Forest Hill Officer Fired For Handling Of Fort Worth Kidnapping Case
Officer Richardson Wolfe was placed on indefinite suspension which under civil service rules is the same as termination.
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Officer Richardson Wolfe was placed on indefinite suspension which under civil service rules is the same as termination.
A hearing for the man accused of kidnapping an 8-year-old girl in Fort Worth has been delayed a week after, officials said, he changed his mind on a guilty plea.
Webb, 51, faces anywhere from 20 years to life in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Michael Webb, the man accused of a brazen kidnapping in Fort Worth of an 8-year-old girl now faces six counts of sexual assault of a child.
Police say 2-year-old Malakhi Elijah Bankhead was kidnapped and last seen last Tuesday, June 4.
Fort Worth police officers ended up finding the 8-year-old after a second search an hour later on Saturday, May 18.
The armed suspects allegedly forced the victims, some who were assaulted, to give up their wallets, money, car keys, cars, drivers' licenses, credit cards and cell phones.
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.
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.
Although Sunday's arrest was the first in Tarrant County, court records show Michael Webb has a criminal history dating back more than 15 years.
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.
Local law enforcement has named Darius Fields a "person of interest" in the Randle case, but has not charged Fields in connection with the the teen's murder.
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.
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.
A truck driver accused of kidnapping two children in Central Texas has been arrested in northern Arizona, authorities say. The two children were both found safe.
A woman told police in Greenville that she bit a masked man who tried to kidnap her from church.
Eighteen members of a white supremacist prison gang have been charged with racketeering, drug conspiracy and kidnapping that resulted in at least six murders.
A judge denied the man's request to remain in the U.S., leaving the couple to start their life together across the border.
Police say the teen was hospitalized in stable condition after the attack.
Federal prosecutors say the former Sabinal High School coach contacted a 14‑year‑old Florida boy on Snapchat and sent explicit images before his arrest in 2025.
Police say the teacher at Shady Grove Elementary restrained a child for about 10 minutes during nap time.
Federal authorities say a key arrest has been made in connection with a high-profile kidnapping and robbery case tied to Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane.
A judge denied the man's request to remain in the U.S., leaving the couple to start their life together across the border.
Police say the teen was hospitalized in stable condition after the attack.
Federal prosecutors say the former Sabinal High School coach contacted a 14‑year‑old Florida boy on Snapchat and sent explicit images before his arrest in 2025.
Police say the teacher at Shady Grove Elementary restrained a child for about 10 minutes during nap time.
Federal authorities say a key arrest has been made in connection with a high-profile kidnapping and robbery case tied to Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
Texas Democrats feel that the 2026 midterms are the best chance to win a statewide election for the first time in over 30 years.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said he learned of the Luka Doncic trade at the "11th hour" while responding to Mark Cuban's criticism of the deal and team sale.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
The Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
The video, co-directed by Langley, highlights Texas culture through scenes of two-step dancing, live music and rodeo influences tied to the city's Western heritage.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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.
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