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Austin police arrest 17-year-old in March mass shooting on Sixth Street
Troy Lee Tanksley, 17, was arrested in connection to a mass shooting in March at 6th Street’s Lit Lounge that left four ...
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Austin Police Intensify Traffic Enforcement on FM 2222 to Curb Reckless Driving and Noise Disturbances
APD increases traffic enforcement on FM 2222 due to complaints about reckless driving and noise, reminding drivers to ...
Teenager arrested in connection with March shooting at Austin's Lit Lounge
The Austin Police Department (APD) said 17-year-old Troy Lee Tanksley was first arrested on July 14 for an unrelated ...
Austin firefighters push back against proposed budget’s staffing requirement changes
A couple hundred Austin firefighters showed up at City Hall Monday to urge city council to prioritize public safety in its ...
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Study finds Austin police response times continue to lag
The city's made big leaps in hiring at its 911 call center, but police staffing issues continue to hamper response times.
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Austin Police Arrest Multiple Suspects in Mueller Shoplifting Crackdown
Austin Police conducted a "shoplifting blitz" in Mueller, leading to several arrests for theft and related charges.
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Auto thefts continue to rise in Austin, more than 3 years after city ...
Austin, Texas saw a 43% increase in auto thefts in October 2023, compared to October 2022, which is a trend that continues to rise after the police department was defunded in 2020.
70+ Austin Police Department officers moving from specialized units to patrol
Austin's police chief is proposing patrol staffing changes to get more officers on the streets. APD is still more than 300 ...
Police chief candidate for Fort Worth withdraws application
Emada Tingirides, with the Los Angeles Police Department,​ withdrew her application for police chief at the Fort Worth Police ...