Dallas Dad Fined For Falsely Claiming Son Fermin Fuentes Was Kidnapped
Police did not say how much the father was being fined, but the maximum fine for a Class C citation is $500.
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Police did not say how much the father was being fined, but the maximum fine for a Class C citation is $500.
Authorities in East Texas are searching for a 2-year-old girl who is believed to have been taken from an apartment complex in Henderson. An Amber Alert has been issued.
Every time Donna Williams sees an Amber Alert, she prays for the happy ending her own family will never see.
The child was found safe after a false report from his father that he was inside a truck stolen from this parking lot.
An Amber Alert was issued late Sunday evening for a reportedly missing 4-year-old boy in Dallas. Although he was later found safe and wasn't in any danger according to police, many complained that the alert they received on their cellphones had little to no information on the case.
Four-year-old Fermin Fuentes, who was reported as missing after he was allegedly in a vehicle that was stolen, was found safely by Dallas police, and authorities say he was never in any danger and was with his mother the whole time.
After 8-year-old Salem Sabatka was found safe, questions about Amber Alerts started coming in, with many people saying they didn't receive one.
The issue that arose and caught the attention of Facebook and Twitter users is that many claimed they never received an Amber Alert on their cellphones even though police said they issued one for the kidnapped 8-year-old.
Authorities say police visited the motel room of a North Texas man suspected of kidnapping an 8-year-old girl, hours before the child was found safe.
Former Tarrant County Sheriff Dee Anderson said Fort Worth Police could have issued a regional Amber Alert within minutes of the Saturday evening kidnapping.
Hundreds from a thankful community, including police, gathered Sunday afternoon to celebrate the safe return of 8-year-old Salem Sabatka, who was kidnapped while walking with her mother in Fort Worth.
Wondering why you didn't receive Saturday night's Amber Alert for Salem Sabatka? You're not alone.
Eight-year-old Salem Sabatka, who was kidnapped in Fort Worth early Saturday evening, has been found safe, and a suspect is also in custody, police said.
Brittany Bowens, Maleah Davis' mother, along with her spokesman, community activist Quanell X, showed up for a scheduled court hearing amid protesters.
Dogs detected the scent of human decomposition in the vehicle of a man arrested in connection with the disappearance of 4-year-old Maleah Davis.
The mother of a missing Texas girl said through a spokesman Friday that she believes the man who reported the 4-year-old was abducted harmed the girl.
The car belonging to the stepfather of missing 4-year-old Maleah Davis has been found about 17 miles outside of Houston.
CPS says a 4-year-old girl whose stepfather reported her abducted had been removed from the family home months earlier because of allegations of abuse.
The Amber Alert for Zanyah Lucio, 3, of San Antonio, has been discontinued as the child and her mother were found safe. Her mother is being questioned by police.
An Amber Alert has been issued out of Houston for a 4-year-old girl who was reportedly abducted by three unknown males.
Two children have been found and are safe after an Amber Alert was issued out of Waco early Thursday morning. Police now say the children are in the custody of Child Protective Services after further investigating the case.
An Amber Alert was issued for Marisol Arroyo, 12, from George West, Texas.
A mother was arrested Saturday after giving police false information that led to an Amber Alert activation.
We continue to follow the latest updates in the death of Richardson police officer David Sherrard. Plus, road closures and a cold front could impact your weekend plans.
An Amber Alert has been issued across North Texas as police in Mesquite search for a little girl and her grandmother.
Indiana tightened its grip on the No. 4 playoff seed as Dallas fell into a tie for seventh after dropping seven of its last 10.
Friends say Latavia Davis was a teacher's aide and devoted church volunteer whose mentorship and kindness will leave a painful void.
Peter Licata visited an Elevate campus on Friday, noting strong classroom engagement and renewed energy across the district.
Democrats prepare counterprogramming as Republicans open free public ticket lottery and expand events outside the arena.
Core medical services, pharmacies, and elective procedures are back online as JPS continues system restoration work.
Indiana tightened its grip on the No. 4 playoff seed as Dallas fell into a tie for seventh after dropping seven of its last 10.
Friends say Latavia Davis was a teacher's aide and devoted church volunteer whose mentorship and kindness will leave a painful void.
Peter Licata visited an Elevate campus on Friday, noting strong classroom engagement and renewed energy across the district.
Democrats prepare counterprogramming as Republicans open free public ticket lottery and expand events outside the arena.
Core medical services, pharmacies, and elective procedures are back online as JPS continues system restoration work.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
The Republican National Committee spokesman, Zach Kraft, says the Party's special midterm convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas will be the largest since the Party's 2016 national convention. So, larger than the RNC's convention in Milwaukee in 2024.
Kardal Coleman, Chairman of the Dallas County Democratic Party, is talking about the September Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas and the Democratic Party's counter-activities. He also discusses the DNC meetings he's been attending in Austin.
Republican U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon says he agrees with constituents and Gov. Greg Abbott's stance on data centers in Texas. Fallon speaks on why he agrees with the President Trump administration's border security initiatives underway at Big Bend National Park.
Republican Texas Rep. Wes Virdell of McCollough County discusses his thoughts on the controversial construction by the Trump administration in the Big Bend National Park.
Democratic Candidate for Lt. Governor Vikki Goodwin discusses her concerns about data centers in Texas. She tells Jack Fink her thoughts on the controversial construction in the Big Bend National Park and her other campaign priorities.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Rod Baker says his son, SaRod Baker, is part of a football team and a brotherhood. However, he knows his high school senior has something special.
Paige Bueckers scored all 22 of her points in the second half, and the Dallas Wings beat Toronto 94-88, handing the expansion Tempo their 10th consecutive loss.
The broadcasts for the three tune-up games will cause regular CBS programming to move to KTXA 21.
CBS Sports says it has no timeline for a decision on Romo, who is on indefinite leave following his July arrest. Meanwhile, JJ Watt is stepping in.
The Maumelle High football player wore the helmet for nearly an hour and was fortunate he wasn't bitten, animal services director Chris Davis said.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
