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.

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.

Austin man explains why and how he hired a hitman to kill his parents

In an exclusive interview, Nicolas Shaughnessy sat down with CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis to explain why and how the murder-for-hire plot happened.

Man with 7 DWI convictions set to spend life in prison: 'I didn’t hurt anybody'

Cornelio Garcia-Mata says he moved to Seguin from Mexico for a better life but now he's set to spend the rest of his life in a Texas prison. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has the story.

'Prison saved my life': Man set to spend life in prison for 8 DWI convictions

In 2004, a man who was convicted of eight DWIs was sentenced to life in prison. FOX 7’s Crime Watch reporter Meredith Aldis spoke with Gary Gibbs.

More than 20 people serving life in prison for DWI in Texas

More than 4,000 people are incarcerated in Texas for driving while intoxicated. Of those, 21 are serving a life sentence. CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis has the story.

Kingsland family asking for answers about who killed their loved one a year ago

Ian Lewis was on his way home with his family when he was struck and killed by a semi truck that left the scene. In this CrimeWatch, FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis talks with his family about the search for that driver.