The department also referred to a previous post with details on phone scams and encouraged anyone with questions to reach out.
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