Ocean City appoints Raymond J. Austin as new police chief
OCEAN CITY, MD — Raymond J. Austin has been named the next Chief of Police for the Ocean City Police Department, town officials announced Monday. A veteran law enforcement officer with over…
U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force Apprehends Austin Murder Suspect in Killeen
Austin, TX – Members of the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force today arrested Deondre White, AKA “Dre,” 19, in the 1300 block of Anna Lee Drive in Killeen. White had…
Austin police officers indicted for excessive force in 2020 racial justice protests
By Brad Brooks LUBBOCK, Texas – A grand jury in Austin, Texas, has indicted several police officers for using excessive force during racial justice protests in 2020, authorities said on Thursday. Prosecutors…
Cedar Park Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession of Unregistered Destructive Device During Austin Protest
AUSTIN – A Cedar Park man was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison today for possessing parts of a destructive device, a Molotov cocktail, with the intent to construct such a…
Suspect arrested for deadly stabbing in Downtown Austin
AUSTIN, Texas – A central Texas man is facing homicide charges for the stabbing death of another man. Special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) assigned…
Two Austin Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Attempted Robbery and Shooting of Convenience Store Employee
AUSTIN – Two Austin men were sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms today for participating in an attempted robbery of an Austin gas station convenience store that resulted in the shooting of…
Austin double-murder suspect arrested
AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Juan Villatoro and Heliodoro Flores as the victims of the homicide at Ojos Locos Restaurant Bar. On Sunday, January 23, 2022, 9-1-1…
Police investigating attempted kidnapping young child in Austin
AUSTIN, TX – On January 20, 2022, at about 4:00 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a Check Welfare Urgent call at the 10300 block of Beard Avenue for a…
Victim in Saturday’s stabbing identified by Austin Police
AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Michael Martin O’Brien as the victim of the homicide in the 400 block of E. 6th St. On Saturday, January 22, 2022, at approximately…
Austin police seeking to identify suspects in December robbery
AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Police Department Robbery Unit is requesting community assistance with identifying suspects involved in a string of attempted ATM thefts around the Austin area. On December 30, 2021, at…
Austin police investigating double fatal crash
AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified Amira Owens and Cesar Ramirez-Hernandez as the deceased from the crash that occurred on January 11th. On January 11, 2022, at about 10:30…
Former Senior Policy Advisor to City of Austin Official Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Misapply Federal Funds and to Falsify Records
AUSTIN – A Dripping Springs man pleaded guilty today to conspiring to misapply federal funds and falsify records with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence an investigation into a matter within…
Two innocent bystanders shot in downtown Austin shooting
AUSTIN, TX – An argument that erupted in downtown Austin turned bloody after one of the parties pulled a gun and began shooting. The suspect missed their intended target, but shot two…
San Marcos Man Charged Federally with Austin Synagogue Arson
AUSTIN – A federal complaint was unsealed charging Franklin Barrett Sechriest, 18, of San Marcos, with arson in connection with the fire intentionally set at the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Austin…
Austin Construction Company and Owner Settle False Claims Act Allegations
AUSTIN – U.S. Attorney Ashley C. Hoff of the Western District of Texas announced today that Muniz Concrete and Contracting, Inc. (“Muniz Concrete”) and its owner, Jose Juan Muniz, have agreed to…
Austin Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Robbery and Shooting Convenience Store Employee
AUSTIN – An Austin man pleaded guilty today to participating in the robbery of a gas station convenience store, which resulted in the shooting of an employee of the business. According to…
Detroit style pizza coming to Austin
It has wowed pizza fans in its home town, carved out a slice of the pizza category with a distinct and delicious product, and scored a coveted “Pizzeria of the Year” honor.…
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