Officials warn consumers after suspects allegedly drain $14M via ‘gift card cloning’
After a suspected gift card scam allegedly robbed consumers of nearly $14 million, Texas officials warn consumers to check packaging carefully before purchases.
Silver Alert issued for missing 81-year-old last seen in North Texas
Police are searching for an 81-year-old man diagnosed with a cognitive impairment who was last seen in North Texas. The Abilene Police Department said Earnest Brooks, a white male, was last seen around 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 29 near Midway Road and Belt Line Road in Addison. Abilene Police said...
Irving Police seek help locating man who they say has been missing since March
IRVING, Texas — The Irving Police Department is asking the public to help locate a missing 34-year-old man, officials said. Joseph Fowler, 34, was last seen in March 2025 near Addington Drive in Irving, the department said in a post shared to social media Monday morning. "At this time,...
North Texas man allegedly shoots son in face, kills son’s mother, exchanges gunfire with...
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — A North Texas man is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he allegedly shot his son in the face and then killed the son's mother during a standoff with police, officials said. Officers first responded to reports of a family violence shooting at around...
Allen City Council approves ordinance banning sleeping and camping in public areas
The Allen City Council approves a new ordinance that prohibits sleeping or camping in most public and semi-public spaces across the city.
Multiple felonies force Dallas County commissioner candidate off the ballot
Current Dallas County commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia is now the sole candidate running for precinct 4 after multiple felony convictions excluded her primary challenger from the race. Licensed counselor Pedra Geter acknowledged she had been convicted of multiple felonies when she filed to run against Garcia, but did not...
Two Texas men charged in theft of services at Poconos hotel; one wanted in...
SWIFTWATER, MONROE CO. (WOLF) — Pocono Township Police say two men from Texas are facing charges after allegedly leaving a local hotel without paying for lodging and restaurant services. According to police, officers received a report on December 16 regarding a theft of services at The Swiftwater Hotel along...
UT Dallas Student Detained by Frisco Police on Suspected Arson Attempt and Terroristic Threat...
Manojh Sai Lella, a 22-year-old senior at the University of Texas at Dallas, has been apprehended by Frisco Police on allegations of attempting arson and issuing a terroristic threat to family members, as reported by the Dallas Express. The incidents leading to Lella's arrest began with a mental health emergency call...
Suspect in custody after pursuit ends on Interstate 35 in Dallas
DALLAS - A traffic stop led to a police chase on Saturday afternoon, shortly after a Dallas police officer made an assist officer call in the South Dallas area. On December 27, 2025, the preliminary investigation determined that the assistant was called to help with an arrest. As officers attempted to make a traffic...
Dallas Police Lieutenant Arrested for DWI, Placed on Administrative Leave
A Dallas Police Department lieutenant has been arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated and placed on administrative leave pending an internal review. According to officials, on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Lieutenant Jeremy Carter (badge #9550) was arrested by the Midlothian Police Department for DWI....
