Defense argues against life sentence for man who shot Tarrant County deputy
A Tarrant County jury is set to deliberate on a possible life sentence for Leland Williams, who pleaded guilty to shooting a deputy, following testimony from the defendant, victims' families, and law enforcement.
Fort Worth launches 'NET Force' crackdown on chronic nuisance properties
Fort Worth has launched a new Nuisance Enforcement Team (NET Force) to proactively target chronic problem properties, with a high-crime motel being one of its first major targets.
Sex assault survivors in Texas can now get DNA tests without involving police
A new Texas law allows for forensic medical exams for sex assault survivors even if no report has been made to law enforcement.
Ohio surgeon accused of forcing abortion pills on sleeping girlfriend
An Ohio surgeon has been indicted for allegedly crushing abortion pills and placing them in his pregnant girlfriend's mouth as she slept.
Android users can now share live video with 911 in an emergency
A new feature for Android phone users can provide 911 dispatchers with live video of an emergency as it unfolds.
Child jumps out, escapes unharmed after suspect steals SUV in Louisiana
Police in Louisiana say a 10-year-old boy escaped unharmed after leaping from a moving vehicle that had been stolen with him still inside.
Epstein files: What’s getting released, when, and what to expect
The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.
Kentucky State University shooting victim identified as student from Indianapolis
A student was killed and another critically injured in a shooting at a residence hall on the campus of Kentucky State University.
McKinney mother knew child was being abused before death, affidavit alleges
A McKinney woman now charged with capital murder had knowledge that her young child was being repeatedly injured by her boyfriend but failed to remove the child or seek medical attention, according to a newly released arrest warrant affidavit.
Teen arrested, charged in capital murder of Burleson 17-year-old
A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged with capital murder and aggravated robbery following a shooting in a Burleson park that left one teenager dead and another wounded, authorities announced.
Jubilant Sykes, Grammy-nominated opera singer, killed after dispute with son at Santa Monica home
Grammy-nominated opera singer Jubilant Sykes was killed following a dispute with his son at their Santa Monica home.
Mexican national living in Dallas sentenced for cocaine trafficking
A Mexican national illegally living in Dallas has been sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for his role in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy.
Convicted felon who robbed Garland bank while on supervised release sentenced
The robber, Damon Johnson, held a customer hostage at the bank and pointed a firearm at a teller before running off with approximately $3,900.
Police investigate string of break-ins targeting East Dallas small shops
East Dallas small business owners are urging the public to identify a suspect believed to be responsible for a string of recent burglaries after multiple shops were hit and surveillance footage was shared across the community.
Petco data breach: Application setting ‘inadvertently’ shared personal information online
Customers who were impacted by the breach will be given complimentary credit and identity monitoring services.
Fort Worth sting arrests 20 men in human trafficking crackdown
A two-day undercover sting targeting men trying to buy sex in North Texas resulted in 20 arrests at a Fort Worth hotel in November, highlighting the strong local demand for commercial sex.
Immigration officer sexually assaulted, robbed women in Chicago suburbs, feds say
A CBP officer was charged in with allegedly sexually assaulting and robbing multiple women in the Chicago suburbs.
Kentucky State University shooting: 1 student killed, another injured
The suspect was not a student at the university.
Body found near Grady Spruce High School in Dallas
A man was found dead on Tuesday morning just outside a Dallas high school.
Defense wants Athena Strand murder suspect's police interviews thrown out
Tanner Horner’s defense team is also still waiting for the judge to rule on whether all or part of his jailhouse interviews will be allowed as evidence because of a possible violation of his Miranda Rights.