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Wilmer Police Urge Residents to Lock Cars as Thefts Rise, Emphasize Collective Security Measures
In a recent community alert, the Wilmer Police Department has issued a reminder for residents to secure their vehicles following a string of thefts targeting unlocked cars. In a communal drive towards greater security, authorities are strongly advising the public against leaving valuables in their cars and urging everyone to ensure their car doors are locked at all times.
Dallas woman shoots, kills man 'because he wouldn't stop following her,' report says
DALLAS - Dallas police arrested a woman for fatally shooting a man late Sunday night. Officers found 44-year-old Keeman Bowens around 9 p.m. on a sidewalk near Bruton and St. Augustine Roads in Pleasant Grove. Investigators interviewed 25-year-old Iyanna Wells at the scene after the shooting. She admitted to shooting...
Mesquite police officer arrested in connection with Wylie shooting
WYLIE, Texas — A Mesquite police officer has been arrested following an investigation into a June 25 shooting in Wylie, according to the Wylie Police Department. On July 16, Mesquite Police Officer Brian Hill turned himself in to the Wylie Municipal Jail after Wylie detectives obtained two warrants for his arrest. The investigation revealed that Hill was involved in an ongoing dispute with another male and had used his department laptop to access a law enforcement database to provide information to his father, Darvin Hill.
Lieutenant in Dallas fire engine crash transferred to ICU
DALLAS — Three firefighters who were injured when their fire engine went off an overpass have been released from the hospital, while their lieutenant has been transferred to the ICU, fire department officials said. The crash happened on July 21 on Interstate 345 and South Good Latimer Expressway, officials...
Several stolen cars found at Northwest Dallas residence, police say
Dallas detectives uncovered a northwest Dallas property with several stolen vehicles. People living along the 2100 block of Mail Avenue said they never suspected a thing. A woman named Destiny told NBC 5 her car was stolen in Dallas. She chose not to share her last name or show her face for fear of the thieves responsible.
Cold Case Tuesday – Samuel Nanaeto
The Dallas Department continues to investigate the 2012 murder of 22-year-old Samuel Nanaeto. On September 23, 2012, Mr. Nanaeto and unknown suspect were involved in a fight at a business in the 8500 block of Stemmons Freeway. The investigation determined Mr. Nanaeto left the scene and was involved in another fight, this time in the 8800 block of N. Stemmons Freeway, where he was found shot to death. Further investigation determined a vehicle, a four-door white vehicle, possibly a Chevy Avalanche, driven by a Latin male, was seen at the second location and was possibly involved.
Pleasant Grove store owner believes attempted break-in is connected to recent burglaries
DALLAS - Dallas police are looking for suspects who tried to make off with some cash at a market in Dallas' Pleasant Grove neighborhood earlier this month. The intruders tried to break into the Encanto Market & Cocina back on July 8. Co-owner Cristina Hernandez says she was out of...
Man arrested after 44 pounds of methamphetamine recovered during traffic stop in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) - A man has been arrested after around 44 pounds of methamphetamine was discovered in his truck in Rankin County. Around 5:55 p.m. on Monday, the Rankin County Criminal Interdiction Deputy Shack conducted a traffic stop on a Ford Truck on Interstate 20 for a traffic violation.
Dallas car thefts may be connected to social media trend, police say
DALLAS - Dallas police are looking for suspects in a car theft that investigators say is becoming more common. Police told the car's owner, Steven Binko, that his car may have been targeted because of a social media trend leading to an increase in vehicle thefts involving Kias and Hyundais across the country.
Repairs to wrap up Wednesday after firetruck accident on downtown Dallas train tracks
Dallas Area Rapid Transit estimates repair work will continue through Wednesday on its downtown system after a firetruck fell on the tracks over the weekend. A Dallas Fire-Rescue enginefell from the highway onto the DART tracks below Interstate 345 and South Good Latimer Expressway. Four firefighters were injured but are...
Box truck fuel spill blocks I-35E lanes through Dallas
DALLAS — A box truck crash and fuel spill blocked several southbound lanes of Interstate 35E near the U.S. 67 split in Dallas early Monday, officials said. Several lanes were cleared by 7 a.m., but the incident was still causing traffic backups as crews worked to clean the fuel from the roadway.
Homicide at 2000 Lanark Avenue
On July 22, 2024, at about 1:05 AM, Dallas police responded to a shooting call in the 2000 block of Lanark Avenue. The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived, they found the female victim shot. Dallas Fire Rescue responded, and the victim died at the scene. Further investigation identified the...
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