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Man dies in Johnson County shooting
Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred in the small community of Lillian. Deputies responded to a shooting in the 8200 block of Kramer Street and located an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to a Mansfield hospital, but pronounced deceased.
North Texas juvenile kills stepfather to stop him from assaulting his mother, officials say
LILLIAN, Texas — A North Texas juvenile shot and killed his 48-year-old stepfather Wednesday night while trying to stop the man from assaulting his mother, according to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said they received a 911 call from the juvenile saying he shot his dad....
Trio of thieves ransack a North Texas restaurant, stealing large amount of money
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Surveillance video at an overnight burglary at a longtime North Texas restaurant shows how burglars got away with a large amount money. The owner of Lili's Restaurant on South Belt Line Road in Grand Prairie was at home when she got an alarm on her cell phone just after 3 a.m. She got there within minutes, but the burglars were gone.
Man arrested in connection with fatal Highway 22 crash
An arrest was made Wednesday, July 10, in connection with a fatal crash that occurred Saturday, May 18, near Peoria. Nathan Fisher, 29, of Midlothian surrendered to authorities at the Hill County Law Enforcement Center on a charge of intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle. The crash claimed the life of...
Arlington is Proving Deadly for Teen Drivers
ARLINGTON (KDAF) — A new study has revealed the cities where younger drivers aged 15 – 20 are most likely to be involved in fatal car accidents — and Arlington, Texas placed second on the list. The research, conducted by injury lawyers Bader Scott, analyzed the latest...
$1 million bond set for Memphis woman charged with murder of 2-year-old, sheriff's office says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The bond for a Memphis woman charged with the murder of a 2-year-old has been set for $1 million, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office said. The U.S. Marshals captured Sharday Bakare in Texas and was arrested on charges related to a murder of a child in Memphis, Tennessee, official reports show.
Masked burglars target Hispanic-owned North Texas businesses
DALLAS - Grand Prairie police are looking for a group of thieves who broke into a small business and stole tens of thousands of dollars. Surveillance video inside a Grand Prairie restaurant shows the group in hoodies and masks removing a safe from the back office. While FOX 4 was...
Theft of property, criminal trespass in this week's crime log
This is a crime wrap-up from July 9 to 15. On July 9, officers investigated a fire alarm pull station that had been pulled erroneously, UTA Police Capt. Mike McCord said in an email. False alarm or report at an institution of higher education is a state jail felony, punishable...
Serial bank robber dubbed ‘Derby Desperado' wanted by FBI for North Texas heists
Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Dallas Field Office are asking for the public’s help in identifying and finding a suave suspect wanted for two bank robberies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The first robbery occurred on Wednesday, July 3, at Texans Credit Union in the 7200...
Arlington patrolman’s group uses All-Star Week crowds to send message in entertainment district
As baseball fans from around the world celebrated MLB All-Star Week in the entertainment district, Arlington Municipal Patrolman’s Association members took the chance to advertise their requests of city management. The union posted photos of an electronic billboard truck outside Globe Life Field stating that Arlington police have not...
Arlington family believes porch pirates targeted packages, Tips on how to protect orders
Wednesday marked day two of Amazon Prime Day, and along with all the deals out there, police in North Texas are raising alarms about porch pirates looking to take unprotected packages. NBC 5 spoke with one Arlington man who said his family narrowly avoided having someone make off with a...
Grand Prairie Police Department Announces Bilingual Citizen Police Academy to Strengthen Community Relations
The Grand Prairie Police Department recently announced the upcoming fall session of their Citizen Police Academy (CPA), a program that aims to foster a deeper understanding of police work within the community. The CPA is set to offer classes in both Spanish, beginning September 10, and in English, starting September 12. The courses are designed to provide a comprehensive and realistic overview of day-to-day police operations to promote more positive relations between citizens and law enforcement, as reported by the City of Grand Prairie, Texas.
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