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Woman forgets Thou Shall Not Steal commandment

Weatherford police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a disguised woman who went to the Northside Baptist Church earlier this month seeking purses - not spiritual enlightenment. Surveillance cameras captured the woman, wearing a blonde wig... »

Denton dad pleads guilty to fraud in case of missing boys

Edward and Linda Bryant moved from Colorado to North Texas in 2005, after two young brothers the couple adopted mysteriously disappeared. Last year, the pair was arrested for welfare fraud, accused of concealing the boys' disappearance to continue to c... »

Multi-vehicle pileup kills 2 on I-35 East in Dallas

DALLAS — At least two people were killed in an accident on Interstate 35E Tuesday night, police said. The crash occurred on the freeway near Ann Arbor Avenue. Names and ages of the victims were not available Tuesday night. Several... »

Some North Texas thieves using stolen social security numbers to file their tax returns

DENTON _ Here’s how some thieves file their tax returns in North Texas: they steal someone else’s social security numbers. In this city alone since April 1, police have received seven reports from different residents saying that someone had filed... »

Watauga, Fort Worth residents accused in $10 million scam

Federal prosecutors say that 10 people across the country, including two from Fort Worth and one from Watauga, ripped off more than $10 million in a mortgage loan conspiracy, money laundering and other crimes, Courthouse News Service reports. Accused a... »

Police searching for suspect in two bank robberies

FORT WORTH — Investigators are trying to identify a man police said they believe has robbed two banks during the past two days. A man walked into a bank in the 4500 block of Bellaire Drive about 3:15 p.m. Thursday... »

Grand Prairie man sentenced to 35 years in fatal shooting of Arlington woman during apartment robbery

A Grand Prairie man accused of participating in the shooting of an Arlington woman while trying to rob an acquaintance of drugs and money has been sentenced to 35 years in prison. Anthony Brendell Dozier, 26, reached a deal with... »

Man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at senator's office charged with arson

FORT WORTH - The homeless man accused of tossing Molotov cocktails at the office of state Sen. Wendy Davis has been formally charged with arson of a building, according to the Tarrant County district attorney's office. The case will be... »

Man charged in Arlington pastor's death now accused of assaulting jailer

An Arlington man charged with capital murder in the death of an Arlington pastor has been indicted for allegedly assaulting a Tarrant County jailer. Steven LaWayne Nelson, 24, is in the Tarrant County Jail awaiting trial on capital murder and... »

Man charged in Arlington pastor's death accused of assaulting jailer

An Arlington man charged with capital murder in the death of an Arlington pastor has been indicted for allegedly assaulting a Tarrant County jailer. Steven LaWayne Nelson, 24, is in the Tarrant County Jail awaiting trial on capital murder and... »

What-a-sentence: Fort Worth man gets 60 years in prison for robbery of fast food restaurant

FORT WORTH - A Fort Worth man convicted of aggravated robbery of a Whataburger restaurant in May 2010 was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Wednesday by a Tarrant County jury, according to the district attorney's office. Justin M.... »

Drug dealer sentenced to 28 years for murder in case of mistaken identity

FORT WORTH - A drug dealer convicted of murder in a case of mistaken identity in Arlington has been sentenced to 28 years in prison by a Tarrant County jury. Richard Rivera, 23, of Grand Prairie, was sentenced Wednesday in... »

Two Fort Worth police captains among bike patrol trainees

In many ways, the first morning of Bike Patrol Training hosted by the Fort Worth Police Department sounded like a typical "intro to mountain biking" class: Make sure your bike fits; dress appropriately; eyewear is important. But every now and... »

Teen burglar who tried to run over police officer sentenced to 15 years in prison

FORT WORTH - A Fort Worth teen who tried to run down an officer with his car while fleeing the scene of a home burglary has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Armando Marmoleo III, 17, pleaded guilty to... »

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Rally for Trayvon Martin to be held on Thursday

FORT WORTH — A rally for Trayvon Martin and Justice for all Regardless of Race or Ethnicity will be held at 7 p.m. at Greater St. Stephen First Church, at 3728 E. Berry St. The purpose of this rally is... »

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