There are further developments in a case we told you about a few months back. A former receptionist in the Victim’s Rights department of the District Attorney’s office is now facing far more serious charges than initially suspected. [Read more…]
Are Dallas Officials Underreporting Assaults?
In police work, as with most things, it is what gets measured is what gets the most attention. So police departments know if certain crimes are under reported, their stats can look better. If serious crimes get reported or tracked as lesser offenses, it can create a false impression. [Read more…]
Harris County DA Reduces Charge for Residual Crack
In a surprising move, the Houston, TX District Attorney’s office is instructing prosecutors to lessen criminal charges filed for possession of a crank pipe. [Read more…]
Elderly Houston Man Charged With Assault
Caught trying to steal scrap metal, 67 year old man allegedly reacted violently, resisting arrest and supposedly assaulting an off duty police officer. [Read more…]
Texas Teens Recruited by Mexican Drug Cartels?
While Dallas school officials are saying they don’t yet see the influence of Mexican drug cartels in their schools, the Feds and the Texas Department of Public Safety are cautioning parents to be aware. [Read more…]
Sexting is a Growing Trend in Amarillo TX
The term “Sexting” is getting a lot of buzz lately, and this provocative word describes what can be a dangerous problem, particularly for teens. It is also against the law in Texas. [Read more…]
Four TX Counties Searching for Serial Rapist
In an unusual case, officials and citizens in 4 Texas counties are keeping their eyes open for a serial rapist. The offender’s identity is unknown but his DNA has linked four cases over the past several months. [Read more…]
Texans Ticketed for Speaking Spanish
What began as a reported isolated incident has uncovered dozens of tickets issued in the Dallas area for a law that doesn’t even exist. [Read more…]
North Texas at Center of Nationwide Drug Busts
A Mexican drug organization that operated in Texas was feeling serious pressure this week as authorities across the country cracked down on their drug operations. Hit particularly hard, North Texas. [Read more…]
Tyler Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Assault Case
A Tyler man was sentenced to prison for an assault on a police officer with a knife. He will serve at least 17 years on the serious felony offense of aggravated assault of a public servant, even though the officer was never actually struck or injured. [Read more…]
