Farmers Branch moves National Night Out forward to cooler Oct. 7 instead of Aug. 5

Opting for cooler weather in October, Community Watch volunteers are busy organizing neighborhood block parties. Read story.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Hurst man arrested in Uptown Dallas burglaries

Dustin Kienzlen was arrested on an auto theft charge in Hurst and a subsequent search of his apartment led to the discovery of stolen Uptown items. Read story.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Argyle High School football player charged with sexual assault

Riley Ledbetter is accused of raping a 15-year-old girl at a pool party last Thursday morning in the 1000 block of Prairie Trail. Read story.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson holds Youth Crime Prevention Summit

You have to appreciate the value of a congresswoman that comes back to her district and skips vacation and immediately gets to work. Read story.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Dallas carjackers shoot victim in leg, steal his auto

The incident occurred in an apartment parking lot in the 12000 block of Audelia Road (near Forest Lane). Read story.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Riverwood Road in Dallas focus of two recent brutal assaults

The woods along the Trinity River in southeast Dallas turn out not be a safe place for late-night parking. Read story.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Hurst sees wave of air conditioning thefts just in time for summer

AC units are long sought after during the summer months because dear God it's hot outside, real hot outside, yuck. Read story.

Monday, July 21, 2008

Youth Crime Prevention Summit held in Dallas on Monday, July 21

The event is designed to combat crime and drugs in the Dallas community and highlight programs that offer young people constructive guidance and positive alternatives to crime. Read story.

Monday, July 21, 2008

Camp Bowie businesses come together for crime prevention

New Fort Worth business crime watch provides proactive approach

Graffiti abatement program proposes youth to create public art for corridor. Read story.

Monday, July 21, 2008

Man driving in Dallas shot in ear on I-35

Police suspect the incident to be a result of road rage. Read story.

Monday, July 21, 2008

Bedford thief leaves homeowner peachless

Maybe said homeowner, instead of pressing charges, should just set up a peach stand and wait for the thief to drop by again. Read story.

Monday, July 21, 2008

DJ Russ Martin arrested, released in Southlake

Host of The Russ Martin Show on KLLI-FM (105.3) was charged with aggravated assault with bodily injuries with a deadly weapon. Read story.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Mesquite neurologist faces criminal charges for inappropriate touching

In addition to being charged with assault, Faiz Ahmed has been reported to the Texas Medical Board. Read story.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Irving fuel truck driver accused of stealing gas and storing it at his house to resell

He had more than 1,500 gallons of gas in several plastic and metal drums stored in his front yard. Read story.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Plano police arrest robbery suspect at Subway restaurant

Cesar Rodriquez, a 29-year-old Hispanic male from Dallas, was apprehended as he left the store and taken into custody without incident. Read story.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Indicted Dallas Police officer fired for bribery

Tran had been working for the DPD since September 2001, which means OMG TERRORISM. Read story.

Friday, July 18, 2008

Pharmacy robber hits another pharmacy in Flower Mound on Thursday

This is his fifth robbery and the Flower Mound, Highland Village, and Lewisville police departments want your help. Read story.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

After tagging cars, gang members kill Fort Worth man

When residents yelled at a gang tagging their cars, the gang members returned to the scene and opened fire. Read story.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Dallas 911 operator won't help murder suspect surrender

Cristobal Jaimes tried to surrender via 911, but the first operator he spoke to said he had to do it himself. Read story.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Tacky thieves take plastic flamingos in Bedford

24 plastic flamingos were stolen from a Bedford home in the middle of the night; John Waters, where are you when we need you? Read story.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Plano police find two stabbed victims; one victim dies; suspect charged with murder

Marco Noe Fernandez Oliva, a 30-year-old Hispanic male from Guatemala, currently residing in Plano, has been arrested and charged for two stabbings and one murder. Read story.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Dallas lawyer foils prisoner's courthouse escape attempt

Peter Schulte ran for sheriff and serves as a reserve police officer. Looks like he knows how to handle criminals. Read story.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Arlington Wal-Mart kidnap suspects arrested, jailed

Kori Draper and Shown Johnson face charges of aggravated robbery. Read story.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Denton Pizza Patron robbed by relatives of restaurant employee

... without her knowledge, say police.

"Um - lemme have a buffet, a diet Coke, and - yeah, gimme all the money in the register. Snookie wookums." Read story.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Police arrest robbery suspect after hotel standoff in Dallas

Dallas and Richardson police worked together in pursuing the suspect. Read story.

Monday, July 14, 2008

McKinney police officer shoots, kills domestic disturbance suspect

Shooting followed a fight between the ex-husband and boyfriend of Leslie Aegan, owner of the house. Read story.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Dallas Police shut down violent gang

The gang is responsible for at least 70 home invasions. Read story.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Denton County police departments seek assistance in catching pharmacy robbery suspect

We have photos! Read story.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

NFL steroid dealer's murder-suicide was due to his girlfriend's infidelity

Murder victim was romantically linked to the only NFL player named in the steroid investigation. Read story.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Residential burglaries are on the rise in Uptown Dallas

Crime is down in almost every other category

Laptops, PDAs, jewelry, and clothes are among the items being stolen. Read story.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Former DART police officer convicted, sentenced to 30 months in federal prison

The officer admitted to some rather unsavory acts. Read story.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Denton citizens help in the capture of aggravated robbery suspects

The suspect, Benjamin Ramirez, fled the store after being knocked to the ground by an employee. Read story.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Wesley Ruiz sentenced to death by Dallas jury

Defense team's last-minute courtroom theatrics fail to sway jury's death vote. Read story.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Graffiti incident sparks deadly shooting in Fort Worth

Characterized as a "home invasion," circumstances point to plain old bloody revenge.
Read story.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Marijuana mother plant found thriving under Red Oak garage

Journey to the center of "far out, dude!"

Sophisticated subterranean pot farm could produce 30 to 40 pounds of wacky tabaccy every month, says sheriff's department. Read story.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson to hold Youth Crime Prevention Summit

The event will focus on combating crime and drugs in our communities and programs that offer positive alternatives and constructive guidance for young people. Read story.

Friday, July 11, 2008

Two pet haters steal TVs from Dallas pet hotel

Watch the video and howl in outrage at this unconscionable crime. Read story.

Friday, July 11, 2008

Group of 10 robbers steals ATM from Dallas convenience store

The theft led police to what may very well be an ATM chop shop. Read story.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Man shoots suspected copper thief in Garland

Bam! No more copper theft. Read story.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Three arrested in Grand Prairie for carrying meth ingredient

The geniuses managed to open a valve on their illegal tank, sending all three men to the hospital. Read story.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008