Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Arrested: Ex-Dallas-Area Catholic Priest Accused of Molesting a Child

Arrested: Ex-Dallas-Area Catholic Priest Accused of Molesting a Child

DALLAS (AP) — A 78-year-old former Roman Catholic priest has been arrested in Missouri and will be returned to Texas to face accusations of aggravated sexual assault of a child. Dallas police obtained a warrant Tuesday for the arrest of Richard Thomas Brown, a priest who served at five North Texas churches before he was…MORE

Warrant Issued for Ex-Dallas Priest

Warrant Issued for Ex-Dallas Priest

(DALLAS) WBAP/KLIF  The Dallas Police Department issued an arrest warrant for a former priest in the Catholic Diocese of Dallas for sexual assault Richard Thomas Brown, 78, was identified among others last year when Dallas Police conducted search warrants at diocese owned properties. Brown served at five different churches in the Dallas area including St.…MORE

Mesquite Police Asks for Help Finding Robbery Suspects

Mesquite Police Asks for Help Finding Robbery Suspects

(DALLAS) WBAP/KLIF   The Mesquite Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying two armed robbery suspects. The incident happened at a Sonic Restaurant located in the 1800 block of Military Parkway early Tuesday morning. The two male suspects first ordered food outside and then confronted an employee outside of the restaurant at gunpoint. They…MORE

Addison Company Technology Could Prevent Coronavirus Spread in DFW

Addison Company Technology Could Prevent Coronavirus Spread in DFW

ADDISON (WBAP/KLIF)- An Addison-based company says its technology could help to stop the spread of the Coronavirus. The WelloStation device scans your face to determine if you have a fever, without having to touch you. “It’s completely automated like the ticketing systems at the airport and it’s artificial intelligence so it gives you a voice…MORE

Police Association to Fight Disciplinary Action Against Former Dallas Vice Detectives

Police Association to Fight Disciplinary Action Against Former Dallas Vice Detectives

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Association could take the Dallas Police Department to court after the department took disciplinary action against former members of the Vice Unit. Association President Mike Mata says what the detectives were accused of falls under administrative problems and not integrity issues. “This was an administration problem, this was a…MORE

Mother Sues Dallas-Based San Antonio Hotel After Bottle Strikes Son

Mother Sues Dallas-Based San Antonio Hotel After Bottle Strikes Son

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – A mother is suing a San Antonio hotel for $1 million after her 2-year-old son suffered serious injuries when a glass ketchup bottle fell on his head from a fifth-floor balcony. Cassandra DeLa Cruz says her son Jacob Francisco suffered injuries to his neck, brain and other body parts Aug. 18,…MORE

Rockwall Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Walgreen’s Pharmacy

Rockwall Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Walgreen’s Pharmacy

ROCKWALL  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Rockwall Police Department is asking the public to help catch a suspect in an armed robbery at a Walgreen’s pharmacy. It happened at the location on Ridge Road near Horizon Road Monday around 2:20 a.m. The pharmacist told investigators the man jumped over the counter, pulled a weapon and demanded…MORE

Republicans Aim to Block Witnesses As Impeachment Trial Moves To Question Phase

Republicans Aim to Block Witnesses As Impeachment Trial Moves To Question Phase

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is shifting to questions from senators, a pivotal juncture as Republicans lack the votes to block witnesses. That leaves them facing a potential setback in their hope of ending the trial with a quick acquittal. Trump’s defense team rested Tuesday with a plea to “end now,” but…MORE

Fort Worth ISD & City Leaders Approve Anti-Vaping Resolutions

Fort Worth ISD & City Leaders Approve Anti-Vaping Resolutions

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Forth Worth ISD voted last night to team with the American Heart Association to strengthen the district’s anti-vaping policies, making it the largest school district in the nation to do so. At the same time, the Fort Worth city council approved a resolution supporting the district. During the school board meeting,…MORE