Suspected fentanyl dealer accused of killing someone arrested
A car theft in Southeast Austin led to the arrest of a suspected fentanyl dealer for the 2022 death of a 20-year-old man in Travis County. Meredith Aldis has more in this CrimeWatch.
VIDEO: Friends escape during armed home invasion in Austin
Two Austin residents are traumatized after three men kicked down the door to their apartment. Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.
Texas father fights to keep man who killed his daughter in prison
A father is fighting to keep the man who killed his daughter in prison. Fifteen years ago, Amanda Brown’s boyfriend fatally shot her in Southwest Austin. Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.
New leadership begins at Austin Police Association
Michael Bullock, the new president of the Austin Police Association, spoke one-on-one with FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis, discussing his goals and what he says needs to happen to ensure the community is safe.
Murdered Kyle woman honored by Kyle Police Department
The Kyle Police Department has dedicated its victim services rooms to Samantha Dean, the woman who first started the program. Dean was murdered in 2015. Meredith Aldis has the details in this week's CrimeWatch.
Man charged with seventh DWI, accused of killing two people is out on bond
Two families are frustrated with the justice system in Travis County. The man they said was drinking, driving, and who killed their children is out on bond. The same man, Roberto Rangel, has been charged with six DWI’s in the past.
Family of woman killed in crash with APD officer claims city isn’t providing resources
A woman honored her friend who was killed in a car crash involving an Austin Police Officer earlier this year. She says the city is not providing the surviving family with the resources needed.
'Dangerous': Hookah lounge warning from Austin father whose daughter was shot
A woman is recovering after being shot outside a hookah lounge in North Austin about a week ago. FOX 7 Crime Watch Reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.
Kyle police catch suspects during jugging incident
Kyle police are warning holiday shoppers to be careful as criminals are taking advantage during this time.
Murder victim's family outraged at Travis Co. DA as he works to exonerate confessed killer
The family of Anita Byington says the Travis County DA has betrayed them after learning that he is working to exonerate the man who had originally confessed to her murder.
Car burglaries increase during holidays; Kyle police offer safety tips
Car burglaries increase during the holidays which is how many criminals are able to find a set of keys to steal a vehicle.
UT Austin West Campus Ambassadors program works to clean up the drag
The West Campus Ambassadors program through the University of Texas at Austin is working to clean up West Campus and bring positivity to the area.
UT graduate helps detectives solve more than 1,200 crimes with forensic sketches
Lois Gibson is the world's most successful forensic sketch artist. In this CrimeWatch, FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis sits down with the UT graduate to talk about her work and its impact.
Texas cheerleader back on the mat at Baylor University after Elgin shooting
Texas cheerleader Payton Washington is back on the mat at Baylor University after recovering from her injuries. She was shot several times after a mix up in a grocery store parking lot in Elgin.
APD chief data officer arrested, accused of domestic violence
Officers responded to a home and say they saw APD chief data officer Jonathan Kringen grab a woman by the face and pin her to a sofa.
Austin Arboretum shooting: Friends remember woman who was shot, killed
Friends of a woman who was shot and killed at the Arboretum in late August said her death has been felt around the world.
DNA evidence led to arrest in nearly 20-year-old San Marcos cold case
Sexual assault victims are getting answers and another chance at justice thanks to advanced DNA testing and the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis explains in this CrimeWatch.
Fugitives wanted for domestic violence, stalking charges in Hays County
Hays County Crime Stoppers and local law enforcement agencies are standing with survivors and victims of domestic violence and calling on the community to locate more than 40 perpetrators of these crimes.
Several homicides in Austin remain unsolved; families want justice
The Austin Police Department has arrested more than 30 suspects for killing people this year, but several homicide cases remain unsolved, and families want justice. FOX 7 CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis has the details.
Attorney explains how Nicolas Shaughnessy’s jailhouse interview could impact his parole
In 2021, Nicolas Shaughnessy pleaded guilty to murder for the death of his father in 2018. He was sentenced to 35 years in prison but is eligible for parole in less than 20 years.