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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 22, 2019

Vest Saved Texas Deputy Shot, Critically Wounded at Traffic Stop

Herrera was struck several times including in the back of the head and taken to a hospital for treatment.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 7, 2019

Trial Begins for Suspected Shoplifter Accused of Causing Death of Texas Officer

The trial has begun for a man who had reportedly shoplifted at a Target store in Harris County, TX and then led police on a vehicle pursuit that resulted in the death of Officer Marco Antonio Zarate of the Bellaire (TX) Police Department in 2016.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 7, 2019

Texas Man Charged with Second-Degree Manslaughter in Officer's Death

David Charles Wilson told police that he was inside his home when he fired upon Officer Nathan Heidelberg, who was struck just above his ballistic vest. Officer Heidelberg was transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his wounds a short time after the incident.

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Newsby Edited by StaffMarch 6, 2019

2 Texas Probationary Officers Fired After Running Away from Gunfight

Police Chief William McManus said the two probationary officers were accompanying Sergeant Steven Castillo when he was called early Monday morning to check out a disturbance at a home on Spring Dale Street.

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Newsby Edited by StaffMarch 6, 2019

Video: Texas Deputy Pulls Elderly Woman from Burning Home

The deputy arrived to find the home engulfed in flames and neighbors alerting the deputy to the resident's presence in a back bedroom.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 5, 2019

Texas Officer Shot, Killed Responding to Burglar Call

Midland Mayor Jerry Morales identified the officer as Nathan Heidelberg.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 5, 2019

Texas Officers Accused of "Brutalizing" Family on 911 Call Didn't Activate Body Cameras

Officers called to respond to a domestic dispute in the Dallas suburb of DeSoto in August either failed to activate their body-worn cameras or turned them off at some point during the incident, according to the Dallas Morning News.

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Newsby Edited by staffMarch 5, 2019

Texas Police Fatally Shoot Shotgun-Wielding Gunman

An officer with the San Antonio (TX) Police Department was forced to return fire on a man who reportedly fired a shotgun at him, fatally striking the gunman.

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Newsby Edited by StaffMarch 4, 2019

Video: Texas Officers Save Suicidal Teen on Highway Overpass

Three officers with the Mansfield (TX) Police Department saved a teen from taking his own life by pulling him to safety and taking him into protective custody. On Thursday, the department released dash and body camera footage of the event, which took place Tuesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 26, 2019

Texas Man Impersonating Officer Reportedly Commits Sexual Assault

Authorities in Texas are looking for a man who, dressed as a police officer, initiated a traffic stop on a woman, and reportedly sexually assaulted her.

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