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Patrol

Man Killed by Officers in TX Station Attack, May Have Been Inspired by Terrorists

Police say Imran Ali Rasheed killed a Lyft driver in Garland, TX, before he attacked the Plano police station.

August 31, 2021

Patrol

TX Police Arrest Suspects in Murder of Off-Duty New Orleans Detective

District Attorney Kim Ogg said Jenkins was out on a $40,000 bond for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Jackson was also out on bond for an aggravated robbery in 2020.

August 27, 2021

Patrol

TX Deputy Shot in Chest, Saved by Armor

Clay County Sheriff Jeff Lyde said the deputy was "slightly wounded but will be OK.

August 17, 2021

Technology

Dallas PD's Loss of Terabytes of Case Data Could Affect Prosecutions

The Dallas County District Attorney's office shared the disclosure, since it may impact some cases. It's possible that much of the missing evidence was already updated to the data portal prior to the data loss, said District Attorney John Creuzot.

August 12, 2021

Patrol

Man Who Killed San Antonio Officer Gets Death Penalty

Otis McKane was facing either life in prison or the death penalty after being convicted in late July of killing Marconi outside police headquarters in downtown San Antonio nearly five years ago.

August 9, 2021

Patrol

TX Officer Shot Multiple Times at "Disturbance" Call

Corpus Christi police were responding to a disturbance when one of the subjects shot at the officers, striking one of them multiple times.

August 5, 2021

Patrol

Austin-Area DA Expands Unit That Investigates Police

District Attorney Jose Garza, elected last fall, ran on a platform of police accountability and has recently indicted multiple officers since taking office. Garza said the new hires will enable his office to address the increased caseload.

August 4, 2021

Patrol

Austin Prosecutors Slam Police Over Investigation of Certain Crimes

"At no time has my office asked Interim Chief (Joe) Chacon to direct his officers not to make an arrest if the officer believes a crime was committed," County Attorney Delia Garza wrote. "Nor have we stated or implemented a policy that blanket rejects any type of charge."

August 4, 2021

Patrol

TX Officer Dies from Injuries Suffered in Crash with 18-Wheeler

“It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I share with you the news that fellow Austin Police Officer Andy Traylor has passed away,” a notice from the Austin Police Association reads.

August 2, 2021

Special Units

TX Officer Shot in Head During Standoff That Killed SWAT Commander Leaves Rehab

Omar Soto-Chavira, 22, allegedly fired multiple times at officers during the July 15 standoff, killing Lubbock County sheriff's Sgt. Josh Bartlett and wounding Sgt. Shawn Wilson.

July 30, 2021

Command

City Manager Names Finalists for Austin Police Chief

“I am excited about the diverse slate of individuals we have identified for this position,” said City Manager Spencer Cronk. “I look forward to discussing with them how we can accomplish the goals of the community and the City Council.”

July 28, 2021

Patrol

Austin Officer "Fighting for Life" After 18-Wheeler Crash

The officer and his vehicle were pinned under the 18-wheeler. Police, Austin-Travis County EMS medics and Austin fire officials responded to crash and performed life-saving measures on the officer.

July 28, 2021