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Dallas Police Shoot Suspect After High-Speed Chase in Stolen Bait Car

Dallas Police Shoot Suspect After High-Speed Chase in Stolen Bait Car

    DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A suspect is in the hospital after he was shot by police following a high-speed chase in a stolen bait pickup truck. It started Monday around 2:00 a.m. in Deep Ellum and ended near Fair Park. Investigators said the suspect allegedly rammed the silver Chevy Silverado through a Fair Park gate…MORE

Birdville ISD Teacher’s Assistant Accused of Grabbing Student’s Face

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A teacher’s assistant in the Birdville Independent School District is accused of grabbing a Walker Creek Elementary School student’s face during lunch on Tuesday. The North Richland Hills Police Department became aware of the situation when the 10-year-old’s father, Boyd Clewis, reported the incident. Clewis showed an officer a picture of…MORE

Denton County Detention Officer Arrested for Insurance Fraud, Bribery

Denton County Detention Officer Arrested for Insurance Fraud, Bribery

DENTON COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Denton County detention officer was arrested on charges of insurance fraud and bribery. The Denton County Sheriff’s Department’s Orlando Hinojosa said Corey Hughes allegedly plotted with an undercover officer to have have his truck stolen after it had been damaged in a hail storm. Hinojosa said a deal was made…MORE

McKinney Martial Arts Instructor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Two Teenage Girls

McKinney Martial Arts Instructor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Two Teenage Girls

MCKINNEY  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A martial arts instructor in McKinney has been accused of  sexually assaulting two of his teenage students. Police said Timothy Lee Vidal, an instructor at Tiger Rock Martial Arts on Virginia Parkway, was arrested April 5 after one of his students claimed he took her to a Holiday Inn in Allen to have…MORE

The City of Arlington Extends Smoking Ban

The City of Arlington Extends Smoking Ban

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Arlington City Council voted to extend the city’s smoking ban last night after making a last-minute exception for bingo halls. The move comes after groups like the Lion’s Club and the Masonic Lodge argued the ban could result in a loss of business and a drop in donations. They also extended…MORE