Author: Christopher Maloney

Police Blotter

Del Rio Homeowner Shoots Burglary Suspect During Late Night Break in as Police Investigate Shooting and Charges Remain Pending

Police say the suspect fled after being shot, then was later found and taken to San Antonio for treatment.

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Teen Shot in Arlington Dies in Fort Worth After Police Trace Gunfire From Apartment Complex and Recover Shell Casings in Parking Lot

Police say an 18-year-old was found at a Fort Worth gas station after a shooting reported in Arlington around 3 a.m. Sunday.

Unsolved Cases

Central Florida Family Launches First Memorial 5K for Ocoee Teen Killed in Accidental Shooting to Honor His Memory and Promote Firearm Safety

Loved ones of Lavardo Fisher turned grief into a community run, aiming to preserve his legacy while urging safer gun storage.

Unsolved Cases

Texas Authorities Seek Help Finding Missing Dallas Teenager Last Seen Wednesday Night, With Public Asked to Check for Endangered 13-Year-Old

State officials say Natalie Armstrong was last seen in Dallas on Oct. 21 and may need help because of intellectual disabilities.

Traffic and Crashes

Banana Costume-Wearing Woman Helps Report Orlando Bar Crash After Vehicle Tears Through Outdoor Dining Area Overnight

A late-night crash left The Moderne Bar with heavy damage, and the woman who called police in costume quickly became an online sensation.

Traffic and Crashes

Wrong Way Crash on Houston South Loop West Kills One Driver and Critically Injures Another After Early Morning Head on Collision

Houston police are investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that also left a Chevrolet Suburban driver in critical condition.

Police Blotter

Florida Man Seeks Overhaul of Police Facial Recognition After False Arrest in Jacksonville Beach Case That Cost Him His Work and Reputation

A commercial crabber says police relied on a mistaken AI facial recognition match that led to his arrest, a lawsuit and lasting damage.

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Four Texas State Fraternity Pledges Arrested on Hazing Charges After Police Say a Student Was Forced Into a Pickup Truck in San Marcos

San Marcos police say the men told officers the incident was a tradition, while Texas State warned hazing can bring university discipline as well as criminal charges.

Unsolved Cases

Tampa Man Arrested After Stabbing Victim Multiple Times and Stealing Vehicle in Attack Captured on Surveillance Video, Sheriff Says

Deputies say the victim remains in serious condition after the violent assault and car theft.

Unsolved Cases

Police Dog Trina Helps Find Elderly Hiker Missing for Nearly Two Days in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park After Rainy Nighttime Search

The 3-year-old Labrador tracked the man through mud and rocks before officers reached him on Byron Ledge Trail.