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Man Arrested Outside Dallas Police Department SW Patrol for Allegedly Threatening Officers

Man Arrested Outside Dallas Police Department SW Patrol for Allegedly Threatening Officers

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly showed up to the Dallas Police Department’s Southwest Patrol Division and made threats against officers. Sargeant Warren Mitchell said the suspect, a Hispanic man in his mid twenties, was driving a black Dodge Durango and was immediately stopped at the front entrance by officers assigned to guard…MORE

Fort Worth Police Officer’s Retired Search Dog Nominated for Award

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Fort Worth police officer’s retired search and rescue dog has been nominated for the American Humane Dog Awards and the department needs the public to help him win. The 11-year-old German Shepard was nominated for the Search and Rescue category for saving the life an elderly man suffering from dementia from…MORE

Plano Man Accused of Murdering His Father Arrested

Plano Man Accused of Murdering His Father Arrested

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Plano man who fled to Mexico after he was accused of murdering his father earlier this month was arrested on Tuesday. The Plano Police Department’s David Tilley said Kenneth Alleman Midgely II was taken into custody at DFW Airport by detectives in his department and the U.S Marshal’s Joint East…MORE

Fort Worth Arsonist Gets 40 Years in Prison, Curses Out Judge During Sentencing

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – A convicted arsonist from Fort Worth who told a Tarrant County judge to “go [expletive] yourself” was sentenced to 40 years in prison Tuesday for setting fire to what he thought was his estranged wife’s house. 44-year-old Samson Moses Billiot was convicted of arson to a habitation last week. Authorities, who labeled…MORE

Still No Verdict in the John Wiley Price Corruption Trial, Jury Deadlocked

Still No Verdict in the John Wiley Price Corruption Trial, Jury Deadlocked

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – After five days of deliberations in the John Wiley Price corruption trial, the embattled Dallas County Commissioner still has not learned his fate. U.S. District Judge Barbara Lynn called Price, co-defendant Daphne Fain and attorneys from both sides back to the court Tuesday afternoon, after jurors announced they were unable to reach a verdict. After…MORE