A Richardson resident was convicted of distributing and possessing child pornography after a four‑day federal trial; prosecutors say he faces up to 20 years per count.

Cedar Hill police warn of a jury‑duty phone scam that pressures victims to pay over the phone. Officials say hang up and verify with the municipal court.

A Weatherford registered sex offender was arrested after a USB found outside the Parker County sheriff’s office turned out to contain more than 2,000 child sexual‑abuse images.

Two Costa Rican men — including a former security minister and a suspected trafficker — were flown to the U.S. and will appear in East Texas federal court this week. The extradition follows legal changes and months of investigation.

A juvenile shot on March 11 in the 7400 block of Pin Tail Court later died at a hospital. Dallas police are investigating and asking the public for tips.

Dallas police found a man shot dead inside a car in the 2800 block of Lucas Drive on March 22; detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward.

An early-morning crash in Stephenville left a woman and a boy dead; police arrested the driver and charged her with two counts of criminally negligent homicide.

A person was found shot to death late Sunday night in West Dallas on the 400 block of North Westmoreland Road; police say the killing is under investigation.

A 33-year-old was arrested after an Arlington bar altercation left a 21-year-old pistol‑whipped; police say charges include aggravated assault and DWI with a child under 15.

A child died after a vehicle slammed into a wall on North Central Expressway late Saturday; police say the crash is under investigation.

A teenage girl was shot inside an Arlington home on March 20; a relative has been arrested and faces multiple felony counts. Two other children were reportedly in the room.

UNT police say a reported sexual assault occurred inside Joe Greene Hall on March 12. Investigators released a suspect description and urged students to report tips.

A pedestrian died early Sunday on northbound I‑35 near Continental Avenue; deputies diverted traffic to the Continental exit while investigators worked.