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Disabled Baton Rouge Police Officer Sues Black Lives Matter After 2016 Ambush

Disabled Baton Rouge Police Officer Sues Black Lives Matter After 2016 Ambush

(CNN) — A wounded officer’s lawsuit filed in federal court in Louisiana alleges Black Lives Matter and several of its leaders are responsible for last year’s ambush on law enforcement in Baton Rouge. The July 17, 2016, attack by gunman Gavin Long claimed the lives of two police officers and a sheriff’s deputy and wounded…MORE

Father of Child Killed in Texas Boating Accident Dies

Father of Child Killed in Texas Boating Accident Dies

TEMPLE, Texas (AP) – Authorities said a man has died after losing his legs last month while trying to save his fatally injured 4-year-old daughter when a houseboat ran over her on a Central Texas lake. Temple police say Patrick Oliver died Thursday at a hospital. Investigators said that after a houseboat backed over Kaitlyn Oliver on…MORE

Governor Abbott Issues Statewide Call to Stand With Police on July 7th

Governor Abbott Issues Statewide Call to Stand With Police on July 7th

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide call to stand with law enforcement in Texas to mark the one-year anniversary of the attack on Dallas Police. The request comes amidst numerous memorial events around Dallas to honor of Officers Brent Thompson, Michael Smith, Michael Krohl, Patrick Zamarripa and Lorne Ahrens, who gunned down…MORE

Dallas Interim Police Chief Fires Three Officers, One 911 Call Taker

Dallas Interim Police Chief Fires Three Officers, One 911 Call Taker

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – There’s been a big shakeup at the Dallas Police Department. Dallas Interim Chief of Police David Pughes fired four employees following a hearing Wednesday afternoon. The Department detailed who was fired and why on its Facebook page. The most high profile firing was officer Christopher Hess, who was hired in August 2006…MORE

Dallas Police Release Surveillance Video of Suspects in July 4th Carjacking

Dallas Police Release Surveillance Video of Suspects in July 4th Carjacking

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas Police Department has released surveillance video of the suspects in a fatal July 4th carjacking. It happened around 12:50 a.m. Tuesday at 3330 Webb Chapel Extension near Hargrove Drive. Investigators said two unidentified Hispanic men shot and killed Oziel Garcia before taking off in his red 2008 Chevrolet Silverado with…MORE

Suspect Arrested After SWAT Standoff in Terrell

Suspect Arrested After SWAT Standoff in Terrell

TERRELL  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Authorities said a man is in police custody after a standoff with a SWAT team outside a Terrell home late on Wednesday. It started with a high-speed police chase around 11 a.m. on State Highway 205 after a Terrell police officer attempted to pull a driver over and arrest him. Investigators said…MORE

Funeral for Slain San Antonio Police Officer Set for Friday

Funeral for Slain San Antonio Police Officer Set for Friday

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – San Antonio police said that the funeral service for the 32-year-old officer who was killed in a shootout will take place Friday. Officer Miguel Moreno was shot in the head as he stepped out of his patrol car last Thursday to question a man about a vehicle break-in. Moreno died the next…MORE

Dallas Police Seek Public’s Help to Solve Fatal July 4th Carjacking

Dallas Police Seek Public’s Help to Solve Fatal July 4th Carjacking

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas Police Department is asking the public to help solve a fatal carjacking. It happened around 12:50 a.m. Tuesday at 3330 Webb Chapel Extension near Hargrove Drive. Investigators said two unidentified Hispanic men shot and killed Oziel Garcia before taking off in his red 2008 Chevrolet Silverado with a Texas license…MORE

Dallas Police, Fire Marshal’s Office to Patrol City for Fireworks Violators

Dallas Police, Fire Marshal’s Office to Patrol City for Fireworks Violators

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – If you’re planning on setting off fire works within the Dallas city limits tonight…think again. The Dallas Police Department will be partnering with the Fire Marshal’s Office tonight to conduct extra patrols to crack down on people with fireworks in the city limits. Officer Carlos Almeida said Fire Department personnel will be riding…MORE