Two robbery suspects on the run after targeting Macy’s, attacking employee, SAPD says

Police say on Thursday, July 17 a man and woman hid merchandise while at the Macy’s store inside Ingram Park Mall.  According to SAPD, when a loss prevention employee tried to stop them the suspects attacked him before taking off.  If you have any information that could help identify or locate the suspects, you are … Read more

SAPD: Man shows up at south-side home asking for help after getting grazed by bullet, police looking for suspect

Investigators searched the area but did not find anything suspicious. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police are looking for the suspect responsible for a south-side shooting early Saturday morning.  Police say a man showed up at a home off the 5800 block of Analissa around 2 a.m. asking for help.  According to SAPD, the man’s … Read more

Child arrested for armed robbery in Facebook Marketplace shoe meetup at East Texas parking lot

The woman said she was robbed at gunpoint in a store parking lot while she was meeting someone she thought was interested in the shoes she was selling. MARSHALL, Texas — A child was arrested Thursday in Marshall for an armed robbery that began as a meetup for shoes listed on Facebook Marketplace.  Marshall police … Read more

Sheriff: Man on the run after killing both of his parents in east Harris County

Deputies say the suspect is not in custody. Anyone with information is asked to call Harris County Sheriff’s Office. HOUSTON — Harris County authorities have charged a man with capital murder in connection with the brutal deaths of his parents last month.  Christopher Leman, 47, remains at large with his whereabouts unknown. Leman is wanted … Read more

‘It’s Gotham City.’ | South Dallas residents’ calls grow to address crime and prostitution on Park Row

Dallas’ Park Row Avenue faces rampant drug activity and survival sex work, with community advocates seeking more police presence and city resources. DALLAS — On Park Row Avenue in South Dallas, neighbors said the quality of life is challenging day and night. “During the day, you see it, but at night it’s a whole different … Read more

Man who police say stabbed stranger on Austin bus because he looked like his uncle deemed incompetent to stand trial

Deepak Kandel, 31, was charged with first-degree murder after police say he admitted to stabbing 30-year-old Akshay Gupta on a CapMetro bus in May. AUSTIN, Texas — A man who police say admitted to stabbing another man on a CapMetro bus in May has been deemed incompetent to stand trial, according to online court records. … Read more

Man arrested after 12 couples paid for weddings that never happened, Montgomery County sheriff says

According to MCSO, Carl John Butcho II stole over $200,000 from clients while posing as “Lance Miller,” the owner of the Charleston Lane Wedding Venue in Willis. WILLIS, Texas — Austin police have arrested a man who’s accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from couples while posing as the owner of a Willis … Read more