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Two Texas jail guards are indicted by a county grand jury in the asphyxiation death of an inmate
Two county jail guards have been indicted on murder charges for the asphyxiation death of an inmate in Texas.The indictments, dated Tuesday, charge Joel Garcia, 48, and Rafael Moreno Jr., 37, in the April death of 31-year-old former Marine Anthony Johnson Jr. at the Tarrant County jail in Fort Worth.Attorneys for Garcia or Moreno did not immediately return phone calls and text messages for comment Friday.Randy Moore, an attorney for Garcia, has previously said that Garcia’s role in the fight was limited and that the use of force was necessary.“The wheels of justice continue to turn in this case,” Sheriff...
Pursuit video: Fleeing suspect tased on freeway after attempting to carjack vehicle
WHITE SETTLEMENT, Texas — A 31-year-old man, wanted on multiple charges out of Tarrant County, was arrested Friday after fleeing police and attempting to carjack a truck on Interstate 35, according to White Settlement police. At 8:30 p.m. Friday, police responded to a flock safety license plate reader involving...
District Attorney Secures Life Sentence for Dallas Man in Brutal Murder of Sachse Father
DALLAS, Texas — Tarrant County District Attorney Greg Willis’s office secured a life without parole sentence for Brandon Dale, 43, of Dallas, after a jury found him guilty of capital murder in the brutal robbery and murder of a Sachse father. On June 7, 2021, the Sachse Police...
Man arrested for allegedly planning to meet 13-year-old girl for sexual assault
HALTOM CITY, Texas — A 33-year-old man from Haltom City has been arrested after allegedly planning to meet and sexually assault a 13-year-old girl. In June 2024, Constable Ryan Gable's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Division launched an investigation into Scott Jacob Baldwin, of Haltom City, Texas. According to the ICAC Division, Baldwin communicated with an adult female who allegedly resides in The Woodlands. During their conversations, Baldwin and the woman coordinated a plan to meet in person with the intent of sexually assaulting the woman's purported 13-year-old daughter.
Jury declines to indict Texas woman previously charged with murder of boyfriend after supplying him fentanyl-laced pills, defense attorney says
GRAPEVINE, Texas — A Tarrant County grand jury declined to indict a North Texas woman on a murder charge in connection with the overdose of her boyfriend, according to her defense attorney Tiffany Burks. Kami Ludwig, who turned herself into Tarrant County on Feb. 12, was, however, indicted on...
Whoop it Up For The Red, White, And Blue at These Tarrant County Independence Day Events
In case anyone’s searching for a way to mark America’s 248 years of independence, there’s a lot of celebrating to look forward to in Tarrant County. And for those who really want to celebrate, there’s no reason to limit it to just July 4. Check out...
Grand jury indicts two Texas jail guards in the asphyxiation death of an inmate
Two county jail guards have been indicted on murder charges for the asphyxiation death of an inmate in Texas. The indictments, dated Tuesday, charge Joel Garcia, 48, and Rafael Moreno Jr., 37, in the April death of 31-year-old former Marine Anthony Johnson Jr. at the Tarrant County jail in Fort Worth.
Puppies Saved By Texas Police From Carrier Left Abandoned
Dogs in Texas, which were in a very scary situation, were saved by police in the state. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Per a social media post from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, an unknown individual reached out the police reported the spotting of the dogs:
Tarrant County Rescues Puppies Abandoned In 100-Degree Heat
Eight puppies were rescued from a perilous situation in the scorching Texas heat just in time. On Monday the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about puppies abandoned in a carrier without water in a field, with temperatures soaring to 100 degrees. According to a County Sheriff’s...
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