A grand jury has charged a North Austin man with felonies after a July crash that killed a 49-year-old pedestrian. Prosecutors say he took a juvenile's belongings before the collision.

James Kerton, wanted for assault, was captured in Bell County after a daylong search and a foot chase, facing multiple charges including assaulting a public servant.

Charles Evans, a 73-year-old man with cognitive impairment, was safely found in Austin after being reported missing and becoming the subject of a Silver Alert.

APD says a man followed and stabbed a person on Dec. 8 at 9717 N Lamar Blvd; the victim is expected to survive and police are asking for tips.

Austin Police arrested Maximillian Salinas for the murder of Luke Bradburn, who was found shot dead in a hotel room, marking the city's third homicide of 2026.

Austin police seek help in solving a pedestrian's fatal hit-and-run on E Koenig Lane involving a 1998-2000 dark BMW 323.

Officer Elijah Garretson, a recent Copperas Cove hire and police academy standout, was killed in an officer-involved shooting on Jan. 10. Authorities say the suspect later died and the Texas Rangers are investigating.

Leander Police searched the campus after a Facebook-reported bomb threat. Students were kept inside and authorities found no device.

Austin police say a man found injured on Metric Boulevard on Dec. 30 died of head injuries; detectives have opened an active death investigation and are seeking tips.

APD released photos after a child on a skateboard was struck in southeast Austin on Nov. 22. Investigators are offering a reward and seeking tips.

A vehicle "spun out and flew off" northbound Hwy 183 in Mustang Ridge Friday night; one person died and investigators from Mustang Ridge PD and TxDPS are on scene.

An hours‑long APD SWAT standoff in southeast Austin ended early Saturday when a man surrendered after an aggravated assault call at a Dove Springs apartment.

A student at Elgin High School was arrested for falsely reporting a gun incident, which led to a police investigation and later, the debunking of unrelated ICE operation rumors on social media.