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Texas Authorities Foil Alleged Capitol Attack Plot, Suspect Released on Bond

Benny Caldera Jr., 40, was arrested in Converse, Texas, after allegedly threatening to shoot up the Texas State Capitol in Austin. Authorities acted on a tip received Tuesday evening, leading to a SWAT arrest at 3 a.m. Wednesday. Caldera was charged with felony terroristic threat and later released on a $75,000 bond, though he remains in federal custody for additional charges. The Capitol remained open, but security was heightened.

via The Guardian|

#aipac #benny-caldera-jr #crime-and-justice

us-news16 days ago•408 min saved

Suspect Freed on Bond After Plot to Attack Texas Capitol Foiled

Texas authorities arrested Benny Caldera Jr. for plotting to attack the state Capitol, but he was released on a $75,000 bond. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and FBI acted on credible threats, with the Capitol remaining open during the incident.

via NBC News|

#benny-caldera-jr #fbi #security

local-politics19 days ago

Austin Council Candidate Freed After Riot Charge Linked to ICE Protest

Misael Ramos, a candidate for Austin’s District 1 City Council seat, was released from Travis County Jail on Saturday after being arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The arrest followed a protest against the shooting of Wilber Garces Perez by an ICE officer. Ramos was charged with participating in a riot, a Class B misdemeanor, and posted $1,000 bail. He claims officers did not provide a warrant at the time of his detention while he was walking his dog.

via KUT|

#austin-city-council #ice-protest #local-politics

crime1 month ago•1 min saved

San Antonio Teen Found Dead in Field After AMBER Alert Discontinued

Darian Alexandre Rangel, 17, was found dead with gunshot wounds in a field near Wurzbach Parkway and Vista Del Norte on Friday evening. The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) is investigating his death as a homicide. Rangel had been the subject of an AMBER Alert issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) on September 10 after he was last seen on Labor Day on the West Side. The alert was discontinued on Sunday, and a medical examiner ruled his death a homicide on Monday.

via KSAT|

#amber-alert #crime #homicide

accidents1 month ago

Three Dead, Including Child, in Robertson County Semi Truck Crash

Three people died after an 18-wheeler veered off FM 485, rolled over, and struck a tree near Hearne, Texas, on Friday night. The victims included a 12-year-old girl, a 40-year-old woman, and a 37-year-old man. The truck was transporting livestock, and no other vehicles were involved in the collision.

via KBTX News 3|

#accidents #hearne #livestock-transport

public-safety2 months ago•2 min saved

Stolen Fort Worth Ambulance Triggers DPS Shootout on Austin's I-35

A Fort Worth Fire/EMS ambulance was stolen and led Texas DPS troopers on a pursuit through Austin on I-35; the driver rammed other vehicles, and after a PIT maneuver failed, a trooper fired, with the driver dying at the scene and the I-35 upper deck shut down during the investigation.

via FOX 7 Austin|

#ambulance-theft #austin #fort-worth

legalcrime2 years ago•5 min saved

Uvalde Families Sue and Settle for $2M Over School Shooting Response

Nineteen families of victims from the 2022 Uvalde school shooting are suing the Texas Department of Public Safety and 92 officers for their inadequate response, despite having active shooter training. The lawsuit, announced near the second anniversary of the tragedy, criticizes the 77-minute delay in neutralizing the shooter. A $2 million settlement with the city includes enhanced police training and community support initiatives. The DPS is also facing a separate lawsuit from news organizations for withholding records related to the incident.

via Austin American-Statesman|

#lawsuit #legalcrime #police-response

legal-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Uvalde Families Sue Texas DPS, Settle $2M with City Over School Shooting

The families of 19 victims of the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting have settled with the city and county of Uvalde for $4 million and are now suing the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and 92 individual officers for their inaction during the incident. The settlement includes efforts to rebuild the police department, establish a day of remembrance, create a memorial, and provide mental health support. The lawsuit follows a DOJ review that highlighted law enforcement failures that could have saved lives.

via Texas Public Radio|

#lawsuit #legal-news #robb-elementary-school

legal2 years ago•7 min saved

Uvalde Families Sue State, School District Over Shooting Response

Families of victims from the Uvalde school shooting are suing Texas Department of Public Safety officers for waiting 77 minutes to confront the gunman, alleging a lack of accountability and systemic failures. The city of Uvalde has agreed to a $2 million settlement and will implement enhanced police training and a permanent memorial. The lawsuit faces the challenge of overcoming qualified immunity for the officers involved.

via The Texas Tribune|

#law-enforcement #lawsuit #legal

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

Intentional Semi-Truck Crash at Texas DPS Office Causes Multiple Injuries

Multiple people sustained "serious" injuries after a man intentionally crashed a semi-truck into a Texas Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, Texas. The suspect, who had been denied a commercial driver's license the day before, allegedly returned with the intent to harm. A suspect is in custody, and the Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.

via ABC News|

#crime #intentional-crash #multiple-injuries

crimeincident2 years ago•1 min saved

Stolen 18-Wheeler Intentionally Crashes into Texas DPS Office, Causing Multiple Serious Injuries

At least 16 people were injured, with three in critical condition, after a stolen 18-wheeler intentionally crashed into a Texas Department of Public Safety office in Brenham. The suspected driver refused treatment, and no fatalities have been confirmed. Officials are urging people to avoid the area as the investigation continues.

via KTRK-TV|

#18-wheeler #brenham #crimeincident

immigration-law-enforcement2 years ago•4 min saved

"Texas DPS Enforcement of SB 4 Sparks Controversy and Protests"

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) clarified its enforcement plan for Senate Bill 4 (SB4), stating that if the law goes into effect, troopers would focus on arresting migrants crossing the Rio Grande and largely enforce the law in counties along the southern border. They would not check immigration status during traffic stops inland and would only arrest adults, while family units and children would be handed over to Border Patrol. The DPS's narrower enforcement plan applies only to state troopers, but they plan to provide guidance to law enforcement agencies across Texas.

via The Dallas Morning News|

#border-security #enforcement-plan #immigration-law

crime-and-public-safety2 years ago•3 min saved

Livingston Man Arrested as Person of Interest in Case of Missing 11-Year-Old Audrii Cunningham

The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified Don Steven McDougal, 42, as a person of interest in the disappearance of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, who went missing in Livingston. McDougal was arrested for an unrelated aggravated assault charge, and his SUV was spotted near the area where Audrii was last seen. Foul play is suspected, and authorities are asking for information from anyone who saw McDougal's vehicle. Audrii's family reported her missing after she didn't get on the school bus, and a $7,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for her disappearance.

via FOX 26 Houston|

#amber-alert #audrii-cunningham #crime-and-public-safety

traffic-accident3 years ago•0 min saved

Fatal Crashes and Hit-and-Run Leave Tragedy and Search for Suspect in Fort Worth

The Texas Department of Public Safety is currently investigating a double fatal crash along FM 439 and FM 93 in Bell County, Texas. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes or expect delays in the area. No further details are available at this time.

via KWTX|

#bell-county #double-fatal-crash #fm-439

law-enforcement3 years ago

Texas DPS ends partnership with Austin PD.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has ended its partnership with the Austin Police Department (APD) due to the city council's decision to cut the APD's budget. The DPS will no longer provide assistance to the APD, including investigative and forensic services, until the city council restores funding to the department.

via KEYE TV CBS Austin|

#austin-police-department #law-enforcement #partnership