Austin's 2025 homicide wrap
After years of rising violence, Austin police are seeing something they haven't in a long time, fewer homicides. Detectives said fewer cases doesn't mean less work though, and two killings this year remain unsolved.
After years of rising violence, Austin police are seeing something they haven't in a long time, fewer homicides. Detectives said fewer cases doesn't mean less work though, and two killings this year remain unsolved.
Texas AG Ken Paxton unveils redesigned website for Crime Victim Services
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the launch of a redesigned, mobile-friendly website for the state’s Crime Victim Services Division to provide victims, advocates, and service providers with faster and safer access to essential resources.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the launch of a redesigned, mobile-friendly website for the state’s Crime Victim Services Division to provide victims, advocates, and service providers with faster and safer access to essential resources.
Children as young as 8 involved in stolen car chase; Driver learned from YouTube
Authorities in Ohio say three children ages 8, 11, and 12 could face juvenile charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle and leading police on a brief pursuit.
Authorities in Ohio say three children ages 8, 11, and 12 could face juvenile charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle and leading police on a brief pursuit.
Meth found inside alcohol containers at border; Texas woman arrested
A Texas woman is facing a felony drug charge after TABC officials found meth concealed inside alcohol containers at the Texas-Mexico border.
A Texas woman is facing a felony drug charge after TABC officials found meth concealed inside alcohol containers at the Texas-Mexico border.
Social media influencer Ash Trevino arrested in Texas on felony fraud warrants
Social media influencer Ashley Nicole Trevino, known online as Ash Trevino, was arrested in North Texas on Dec. 17 on active felony warrants for healthcare and welfare fraud, according to court records.
Social media influencer Ashley Nicole Trevino, known online as Ash Trevino, was arrested in North Texas on Dec. 17 on active felony warrants for healthcare and welfare fraud, according to court records.
Man convicted of murder in downtown 'gun battle' that killed teen in 2021
A man has been convicted of murder and deadly conduct in connection with a downtown Austin “gun battle” that killed a teenager in 2021.
A man has been convicted of murder and deadly conduct in connection with a downtown Austin “gun battle” that killed a teenager in 2021.
South Oak Cliff football player arrested for shooting teammate just hours after championship win
A South Oak Cliff High School football player is accused of shooting a teammate just hours after their state championship win over the weekend.
A South Oak Cliff High School football player is accused of shooting a teammate just hours after their state championship win over the weekend.
APD looking for SUV that struck, injured e-bike rider in NW Austin
The Austin Police Department is looking for a driver that struck and injured an e-bike rider in November.
The Austin Police Department is looking for a driver that struck and injured an e-bike rider in November.
'We’re all going to die': Alaska Airlines passenger accused of trying to open cabin door midflight
An Alaska Airlines passenger is facing federal charges after allegedly attempting to open the cabin door during a flight from Deadhorse to Anchorage.
An Alaska Airlines passenger is facing federal charges after allegedly attempting to open the cabin door during a flight from Deadhorse to Anchorage.
Pastor charged with cyberstalking estranged wife for years before her death
A federal grand jury in South Carolina has indicted a pastor, John Paul Miller, on charges of cyberstalking his estranged wife and making false statements to federal investigators.
A federal grand jury in South Carolina has indicted a pastor, John Paul Miller, on charges of cyberstalking his estranged wife and making false statements to federal investigators.
Man in self-inflicted Atlanta Airport shooting now charged with felonies
A 59-year-old man who intentionally shot himself at the Atlanta Airport is recovering in the hospital and now faces multiple felony charges, police said.
A 59-year-old man who intentionally shot himself at the Atlanta Airport is recovering in the hospital and now faces multiple felony charges, police said.
Gun jams as shoplifting suspect tries to shoot Ohio police officer at point-blank range in wild bodycam video
Heart-pounding video shows the moment a shoplifting suspect allegedly tried to shoot an Ohio police officer at point-blank range inside a Walmart only to be stopped when his gun appeared to malfunction and a store security worker intervened.
Heart-pounding video shows the moment a shoplifting suspect allegedly tried to shoot an Ohio police officer at point-blank range inside a Walmart only to be stopped when his gun appeared to malfunction and a store security worker intervened.
38-year-old victim dies in fatal New Braunfels pedestrian accident
A 38-year-old pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on an I-35 frontage road in New Braunfels on Friday night.
A 38-year-old pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on an I-35 frontage road in New Braunfels on Friday night.
1 suspect dead after shooting 2 deputies at San Antonio-area home
A 38-year-old suspect was killed and two Bexar County deputies were wounded during an exchange of gunfire at a domestic disturbance call on Wednesday morning.
A 38-year-old suspect was killed and two Bexar County deputies were wounded during an exchange of gunfire at a domestic disturbance call on Wednesday morning.
Austin man in custody after fatal stabbing in northeast Travis County
A man in his 40s was killed in a northeast Travis County stabbing early Sunday morning, leading to the arrest and murder charge of 30-year-old Faran Abdolrahimi.
A man in his 40s was killed in a northeast Travis County stabbing early Sunday morning, leading to the arrest and murder charge of 30-year-old Faran Abdolrahimi.
Some Epstein files released Friday disappear from DOJ website
At least 16 files related to Jeffrey Epstein that were released Friday have disappeared from the DOJ website, including photos of President Trump, with no explanation.
At least 16 files related to Jeffrey Epstein that were released Friday have disappeared from the DOJ website, including photos of President Trump, with no explanation.
Rollingwood police investigate early morning gunfire and vehicle theft
Rollingwood police are investigating an early morning vehicle theft involving gunfire on Park Hills Drive that prompted a brief shelter-in-place order before the stolen car was recovered.
Rollingwood police are investigating an early morning vehicle theft involving gunfire on Park Hills Drive that prompted a brief shelter-in-place order before the stolen car was recovered.
Man accused of setting off explosions in South Austin
A man was arrested in connection to multiple explosions in the Austin area, police said.
A man was arrested in connection to multiple explosions in the Austin area, police said.
Epstein files released by Justice Department: What's in them
The Justice Department has released more than 300,000 pages of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein case files.
The Justice Department has released more than 300,000 pages of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein case files.
Several Central Texas cities no longer have license plate readers
License plate readers played a key role in catching the Brown University shooting suspect, but several Central Texas cities recently got rid of theirs.
License plate readers played a key role in catching the Brown University shooting suspect, but several Central Texas cities recently got rid of theirs.