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Family speaks out after woman found dead in southeast Austin home
AUSTIN, Texas — The family of a woman found dead in a vacant home last month is speaking out. The Austin Police Department says 34-year-old Alyssa Ann Rivera’s body was discovered in an abandoned home in the 2600 block of Metcalfe Road in southeast Austin. “We love her...
Police release video of person of interest in southeast Austin homicide
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) on Wednesday released new video showing a person of interest in a June 21 homicide in southeast Austin. APD said officers responded to a call on Metcalfe Road, off Interstate 35, around 4 p.m. that day. When they arrived, they found a woman dead inside an abandoned house.
Police seize fentanyl, arrest felon outside north Austin game room
Police arrested a man on multiple felony charges after seizing 17.5 grams of fentanyl and a handgun outside a north Austin game room. Matthew Evans, 38, was apprehended on Tuesday, July 2, at approximately 3:40 p.m. near the intersection of I-35 and East Braker Lane, according to an Austin Police Department affidavit.
Man arrested for stabbing his father to death in South Austin: APD
AUSTIN, Texas - A man was arrested for stabbing his father to death in South Austin, the Austin Police Department said. Police said on Monday, July 1, around 5:39 p.m., officers responded to multiple calls of a stabbing in the front yard of a home at 6715 Windrift Way. "The...
Bodies found at Austin apartment complex; police investigating as homicide
AUSTIN, Texas - Two people were found dead at an apartment complex in Austin and the Austin Police Department is investigating it as a homicide. On Wednesday, July 3, APD says it responded to a call at around 10:15 a.m. about the incident at the complex in the 4400 block of Airport Boulevard.
‘Great Concern’: Texas Cop Who Got Slap on the Wrist After Pepper-Spraying Handcuffed Black Man Allegedly Caught on Video Beating and Slamming 2-Year-Old Son
A police officer in Austin, Texas, is facing a criminal investigation after multiple disturbing videos were released to authorities that allegedly show him abusing his […] ‘Great Concern’: Texas Cop Who Got Slap on the Wrist After Pepper-Spraying Handcuffed Black Man Allegedly Caught on Video Beating and Slamming 2-Year-Old Son
Watch Five Texas Cops Use Force to Take Man Into Custody
Texas Officers Use Force to Arrest Man – What Really Happened?. The video at the bottom of this article was recorded on the infamous 6th Street in Austin, Texas. These five police officers are attempting to get a very large man to cooperate with them. As the cops threaten...
Two teens charged in fatal NE Austin Waffle House shooting
AUSTIN, Texas — Police have charged two suspects in connection with the fatal shooting at a northeast Austin Waffle House last month. Online records show Irving Antunez, 18, is in custody at the Travis County Jail, charged with murder and held on a $750,000 bond. Police have also charged Emmanuel Perez, 17, with murder in the same incident.
Man charged with DWI in deadly Fourth of July crash
AUSTIN, Texas — A man has been arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) after a crash that killed one person and injured another on the Fourth of July. The Austin Police Department (APD) said at approximately 1:09 a.m. on July 4, officers responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 11800 block of northbound Research Boulevard, not far from the Covert Buick GMC dealership.
Head-on crash and arrest caught on video.
Austin police release footage of officers detaining man who later died in custody after crashing stolen truck. # #. Tuesday, June 17, 4pm: Multiple 911 calls report Jermaine Joseph Sims (35), "acting erratic" and "throwing things" in a Circle K gas station. Callers request police, EMTs and mental health services.
14-year-old boy reported missing from Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — A 14-year-old Austin boy has been missing for nearly a month, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Christopher Rodriguez Diaz was last seen on June 14 when he left he residence and did not return. NCMEC said he may still be in...
1 dead, 2 injured in North Austin crash
AUSTIN, Texas — One victim is dead and two others are injured after a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning in North Austin, near Covert Buick GMC. According to a social media post from Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS), the crash happened just before 2 a.m. in the 11800 block of Research Boulevard, heading northbound.
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