An early-morning collision on Shoal Creek Boulevard knocked down utility lines and closed the road; an underage driver was arrested for DWI and crews remain on scene.

Three Latvian men were arrested in Austin, Texas for a $14 million gift card fraud spanning various locations since May 2025. They stole gift cards, monitored and transferred funds using a specialized program.

Park-goers at Berry Springs Park detained a man after witnesses say he tried to abduct a juvenile. Deputies arrested 28-year-old Christopher Garza and say there is no ongoing threat.

Texas corrections officer Hector Rodriguez Jr. was sentenced to 20 years for sexually assaulting women in custody.

Austin police are seeking a woman accused of stealing three luxury watches valued at over $75,000 during an early‑morning encounter at a downtown high‑rise.

A fatal crash closed northbound US‑183 near McCall Lane on Sunday, snarling traffic near Austin‑Bergstrom and prompting diversions.

A wrong-way driver caused a fatal multi-vehicle crash near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, resulting in a woman's death and the closure of US 183 northbound.

Austin PD is alert to a potential "Biggest Mega Meet of the Year" illegal street event and will enforce laws strictly, warning against reckless behavior. Past events led to injuries and arrests.

A southeast Austin pitmaster says he’s still waiting for arrests a year after his food-truck trailer was stolen and later recovered damaged in Elgin. He says repeated calls to police produced no charges.

A late-night single-vehicle crash on William Cannon Drive left one person dead; APD's vehicular-homicide unit is investigating and seeking tips.

A pedestrian died in a crash in Austin; the driver, found not impaired, is cooperating with the 93rd fatal crash investigation of the year. Police seek info.

Austin police identified the pedestrian killed in a Christmas Eve downtown collision as 35-year-old Joseph Capulong Katigbak. The driver remained at the scene and investigators say the probe is ongoing.

APD seeks public help in an aggravated assault case involving a suspect who shot a male victim and fled the scene. They encourage tips, with a reward available for useful information.