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With "serial squatters" on the rise, a Tarrant County constable vows to send them to jail
NORTH TEXAS – It's early morning when Tarrant County deputy constables prepare to strike.Their target on this day is Shawndria Allen Graves."She's a known squatter in our area. This will be the third house in 2024 that we've had evictions on her for," said Detective Scott Powell.This time, though, deputies aren't evicting her. They're arresting her.It's a new approach Tarrant County Precinct 7 is taking, treating suspected squatters not like tenants who are unable to pay rent, but like criminals who never intended to.Powell first started looking into Graves last October when, he said, the precinct judge asked if he could...
Tarrant County sheriff fires officers indicted in jailhouse killing amid calls for resignation
FORT WORTH – Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn fired a detention officer and a lieutenant following their indictments in connection with the murder of Anthony Johnson Jr., who a man who died while in custody.A spokesperson for the sheriff's office sent a statement Wednesday morning confirming both detention officer Rafael Moreno and Lt. Joel Garcia were terminated. As of Tuesday, CBS News Texas reported that only Moreno had been fired.The two were indicted on Friday. Waybourn had fired Moreno and Garcia in mid-May but later reinstated them because of termination process problems.According to the indictments, Johnson's death was caused when...
Fireworks are mostly illegal in North Texas, but here's where you can still shoot them
DALLAS — Odds are, it is illegal to possess or shoot off fireworks near your North Texas home and if you're caught lighting up a sparkler or firecracker, it could cost you. If you're looking for a sure way to avoid tickets and fines, you can always just attend one of the many events being held throughout North Texas.
Eight puppies abandoned in Crowley have been adopted or placed in foster care
Eight puppies left for dead in triple-digit heat have now been adopted out, putting a happy ending to what could have been a very sad story. Ten days ago, the pups were found abandoned in Crowley.
One Texas Business Scammer Could Be Involved in 19 Deaths, Police say
A woman already charged with the endangerment of one person and the murder of another may be connected to the deaths of up to 20 other individuals, police say. And it’s all in pursuit of the almighty dollar. The unlicensed Love & Caring for People LLC was founded by...
Repairman electrocuted to death while fixing AC unit at North Texas home, police say
An investigation is underway after a repairman was electrocuted to death while working on an air conditioning unit at a home in Tarrant County in late June. On Monday, June 24, police officers responded to a home in the 2900 block of Lakemont Drive in Flower Mound around 1:11 p.m. after reports of a person being found unconscious.
Family pushing for more accountability after murder indictments of two Tarrant County jailers
FORT WORTH – The family of Anthony Johnson Jr. says the indictments of two Tarrant County jailers for murder is a step in the right direction, but they want to see more accountability."I think that's important because it sends a strong message that inmates have rights, and this is not going to be tolerated," said Daryl K. Washington, the family's attorney. "But the family has made it very clear that this is not just about Anthony. This is about all the other inmates who are suffering in Tarrant County."Johnson died in the Tarrant County Jail in April after an altercation with...
The Dish: DFW Restaurant Week returns to raise money for local charities
DFW Restaurant Week is back! The 28th annual charity event will bring together more than 100 fine-dining restaurants in Tarrant, Dallas, Collin and Denton counties to raise money for the North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope, starting with a preview weekend Aug. 1-4. DFW Restaurant Week started 27 years...
Body of man found in Trinity River
FORT WORTH, Texas — The body of a white male was discovered floating in the Trinity River early Tuesday morning, authorities said. Central units were dispatched to the scene at N Main and N Commerce St at 7:14 a.m. on July 2, 2024. Homicide detectives have been notified, and the investigation is ongoing, according to a statement from the department.
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