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CRIME & SAFETY
Trackdown: Help find suspect accused of murdering former OU football player
DALLAS - In this week's Trackdown, law enforcement is asking for help finding a man who escaped house arrest while awaiting trial for the robbery and murder of a former University of Oklahoma football player. Antwan Franklin was arrested and charged with capital murder in 2022. Police believe he murdered...
First Thing To Do If An Unmarked Police Car Tries to Pull You Over in Texas
Recently police in Dallas, TX, shared steps to take if an impersonator cop does pull you over after a rash of recent incidents, you may have read about that. But that got us thinking. What should you do if an unmarked police car is trying to pull you over in...
Plano woman indicted in the murder of ex-husband after she caught him on the phone with another woman
A grand jury in McKinney has indicted a Plano woman for the April murder of her ex-husband. The shooting happened in the garage of a home on Monticello Circle in Plano in April.
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...
Dallas man caught smuggling immigrants in McLennan County indicted by grand jury
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Dallas man arrested in April on charges he was smuggling four immigrants from Mexico to Dallas was indicted Tuesday. Guillermo Ramirez Hernandez, 46, was charged by a McLennan County grand jury with four counts of smuggling of persons. Three of the charges are third-degree felonies, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. A fourth count is a second-degree felony, with a penalty up to 20 years, because it alleges Hernandez was trying to smuggle a person younger than 18.
Garland police investigating Wednesday afternoon bank robbery
GARLAND, Texas — The Garland Police Department is searching for a suspect who robbed a Garland credit union on Wednesday afternoon. Police say they were called about the robbery just after 1:30 p.m. to the Texans Credit Union in the 7200 block of Telecom Parkway. Upon arrival, police say...
Two 18-year-olds plead guilty to robbing USPS workers across DFW
DALLAS - Two 18-year-old men pleaded guilty to a string of robberies targeting postal workers all over the metroplex. The two men were tracked down back in April after committing a robbery at an apartment complex in Fort Worth. They were already on the radar of investigators due to cell...
Police release video of deadly shooting at Far North Dallas encampment
DALLAS - Dallas police say officers spent several minutes trying to get an armed suspect to drop his knife, using commands and less-lethal force before shooting him. Police released body camera footage from the Friday night incident in Far North Dallas. They say the suspect lunged at officers with a knife.
A Fire Breaks Out at Abilene’s 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Thousands of spectators gathered at Wylie High School's Hugh Sandifer Stadium for the highly anticipated WesTex Connect Fireworks Spectacular on July 3rd. The event, held for the first time at this venue, promised a night of dazzling fireworks, music, and community spirit. However, it took an unexpected turn when a fire broke out nearby.
Plano Police Department Celebrates Retirement of Officer Bart Bruton After 28 Years of Service
After nearly three decades of service, Police Officer Bart Bruton has officially entered retirement. The Plano Police Department took to social media last Saturday to honor this stalwart member of their force, celebrating his 28-year career in law enforcement that commenced in 1994. Officer Bruton, heralded for his contributions, spent the majority of his tenure in the traffic unit since December of 2000, only to conclude his journey on patrol.
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.
Frisco Police respond to various reports of assault, theft and other crime from June 26-July 1
The following incidents were reported by the Frisco Police Department according to its crime map for the time period of June 26-July 1. The crime map can be viewed at friscotexas.gov/1510/Crime-Map. On June 26, at 1 a.m., a theft was reported on the block of 9300 Lebanon Rd (Commercial), with...
RPD News and Crime Alerts
On Sunday, June 30th, 2024, dashcam video captured a stark illustration of the dangers of drinking and driving. Following their assistance to a motorist on the highway, three officers narrowly avoided serious injury when a suspected drunk driver collided with one of their police vehicles. The incident occurred as officers were talking near the highway shoulder, while the suspect's vehicle crashed into a parked police car, causing a tire to dislodge and strike another police vehicle. Although debris from the collision struck one of the officers, fortunately, no severe injuries were reported. As we approach the July 4th holiday, this serves as a sobering reminder to celebrate responsibly.
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