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Austin SWAT team responded to a barricaded individual on Frostwood Trail; the suspect surrendered peacefully and there was no ongoing danger to the public.
A suspect was arrested following a Cedar Park bank robbery, which led to a bomb scare, business evacuations, and school lockdowns. The bomb squad deemed the suspicious box safe.
Spectrum offers a $5,000 reward for information on a vandalism incident in North Austin that led to extended service outages after cable lines were cut.
Amadeo Guillermo Arce was arrested in connection with the death of Megan Frances Hood following an alleged altercation between roommates near Georgetown.
Cedar Park Police responded to a Chase Bank robbery, evacuated due to a suspicious item, which was later deemed safe. Nearby schools were briefly on lockdown. The investigation is ongoing.
The Austin Fire Department battled a substantial fire at a vacant East Austin apartment complex, with one person detained in relation to the incident.
A kangaroo named Jack wearing a red jacket escaped in Fayette County but was safely returned home the same day, thanks to community assistance and social media.
El Paso man Victor Artalejo sentenced to 15 years for child sexual abuse material possession and receipt after Homeland Security Investigations found explicit images and videos of minors.
Austin Police arrested Kaynin Jackson for an aggravated robbery at a car dealership, recovering a stolen vehicle and foiling potential further crimes.
A former Fort Hood soldier was sentenced over 16 years for attempted murder of another soldier in 2000, with case solved through DNA technology advancements.
Texas DPS seized over 5,700 THC vape cartridges and other marijuana products after stopping a vehicle for a traffic violation in Oldham County. The driver, Gatlan Mitchell, faces felony drug charges.
One person is in custody for allegedly murdering their roommate in Georgetown. The WCSO is investigating the scene for evidence, with no further threat to the public.
Former Eanes ISD teacher Zachary Barnett was arrested for alleged online crimes against children, including possessing unauthorized images of students.
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