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CRIME & SAFETY
Children at center of Collin County Amber Alert located, authorities say
Two Collin County boys who had been missing since Wednesday night were located safely on Thursday, authorities say. Texas DPS did not provide details around the circumstances of the Amber Alert.
Texas Juvenile arrested, accused of more than 100 bomb threats in several states
TEXAS — A Texas juvenile has been arrested after the Collin County Sheriff's Office, Tyler Police Department, Smith County Sheriff's Office and the FBI executed a search warrant in Smith County on Saturday, June 29. Investigators say the juvenile was actively trying to stay hidden from law enforcement using "sophisticated techniques" before authorities uncovered their identity through "persistent online investigative efforts."In a press release, the Collin County Sheriff's Office said the operation "successfully identified a juvenile suspect responsible for numerous bomb threats and swatting hoaxes across multiple states." The multi-agency investigation began in May 2024 when the suspect called and initiated a swatting...
Forney pilot who died lived a life of service, family says
FORNEY, Texas — Benjamin Lewis says his father had been flying for more than four decades, and flying wasn't just a passion — it was his purpose. He tells us the plane was an instrument his dad used to help others. Michael Lewis was known for his service in the community in and around Forney.
Trenton man killed in Howe crash
HOWE, Texas (KXII) - A Trenton man was killed in a Tuesday morning accident in Howe. Police said it happened a little after 5 a.m. when Dean Grauman, 55, of Trenton, was standing in the roadway on Haning at Bean Street securing a load of tree branches into the bed of his pickup when another pickup struck Grauman’s trailer, then him and his pickup.
Greenville Police Announce Traffic Plan Following July 4th Festivities
The Greenville Police Department has outlined a traffic flow plan for residents and visitors following the July 4th Fireworks Show and Bottle Rocket Bash. Here are the details:. Vehicles on the Westbound Service Road and exiting parking lots of Lowes, Academy, and Hobby Lobby will be directed to enter the...
Man wanted for June 8 homicide arrested near Memphis
GREENVILLE - An Indianola man wanted by the Greenville Police Department for first degree murder stemming from a June 8 shooting homicide, has been arrested near Memphis. As Delta News reporter Jasmine Steverson shows us, authorities are one step closer to getting justice for the victim’s family. 27-year-old Tyredius...
Junior Police Academy is no joke
Wylie ISD Junior Police Academy cadets on the first day of class, Monday, June 17 at Burnett Junior High. Wylie police have developed a world class Junior Police Academy program. Started in 2009, many other regional police departments have observed Wylie’s week-long summer public safety crash course. Rockwall police were...
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