ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) A child online solicitation sting by the Arlington Police led to eight arrests over two days. The operation focused on men thought they were chatting online with children 13-16 years of age. The suspects were led to believe they would meet the children on various locations. Another person was arrested on drug charges.…… MORE
DFW Scanner Launches Non Profit to Provide Water to First Responders in Need
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- DFW Scanner, one of the largest public safety related news and information sites in the world, has launched DFW Scanner Donates, a nonprofit organization aimed at facilitating the donation and delivery of bottled water and supplies to emergency responders. For years, the DFW Scanner team has worked with local food banks and companies to…… MORE
Fort Worth Officer Fired after Found Guilty of Aggravated Perjury
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Former Fort Worth Police Officer Jon Romer was found guilty of aggravated perjury. The Fort Worth Police Department fired Romer after a Tarrant County Jury found him guilty. “We respect the jury’s decision and have confidence in the due process of the criminal justice system. The Fort Worth Police Department remains committed…… MORE
Fort Worth City Council Approves to Have Two Free Hours of Metered Parking in West 7th District
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth City Council approved to have 2 hours of free metered parking in the West 7th District. Starting Friday, you can park at the metered spots for free for two hours between 10 am to 5 pm. The change was made after businesses in the area complained the parking rate and…… MORE
ICE Releases FY 2019 Enforcement Statistics
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement released statistics for the 2019 fiscal year on Wednesday in Dallas. ICE Acting Director Matthew T. Albence explained how the unprecedented crisis at the border during this fiscal year impacted nearly every area of the agency’s operations, including interior enforcement, detention capacity, transportation, removals, personnel, and overall expenditures.…… MORE