US homicide rate falls to 75-year low as violent crime declines, FBI says

The U.S. homicide rate fell to its lowest level in 75 years in 2025 as violent and property crime declined nationwide, according to new FBI data.

Florida cold case suspect allegedly confesses to 1987 murder and reveals secret crime-scene details

A Florida man charged in the 1987 killing of a 20-year-old mother allegedly confessed after contacting authorities himself and investigators say he described details of the crime scene that had never been publicly released.

Dallas man sentenced for drunkenly dragging Hudson Oaks officer through H-E-B parking lot

A Dallas man was handed a lengthy prison sentence for drunkenly dragging a Hudson Oaks Police officer through a grocery store parking lot, adding another conviction to the man's long legal history.

Dallas man sentenced for dragging officer through parking lot
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A Dallas man was given 55 years in prison for drunkenly dragging a Hudson Oaks police officer through an H-E-B parking lot. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.

Texas 7 escapee marries before new trial
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Randy Halprin, a member of the "Texas 7" who escaped a south Texas prison and killed an Irving Police officer in 2000, has married ahead of a new trial. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.

Plano man accused of murdering wife with children in house
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A Plano man has been arrested and charged with the murder of his estranged wife, a crime that reportedly happened with the couple's young children in the residence. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.

Road rage suspect drove to work after fatal I-20 shooting
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The suspect involved in a Fort Worth road rage shooting allegedly drove to work after shooting and killing an Everman ISD teacher's aide. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.

Map: Flock cameras targeted by vandals across US

Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide.

Plano man's young children were at home at time of alleged murder of estranged wife: affidavit

A Plano man charged with the murder of his estranged wife answered a police welfare check with a blood stain on his shirt, and the couple's young children were at home at the time of the alleged crime.

Suspect drove to work after fatal Fort Worth road rage shooting: affidavit

The suspect accused of killing an Everman ISD teacher's aide in a Thursday road rage shooting on I-20 in Fort Worth continued driving to work after the incident, an arrest affidavit states.

Texas 7 escapee Randy Halprin marries ahead of new Dallas trial

Randy Halprin, a Texas 7 prison escapee awaiting a new Dallas County trial for the 2000 murder of an Irving police officer, attended a status hearing on Friday where his new wife was also present.

DOJ: US Army veteran defrauded the VA of over $170,000

A U.S. Army veteran has been found guilty of defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $170,000 in caregiver benefit payments that he was not entitled to receive. 

Mansfield woman sentenced to life for smothering 9-year-old niece

A jury sentenced a Tarrant County woman to two life sentences without parole for the 2019 capital murder of her 9-year-old niece, whom she smothered with a pillow in a Mansfield home.

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision could have serious implications on his upcoming state trial for the killing. 

‘Love & Hip Hop’ star 'Betty Idol' arrested, accused of $200K real estate scam

Reality TV star Salomes Jackson ("Betty Idol"), known for her appearances on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, was arrested in Volusia County for her alleged role in a $196,000 real estate scam.

Plano ISD votes to fire principal after teacher's arrest
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Plano ISD has voted to terminate Brinker Elementary School Principal Jennifer King, who is accused in a lawsuit of failing to report abuse from a since-arrested teacher. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.