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6 THINGS TO KNOW: Texas Senate passes SB-3 Bill, CCPD Body-cams, Senator John Cornyn visit Port of CC
Texas Senate Passes SB-3 Bill
Port Aransas Crash
An Austin teen is facing several charges following a rollover crash in Port Aransas on Tuesday. Police say 17-year-old Tyler Ellis led officers on a high-speed chase, speeding through a Port Aransas neighborhood before crashing. Ellis has been charged with multiple offenses, including manufacturing/delivering a controlled substance, evading arrest with a vehicle, and reckless driving. Four other passengers were in the car, but they managed to get out before the crash. It’s unclear if they will face charges.
Full story here: Driver in Port Aransas high-speed chase facing additional charges
CCPD Body Cameras
Great news for the Corpus Christi Police Department! The city has approved a grant that will allow CCPD to purchase 68 additional body-worn cameras and related equipment. This brings their total number of body cameras to 448, helping to improve transparency and accountability…