Charges Dropped For Man In Controversial Arrest Made By Plano Police Officers
Charges have been dropped for a man in an arrest last week that sparked backlash toward the Plano Police Department.
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Charges have been dropped for a man in an arrest last week that sparked backlash toward the Plano Police Department.
Detectives from the Plano Police Department, with the cooperation of the Arkansas State Police, arrested Jeffery Lemor Wheat, 48, on Monday, Jan 11.
Heather Alayne Hawkins, 33, of Rowlett was exiting the tollway "at a high rate of speed, lost control and struck a tree" around 7:20 a.m.
A person who police described as "distressed" shot and killed himself at a Plano apartment complex, ending an hours-long negotiation by officers.
The incident happened just after 8 p.m. in the 6900 block of Bishop Road, just south of The Shops at Legacy.
Plano police are looking to identify and arrest a man who tried to steal cell phones from a businesses in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Nov. 11.
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The posting depicts a minor child who is standing and wearing a red dress.
An armed sexual assault suspect was arrested after an hours-long standoff at a home in Plano on Friday, police said.
Plano police arrested two men and a woman in connection to a shooting in the 100 block of Legacy Drive, which left two people injured.
Plano Police Detectives have executed an arrest warrant on 29-year-old Bakari Abiona Moncrief in connection to the slaying of Plano mother Sarmistha Sen.
There was an outpouring of support Saturday morning for a Plano mother who was killed last weekend while on her morning jog.
A woman in a Jeep was struck and killed in a crash on US 75 north of Legacy Drive around 9:40 p.m. Tuesday night in Plano.
Investigators with the Plano Police Department are working with several other law enforcement agencies trying to determine if a series of aggravated robberies are related.
A woman was found dead near a creek in Plano on Saturday and police are investigating the case as a homicide.
Investigators determined robbery was the motive in the murder and the investigation remains ongoing.
A Plano Police officer and a woman were stabbed after a car crash.
In current COVID times, the Plano Police Department got creative by holding a virtual Open House to preview its new substation.
Two drivers who were killed Wednesday in a crash on Highway 75 in Plano have been identified.
In addition to officers, the Plano Police Department is looking for call takers and dispatchers, civilian public safety officers and detention officers.
A prominent figure in the Plano Police Department, Officer David Tilley is back on the job and sharing his story about battling COVID-19.
Waco-based Balcones Distilling will deliver 400 gallons of sanitizer on April 14 to the Dallas Police Association, Plano Police Department and the Dallas Fire Fighters Association.
A Plano police officer tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, the city confirmed.
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Police need help finding a man who they say stole band instruments from Plano East Senior High School.
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Mothers Against College Antisemitism says rising threats demand urgent action as synagogues and schools increase security.
Khris Middleton scored 22 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter, Daniel Gafford added a season-high 22 points as the Dallas Mavericks snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 120-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Moss Haven Elementary Dad's Club raised thousands of dollars to help the longtime crossing guard after learning she'd been relying on Lyft and the bus to get to work.
Jurors heard testimony about the danger to drivers, school zones, and deputies during the pursuit.
Jason Robertson had two goals and two assists to tie a career high in points and Jamie Benn also scored twice as the surging Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-2.
Mothers Against College Antisemitism says rising threats demand urgent action as synagogues and schools increase security.
Khris Middleton scored 22 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter, Daniel Gafford added a season-high 22 points as the Dallas Mavericks snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 120-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Moss Haven Elementary Dad's Club raised thousands of dollars to help the longtime crossing guard after learning she'd been relying on Lyft and the bus to get to work.
Jurors heard testimony about the danger to drivers, school zones, and deputies during the pursuit.
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It started with a complaint from a male officer.
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An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls.
The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.
More than 300 TSA officers have quit since the partial government shutdown began last month, according to agency statistics obtained by CBS News.
The first week of the U.S.'s war with Iran cost around $11.3 billion, military officials told members of Congress in a briefing this week, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
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.
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.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
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.
Jason Robertson had two goals and two assists to tie a career high in points and Jamie Benn also scored twice as the surging Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-2.
Khris Middleton scored 22 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter, Daniel Gafford added a season-high 22 points as the Dallas Mavericks snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 120-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
A person with knowledge of Baltimore's decision told The Associated Press that Crosby failed his physical.
After a season of jarring change and inconsistent play, the Atlanta Hawks appear to be coming together at just the right time.
Jamie Benn's power-play goal lifts the Stars past Vegas 2-1 as Dallas extends its points streak to 13 games.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
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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