Crime & Safety stories in Dallas–Ft. Worth

Dr. Javaria Jabeen and former postal union official Allendor Kenyon Brown are charged with submitting $19 million in fraudulent claims to a federal benefits program. The alleged scheme involved billing for unnecessary medical treatments and equipment from 2017 to 2023.

April Watson, 50, has been indicted for allegedly defrauding pandemic relief programs out of over $680,000, using false business records. The funds were reportedly used to construct a home in Cedar Hill.

A Halloween party in South Dallas resulted in two people being shot and a third woman injured by a fleeing driver. All victims are expected to recover as police investigate the incident.

La’Tyron Richmond, 19, has been charged with capital murder in the shooting death of 23-year-old Elidrian Trovell Reed. The arrest follows a week-long investigation after Reed was found dead on October 16.

Authorities in Johnson County have reported the discovery of human remains, believed to belong to a female, found along a roadway in Alvarado. The investigation is ongoing as officials work to identify the remains.

A 19-year-old man was shot in the chest by an unknown suspect early Sunday morning in Dallas, according to police. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to identify the shooter.

Officer Chris Watson has been released from the hospital after being severely injured in a shootout that resulted in the death of a Van Zandt County deputy. The incident involved a suspect who fired over 800 rounds during the confrontation.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 11 counterfeit Richard Mille watches at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, valued at $2.6 million if genuine. The watches, intercepted during an operation targeting counterfeit luxury goods, originated from China and were destined for the southeastern U.S.

Two former senior FBI officials have been charged with making false statements to Congress regarding their involvement in investigations related to Hunter Biden, including the handling of his laptop. The charges stem from discrepancies between their testimonies and internal communications.

Three men were shot outside a Dallas nightclub late Thursday night, with police reporting no arrests as of Friday morning. The victims are in stable condition after being transported to a hospital.

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the death sentence of Ronald Haskell, who was convicted of murdering six members of a Spring family in 2014. This ruling reinforces the legal consequences of his heinous crime.

The Dallas Police Association has raised concerns over the handling of an investigation into assistant media relations director Allison Hudson, who is accused of impersonating a public servant. The union questions the consistency of administrative leave policies within the department.

A woman was discovered shot to death inside a home in Forney, Texas. A man has been taken into custody by the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office in connection with the incident.

The Dallas Police Association is advocating for the department's lead spokesperson, Allison Hudson, to be placed on leave due to a criminal investigation stemming from a confrontation with a driver. This situation raises concerns about accountability within the police department.

Daniel Berrones, a 27-year-old from Katy, was sentenced to 11 years and four months for distributing child sexual abuse material involving toddlers. He will also face five years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender.

Federal prosecutors have charged 15 individuals, including medical professionals, in a massive health care fraud scheme totaling $2 billion. Two Texans are implicated in a $1.6 billion operation involving sham substance abuse treatment centers.

A man threw a firebomb at an ICE office in Atlanta, but a fence prevented it from reaching the building. The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for information on the suspect.

Owners of Camp Mystic are seeking to pause cellphone searches related to Eastland family data, citing concerns over attorney-client privilege. A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in Kerr County to address these issues.

The North Texas Auto Theft Task Force, in collaboration with Garland police and federal agencies, recovered 14 stolen vehicles and three engines during a recent investigation. A suspect has been arrested on felony charges as the task force continues its efforts to combat auto theft in the region.

Robert Wayne Boling Jr. pleaded guilty to stealing veterans' benefits with the assistance of an Army insider, Fredrick Brown. The scheme targeted over 3,300 military-affiliated individuals, resulting in losses exceeding $1.5 million.

Vidal Blanco-Blas, a 62-year-old illegal alien, was convicted of passport fraud and aggravated identity theft after using the identity of a deceased American baby for over four decades. He faces up to 12 years in federal prison following a jury verdict.

Mack Greer, arrested for copper theft, died in custody in June. The Tarrant County Sheriff has released jail video following the investigation's closure.

Allison Hudson, the lead spokesperson for the Dallas Police Department, is under investigation following a confrontation with a driver. This revelation caught a city council member off guard during a recent meeting.

A 17-year-old from McKinney was arrested for allegedly plotting to assassinate U.S. Rep. Keith Self and carry out an ISIS-inspired attack. Self expressed gratitude to law enforcement and vowed to continue confronting radical Islam.

A man from Mexico has been convicted of using the identity of a deceased infant for four decades in North Texas. The scheme was uncovered at a passport office, revealing a long history of identity fraud.

Elon Musk revealed that Tesla fired Ndiaga Diagne after he assaulted a woman over a prayer rug at the Austin factory. Musk emphasized the need for screening immigrants for extremist beliefs following the incident, which resulted in a deadly shooting in March.

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a law firm for allegedly concealing the ownership of ships transporting Iranian goods. This action targets entities involved in facilitating Iran's military revenue through oil sales.

A 17-year-old from McKinney has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly planning a terrorist attack on a local congressman on behalf of ISIS. The plot was reportedly set to take place last weekend.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested five illegal aliens, including one Cuban and four Haitians, for allegedly fraudulently accessing food benefits. This crackdown is part of a broader effort by the Department of Homeland Security to combat welfare fraud by undocumented immigrants.

A fire at the Villas at Chase Oaks apartments in Plano left one person hospitalized and 10 units uninhabitable. Police have arrested 27-year-old Travon Tamar Andrews on arson charges as investigations continue.