Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Fort Worth Police Department arrested eight men in a sexual predator sting operation. The men thought they were chatting with a 13-year-old but is was actually an undercover officer. The detectives with the Fort Worth’s Crimes Against Children Unit used various online sites to catch the predators over a three-day period last…… MORE
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Frisco Teen Dies After Texas A&M Frat Party
College Station (WBAP/KLIF News) – Police have identified 19-year-old Anton Gridnev of Frisco as the student who was found dead Saturday morning during an all-night party at the Sigma Nu Fraternity house at Texas A&M in College Station. Someone called the police after Gridnev was found unresponsive and not breathing during the party. Police found illegal drugs…… MORE
Colleyville Man Accused of Running a Ponzi Scheme
Colleyville (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Colleyville businessman is in federal custody on accusations that he ran an oil and gas Ponzi scheme. Investigators said 77-year-old James Vanblaricum allegedly bilked 53 investors of more than $2.6 million. U.S Postal inspectors arrested him on a charge of mail fraud last week. Federal agents began investigating Vanblaricum after they were contacted by…… MORE
AAA Wants Drivers to Pay Attention as Students Return to School
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – AAA is urging both adult and teen drivers to pay attention when driving near school zones. AAA spokesperson Doug Shupe said drivers need to pay particularly close attention before and after school; which are prime times for accidents. He said over one third of child pedestrian fatalities happen near 3 p.m.…… MORE
The Dispute Between Senator Royce West and Dallas Cowboys’ Dez Bryant Heats Up
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The dispute between Senator Royce West and Dallas Cowboy Wide Receiver Dez Bryant is getting uglier. West sued Bryant in June for $60 thousand in damages to his Desoto rental property. Bryant counter sued in July, claiming West made money off of his celebrity. West asked the Dallas County District Attorney this…… MORE