Austin rape survivor advocates for expansion of DNA technology used by FBI

A sexual assault survivor from Austin said DNA technology could help save others from the years of terror she experienced when her attacker wasn’t caught.

DNA evidence links man to 2003 sexual assault of Austin woman in Arizona

DNA evidence helped link a man to the 2003 sexual assault of an Austin woman in Arizona. 19 states currently require DNA collection during all felony arrests, including Texas.

Human trafficking survivor shares her story | FOX 7 CrimeWatch

A survivor of human trafficking is sharing her story in hopes of bringing awareness to the crime's prevalence. FOX 7 CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis spoke with her and the regional director of Unbound Now.

All 5 Austin men arrested for November 2024 murder were out on bond at time of killing: APD

Austin police said all five men arrested for the November 2024 murder of Xavier Jones were out on bond at the time of the killing. Community leaders are outraged and are calling for reform.

Man faces 20 years in prison after 7th DWI offense, killing 2 people

A judge will soon decide how long a man will spend behind bars for drinking while driving. In December 2022, Roberto Rangel was involved in a crash that killed two people.

West Lake Hills Police Department to utilize license plate readers

West Lake Hills is the latest police department to use license plate readers. It’s a controversial technology police, HOAs and businesses are using to fight crime.

MS-13 gang member in ICE custody after being arrested in Lakeway

An MS-13 gang member is in ICE custody after being arrested by Lakeway police on Tuesday. Luis Manuel Hernandez Bonilla was wanted for homicide in El Salvador.