Truck carrying frozen chicken catches fire on I-20
An 18-wheeler carrying a load of frozen chicken caught fire overnight and caused major traffic delays on Interstate 20 in Mesquite.
Fallen officers honored during National Police Week
Dallas police paused Tuesday to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting others. It's just one of several events across the country this week for National Police Week.
BBQ fundraiser held to help family of fallen Mesquite PD Officer Richard Houston
A barbecue was held to raise money for the family of fallen Mesquite PD Officer Richard Houston.
Mesquite youth pastor, former teacher's aide accused of sexually assaulting several children
Mesquite police are investigating multiple allegations of child sexual abuse against a youth pastor who also worked for Mesquite ISD and the city’s after-school program. So far, four victims have come forward. Some of the victims are as young as 5 and 6 years old.
Mesquite police release video of officer-involved shooting outside trampoline park
Mesquite police released video of a wanted felon opening fire on police officers, who shot back and wounded him. This happened in the parking lot of a children's trampoline park earlier this month.
Mesquite man holds victim at gunpoint, fires at officers, police say
A Mesquite man says a suspect involved in a different police shooting banged on his apartment door with a hammer, forced his way inside and held him at gunpoint hours earlier. The victim spoke with FOX 4 about the very strange and violent encounter.
State trooper fires shots at suspect in Mesquite
A state trooper fired shots at a suspect during a traffic stop in Mesquite. That suspect is still at-large.
Benbrook mother, 3-year-old son killed in Mesquite car crash
The mom tried to get her son out of the car after the initial wreck. But as they were trying to get to safety, they were struck by another car and died. Family members are holding on to hearing she was a devoted mother 'til the end.
Woman and child killed after surviving crash on I-20 in Mesquite
A woman and a young child were hit by a car and killed after walking away from a crash on Interstate 20 in Mesquite.
4 arrested for murder of Mesquite 16-year-old
Mesquite police arrested four people connected to the murder of a 16-year-old boy last month. They allegedly conspired to rob him during a gun sale and ended up shooting him in the chest.
Mesquite police release bodycam video of recent officer-involved shootings
Mesquite police have released bodycam video of two recent officer-involved shootings, one of which resulted in the death of the suspect.
Suspect indicted for murder of Mesquite police officer
The man who allegedly killed a Mesquite police officer after his wife confronted him about his infidelity has been indicted for the murder.
Officer-involved shooting at Mesquite apartments sends man to the hospital
The officer-involved shooting happened after responding officers were told a man was kicking at a door and trying to break into an apartment.
Mesquite police chief says officer’s death brought department together
Mesquite Police Chief David Gill says the death of Ofc. Richard Houston, who was gunned down December 3, has ultimately brought the department together.
North Texans venture out in winter storm in search for food
While many North Texas restaurants shut down Thursday because of the storm, some stayed open. But it wasn't exactly business as usual. The advice is to stay off the roads. But some workers headed to their jobs so other people had a hot meal to eat.
Suspect killed after firing shots at Mesquite police officer
Mesquite police are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting. They say the suspect fired shots an officer who returned fire.
3 men charged with beating Mesquite gym security guard to death
Investigators say the three men beat a security guard while he was working at Fitness Connection on Town East Boulevard last Saturday. The attack was caught on camera. They have all been charged with murder.
Mesquite police chase ends with suspect taken into custody
A Friday afternoon chase involving Mesquite police ended with the suspect being taken into custody.
Security guard dies following assault at Mesquite gym
Mesquite police say a physical altercation happened inside Fitness Connection. The fight was between a security guard and others in the gym area. What happened during the fight is unclear, but the security guard was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. His family wants answers.
Mesquite 16-year-old fatally shot, dumped from moving car
Police are looking for the killer of a 16-year-old who was shot in the chest and thrown out of a car that never stopped in Mesquite Saturday night.