Decades-old explosives found in Northeast Austin home after investigation
The investigation led to the discovery of explosives in the Northeast Austin neighborhood.
The investigation led to the discovery of explosives in the Northeast Austin neighborhood.
Frisco track meet stabbing suspect to seek reduction in bond, new charge
Karmelo Anthony, 17, is currently charged with first-degree murder and is being held on $1 million bond.
Karmelo Anthony, 17, is currently charged with first-degree murder and is being held on $1 million bond.
South Austin drug bust uncovers almost 100 grams of narcotics; 3 arrested
Three people are facing first-degree felony charges after an April 1 drug bust by Austin police uncovered almost 100 grams of various narcotics, including black tar heroin, cocaine and fentanyl.
Three people are facing first-degree felony charges after an April 1 drug bust by Austin police uncovered almost 100 grams of various narcotics, including black tar heroin, cocaine and fentanyl.
Man swings machete at taco truck employee: affidavit
Austin police have charged a man with a felony for allegedly swinging a machete at a taco truck employee in South Austin.
Austin police have charged a man with a felony for allegedly swinging a machete at a taco truck employee in South Austin.
1 killed, 2 critically injured in Southwest Austin crash: ATCEMS
One person is dead and two others were critically injured in a crash in Southwest Austin Sunday afternoon.
One person is dead and two others were critically injured in a crash in Southwest Austin Sunday afternoon.
Austin Crime: Week of March 30
Crime stories from around the Austin area during the week of March 30, 2025, including the toxicology report for the driver involved in a deadly crash on I-35, a Travis County judge reducing a murder suspect's bond again, a search for suspects in an Austin murder, cats abandoned in Leander and more.
Crime stories from around the Austin area during the week of March 30, 2025, including the toxicology report for the driver involved in a deadly crash on I-35, a Travis County judge reducing a murder suspect's bond again, a search for suspects in an Austin murder, cats abandoned in Leander and more.
Texas man sentenced to life in prison for sexual exploitation of a 10-year-old child
A Texas man who was convicted of sexually abusing a child for more than two years has been sentenced to life in federal prison.
A Texas man who was convicted of sexually abusing a child for more than two years has been sentenced to life in federal prison.
Horse collapses, dies on downtown Atlanta sidewalk
Police are investigating the death of a horse that was found on a sidewalk in downtown Atlanta.
Police are investigating the death of a horse that was found on a sidewalk in downtown Atlanta.
Nevada deputies seize 7 'emotional support' tigers from home
Authorities in Nevada seized seven "emotional support" tigers from a home last week. The owner claimed he got some of the tigers from Joe Exotic.
Authorities in Nevada seized seven "emotional support" tigers from a home last week. The owner claimed he got some of the tigers from Joe Exotic.
Boy dies after being swept away by floodwaters while walking to bus stop, police say
Since Wednesday, more than a foot of rain has now fallen in parts of Kentucky. A 9-year-old boy was tragically caught in a rushing flood Friday while walking to school.
Since Wednesday, more than a foot of rain has now fallen in parts of Kentucky. A 9-year-old boy was tragically caught in a rushing flood Friday while walking to school.
Driver in deadly I-35 multi-vehicle crash was sober, attorney says
The attorney for the man accused of causing a deadly pile-up on I-35 on March 13, said an independent lab did not find traces of drugs or alcohol in his blood sample.
The attorney for the man accused of causing a deadly pile-up on I-35 on March 13, said an independent lab did not find traces of drugs or alcohol in his blood sample.
Austin shooting: Man shot, killed in downtown; police looking for suspects
Austin police are looking for two people involved in the deadly shooting of a man in downtown Austin on Monday, March 31.
Austin police are looking for two people involved in the deadly shooting of a man in downtown Austin on Monday, March 31.
Frisco track meet stabbing suspect: ‘I did it’
The 17-year-old accused of fatally stabbing a Frisco student athlete during a track meet allegedly admitted to the crime. He also asked officers if his actions could be considered self-defense, according to a newly released arrest report.
The 17-year-old accused of fatally stabbing a Frisco student athlete during a track meet allegedly admitted to the crime. He also asked officers if his actions could be considered self-defense, according to a newly released arrest report.
Russell Brand charged with rape, sexual assault
Comedian Russell Brand is facing multiple rape and sexual assault charges.
Comedian Russell Brand is facing multiple rape and sexual assault charges.
3 more MS-13 gang members arrested in Florida murder cases, federal prosecutors say
Three more suspected MS-13 gang members have been arrested in connection with multiple cold case murders in Florida, bringing the total number of arrests to nine, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Friday.
Three more suspected MS-13 gang members have been arrested in connection with multiple cold case murders in Florida, bringing the total number of arrests to nine, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Friday.
US tourist arrested for trying to visit isolated Sentinelese tribe
Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, 24, allegedly left a can of Diet Coke and a coconut to entice the Sentinelese tribe, blowing a whistle while he filmed the encounter.
Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, 24, allegedly left a can of Diet Coke and a coconut to entice the Sentinelese tribe, blowing a whistle while he filmed the encounter.
2 suspects arrested after downtown Austin SWAT standoff
Austin police say two suspects were arrested after a SWAT standoff downtown on Thursday night.
Austin police say two suspects were arrested after a SWAT standoff downtown on Thursday night.
ATM robbery suspects accused of multi-state robbery spree tracked through Playstation 5 console data
Three men were arrested in Houston for a string of multi-state robberies, including the robbery of an ATM in Tempe.
Three men were arrested in Houston for a string of multi-state robberies, including the robbery of an ATM in Tempe.
Austin police searching for two suspects in deadly shooting near I-35
Witnesses told police that Rex Johnson was standing next to his blind friend, who uses a cane, when two suspects approached them. One suspect knocked Johnson to the ground and the other shot him.
Witnesses told police that Rex Johnson was standing next to his blind friend, who uses a cane, when two suspects approached them. One suspect knocked Johnson to the ground and the other shot him.
Austin PD review of sex crime investigations finds areas in need of improvement
The Austin Police Department recently completed its first annual review of sexual assault cases as it tries to improve how they investigate the crimes.
The Austin Police Department recently completed its first annual review of sexual assault cases as it tries to improve how they investigate the crimes.



















