Dallas Police seize 14 firearms, $8K cash, and large drug stash; 2 gang members arrested

The Brief

  • Two documented gang members were arrested in Dallas following an investigation into an August aggravated assault.
  • The September raid recovered a large cache of illegal items, including 14 firearms and significant quantities of drugs like marijuana and Ecstacy.
  • The case is now being submitted to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for potential federal prosecution.

DALLAS On August 4, 2025, Dallas police responded to a shooting call in the 4500 block of Hamilton Avenue, where a gang member suspect was arrested for aggravated assault in a coordinated operation.

What we know:

The investigation was led by Dallas police gang detectives who conducted a thorough investigation and identified 30-year-old Derek Betts as a suspect.

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