Austin Police Department creates firearms tipline
It is against the law for convicted felons to own a gun, but they're getting their hands on them and continuing to commit crimes.
It is against the law for convicted felons to own a gun, but they're getting their hands on them and continuing to commit crimes.
Dealers create new candy drug trend in Austin to disguise illegal activity
Local drug dealers are taking tips from legal marijuana sellers. They're using hash oil to create products you'd find on the candy aisles in convenience stores.
Local drug dealers are taking tips from legal marijuana sellers. They're using hash oil to create products you'd find on the candy aisles in convenience stores.
Austin police officers turn tables on domestic violence offenders
Austin police are turning the tables on domestic violence offenders. They are essentially stalking the stalker.
Austin police are turning the tables on domestic violence offenders. They are essentially stalking the stalker.
More than 30 people in Texas in jail for life for DWI
There are 32 people serving life sentences for drinking and driving in Texas. Williamson County ties for sending the most offenders to prison, but Hays County just may take the lead.
There are 32 people serving life sentences for drinking and driving in Texas. Williamson County ties for sending the most offenders to prison, but Hays County just may take the lead.
Crimewatch: Body camera bill could help police departments purchase the equipment
A Houston senator has introduced a bill that would allow police departments to apply for grant funding for the purchase of body cameras.
A Houston senator has introduced a bill that would allow police departments to apply for grant funding for the purchase of body cameras.
Record heroin bust in East Austin, street value more than $1 million
According to the drug enforcement agency, higher, refined Mexican heroin is becoming more and more of a problem and more available.
According to the drug enforcement agency, higher, refined Mexican heroin is becoming more and more of a problem and more available.
Austin teen Sheila Cooks missing since 1979, family seeks answers
An Austin teen disappeared more than 35 years ago. Her family has been in agony, wondering what happened to her.
An Austin teen disappeared more than 35 years ago. Her family has been in agony, wondering what happened to her.
Closer look at big rig inspections in Travis County
More than 15,000 18-wheelers pass through the heart of Austin daily.
More than 15,000 18-wheelers pass through the heart of Austin daily.
Crimewatch: Senate Bill proposed to pay for disabled officers college tuition
When officers are left permanently disabled because of an injury suffered in the line of duty... Texas law makes it optional for colleges to give those officers free tuition.
When officers are left permanently disabled because of an injury suffered in the line of duty... Texas law makes it optional for colleges to give those officers free tuition.
Crimewatch: APD asking legislators for changes in K2 law
Two weeks ago almost three dozen people fell ill after smoking tainted K2.
Two weeks ago almost three dozen people fell ill after smoking tainted K2.
Crimewatch: License plate readers helping locate stolen vehicles and solve crime
The Travis County Sheriff's Office has a new tool that tracks stolen vehicles but is also proving helpful for solving cases including murder.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office has a new tool that tracks stolen vehicles but is also proving helpful for solving cases including murder.
K-9 law enforcement officers get medical training from veterinarian
They work as hard as their human partners and when K-9s are injured it is a big loss.
They work as hard as their human partners and when K-9s are injured it is a big loss.
Crimewatch: U.S. Marshals target domestic violence offenders
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force will commemorate the occasion by going after those who are committing the crime.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force will commemorate the occasion by going after those who are committing the crime.
Austin Police Department officers get aggressive dog training
The Austin Police Department is trying to prevent fatal dog shootings.
The Austin Police Department is trying to prevent fatal dog shootings.
University of Texas Police Department creates bike unit
Parking and traffic on the UT campus is just as much of a nightmare as it is throughout the rest of Austin.
Parking and traffic on the UT campus is just as much of a nightmare as it is throughout the rest of Austin.
Texas State University Police officer creates DWI simulator
A chance of fate prevented him from being involved in a fatal drinking and driving crash and now he is doing all he can to keep young students from getting behind the wheel when they shouldn't.
A chance of fate prevented him from being involved in a fatal drinking and driving crash and now he is doing all he can to keep young students from getting behind the wheel when they shouldn't.
Murders of 2 University of Texas seniors in 1980s remains unsolved
As UT students are settling into the new school year, the parents of two women who once walked the campus are left wondering what could've been.
As UT students are settling into the new school year, the parents of two women who once walked the campus are left wondering what could've been.
Crimewatch: Thrall Police Chief teaching free CHL classes
A police chief in the small town of Thrall in Williamson County likes to say he's preparing sheepdog among the sheep.
A police chief in the small town of Thrall in Williamson County likes to say he's preparing sheepdog among the sheep.
APD Criminal Interdiction Unit stops drug trafficking, human smuggling
Fayette County Sheriff's Office deputies as we've shown you is known for taking down drug traffickers on a big scale. Austin police are doing the same thing
Fayette County Sheriff's Office deputies as we've shown you is known for taking down drug traffickers on a big scale. Austin police are doing the same thing
Austin police face challenges when making drugged driving arrests
Drug recognition expert officer Jennifer Taylor explains the challenges that APD encounters when faced with people who drive on prescription drugs.
Drug recognition expert officer Jennifer Taylor explains the challenges that APD encounters when faced with people who drive on prescription drugs.