APD says SWAT and a public information officer are responding to an incident in the 1000 block of Springdale Road in East Austin. Media briefing TBD.

Two Austin men pleaded guilty and were sentenced to county jail after a West Campus burglary that left a woman hospitalized, court records show.

Southbound I‑35 ramps at 6th and the 700 block of E. 7th St. are closed after a fatal crash; investigators are on scene.

The Austin Police Department seeks two suspects in a January 18, 2026, vehicle theft at Encompass Health Clinic and offers a reward for information leading to their capture.

Two Mexican nationals were sentenced for their roles in a human smuggling operation that resulted in a death; one man received 36 months and the other 45 months in prison.

A Manor homeowner shot an intruder Friday morning; the suspect was hospitalized in critical condition and police are investigating.

APD released surveillance images after an armed Jan. 28 robbery at Austin Telco on Jollyville Road and is asking the public for tips. A reward may be available.

A Pflugerville massage therapist was arrested after a client reported a sexual assault during an October appointment; investigators reviewed licensing records and an emergency protective order was issued.

An Austin bus operator was booked after video and an affidavit say he shut the doors on a rider’s arm and drove off, dragging the man. CapMetro says the behavior was "unacceptable."

APD posted photos seeking tips after a Facebook Marketplace sale where a vehicle's odometer and title were reportedly altered.

A second‑alarm blaze burned through an abandoned two‑story apartment at 2606 Wheless Lane in East Austin; crews fought flames across both floors and no injuries were reported.

Austin police say drink‑spiking downtown is increasingly being used to steal phone passcodes and bank info. Officers and advocates urge vigilance and offer safety tips.

APD released surveillance images after a Thursday bank robbery and asked the public to contact detectives with tips.