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CRIME & SAFETY
Gas station robbery in South Austin: Police release new video
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department has released new video in connection to an aggravated robbery in January 2024 at a gas station in South Austin. Police are still looking for the two suspects in the video, which was taken during the incident on January 20 at around 11:07 p.m. at the Mobil gas station located at 5401 Menchaca Road.
Man accused of indecent exposure at South Austin Walmart
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department Sex Crimes Unit is looking for a man who is accused of exposing himself at a South Austin Walmart. The incident happened on June 15 at 11:44 a.m. at the Walmart located at 9300 South I-35 Service Road. Police say the suspect exposed...
Officials Deny Rumors of Serial Killer in Texas City
Is there a serial killer in Austin, Texas? That's what many on social media think- and the rumors are starting to intensify. Austin city officials have already implemented new safety measures along Rainey Street- where many true crime enthusiasts believe this supposed serial killer- which has been dubbed "the Rainey Street Ripper"- stalks their victims and then disposes of them into Lady Bird Lake.
‘Impossible to run a business like this’ | Downtown Austin crimes highlight need for more mental health care, officials and advocates say
AUSTIN, Texas — Repeatedly targeting a business – and a cycle in and out of jail for the alleged perpetrator. The cases play out over and over again in Downtown Austin. Advocates say such instances underscore that enough is not being done quickly enough to help people with mental illnesses who commit petty crimes.
Man killed at Riverside apartment complex; no suspects arrested, Austin police say
No arrests have been made in connection with the death of a man at a Riverside apartment complex that occurred early Thursday morning, the Austin Police Department said at a press conference. Authorities responded to the Array Apartments, at 2101 Burton Drive, in the Riverside neighborhood at 2:01 a.m. and...
UT Austin community member's tip leads to seizure of handgun and drugs
AUSTIN, Texas — A vigilant University of Texas community member's report of suspicious activity at Dobie Twenty21 led to the seizure of a handgun and a large quantity of drugs, according to the University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD). One juvenile suspect was taken to the Travis...
Weird Posts From Julie Gonzalez's MySpace Account Led to Police Investigate Her Disappearance
In March 2010, strange posts began popping up on Julie Gonzalez's MySpace page. The 21-year-old mother of one was going through a difficult divorce but was otherwise doing pretty well. She had gotten a promotion at work and had recently run into an old crush. They began dating and were planning a weekend getaway. Then she disappeared. What happened to Julie Gonzalez? Here's what we know.What happened to Julie Gonzalez? There are still unanswered questions.The night before Gonzalez vanished, she went over to her new boyfriend's house to watch movies. The next morning he went to work and she drove...
New fugitives added to Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants list
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added two fugitives with ties to Central Texas, Fabian Martinez Toribio and Octavio Cruz Hernandez, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of either fugitive. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.
CrimeWatch: Teen kidnapped, beaten & shot; 5 people arrested | FOX 7 Austin
Www.youtube.com – FOX 7 Austin – 2024-07-19 14:20:33. SUMMARY: This Crime Watch YouTube exclusive covers several high-profile crime cases in Austin, Texas. Downtown Austin has faced a spree of burglaries, particularly at Lance Armstrong's bike shop, leading businesses to hire private investigators. Police resources are strained, handling an average of 30-40 burglary reports each week. Other notable incidents include a fatal stabbing, a murder-suicide, a shooting on the University of Texas campus, and a shocking kidnapping and assault of a teenager near Leander. The video also mentions legal actions against Caitlyn Armstrong, the execution of Ruben Gutierrez, a cold case breakthrough, and the murder of a Harris County Sheriff's deputy.
Cedar Park man sentenced to federal prison for illegally selling guns
CEDAR PARK, Texas - A Cedar Park man is going to federal prison for illegal firearms sales. 40-year-old Andrew Pennington was sentenced to one year behind bars and three more years of supervised release. In 2021, Pennington, who was unlicensed, got caught using a gun broker website to sell guns...
Study on Austin Murders Finds Random Shootings Rare. City Says Police Alternatives Can Help.
A recently published report analyzing gun violence in Austin confirmed two facts that Michelle Myles already suspected were true. One, the overwhelming majority of people who killed someone with a gun, or who were killed by someone using a gun, during the year in which researchers studied were young Black men. And two, the vast majority of gun homicides occurred as the result of some kind of dispute – that is, not during the commission of some other crime like robbery or auto theft.
Texas father goes missing on his way back to Austin | FOX 7 Austin
Www.youtube.com – FOX 7 Austin – 2024-07-18 21:54:09. SUMMARY: Perry McColley Jr., 35, was last seen on Christmas 2023 in South Lake, Texas, visiting his children before returning to Austin. He didn't check in that evening, and after weeks without contact, his family grew concerned. Described as 5'11”, 190 lbs, Perry was last seen wearing black shorts and a green 7-Eleven hoodie. He was driving a maroon Chrysler 300 rental with Washington plates. Perry, who would normally reach out every few weeks, has missed significant events, leading his family to worry. South Lake Police are investigating, and his children, especially his 13-year-old, are struggling with his absence.
'It's gonna be bad memories' | Brothers open up about losing loved ones in Austin fire
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin family is grieving after a deadly house fire on Wednesday. Two people and two dogs died in the fire on South Center Street near South First and Ben White Boulevard. Arlie and Cecil Siegeler's father bought the house in 1971, where they shaped their...
Texas-based Cyber Firm Accused Of Causing Internet Meltdown
A massive IT outage sent shockwaves around the world on Friday morning, causing disruptions at airports, hospitals, and businesses thanks to the Texas-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, worrying many about a possible cyberattack. Texas Driver License Offices Hit Hard. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wasn't spared either. All Driver...
Georgetown man sentenced to 45 years in prison for meth dealing
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — A Georgetown man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for methamphetamine distribution following a jury trial in Williamson County, officials said Thursday. Eric Lon Jones, 31, was found guilty Monday of delivering methamphetamine and sentenced Tuesday by the same jury. He was also fined...
Global tech outage impacts Austin EMS services overnight
AUSTIN, Texas - An Austin-based cybersecurity firm apparently caused a global IT outage which impacted emergency services overnight in Austin. "CrowdStrike is a, let's call it, a very core fundamental tool that protects systems for cybersecurity," Direct Marketing Solutions Chief Information Security Officer and cybersecurity expert David Malicoat said. On...
Mason County reopens courthouse after arson fire | FOX 7 Austin
Www.youtube.com – FOX 7 Austin – 2024-07-19 18:44:53. SUMMARY: A large crowd gathered at Mason County Courthouse for a rededication ceremony, marking the completion of restoration efforts initiated by former County Judge Jerry Bearden and completed by current Judge Sher Harden. The courthouse, significantly damaged in a fire on February 4, 2021, underwent extensive repairs. County records were saved as they had been removed prior due to planned renovations. The restoration, costing $20 million, was funded mostly by insurance and state money, with a $4 million gap filled by donations. Historically accurate exterior colors and interiors were achieved through meticulous research. Remaining funds will be used for future maintenance.
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