A look inside police pursuit decisions with a criminologist
Criminologist, Dr. Alex Del Carmen, says many factors go into an officer's split-second decision to pursue a suspect.
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Criminologist, Dr. Alex Del Carmen, says many factors go into an officer's split-second decision to pursue a suspect.
For the second time this week, a North Texas police department was involved in a high-profile chase that ended with a crash.
The suspected drunk driver hit another vehicle along with two pedestrians, sending three people to the hospital.
Police released dashcam video showing the moments leading up to the pursuit, the chase itself, and when it ended in a crash.
Andrew Guerra hit two pedestrians and another vehicle before officers could get him to stop.
Vehicle chases may get a little easier for police in White Settlement because of a new GPS tracker that latches onto a suspect's car.
It is a trend seen across the country.
Fort Worth police were in a brief chase overnight with four boys in a stolen vehicle.
Andra Craig, 57, had just left a birthday party when he drove into the intersection of Rosedale Street and Evans Avenue, right into the path of a police chase.
An innocent driver is dead after colliding with a police car that was chasing down a stolen vehicle Thursday evening, officials said.
A police officer is one of those injured.
It happened before 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Bardin Road and New York Avenue – just south of I-20.
Four people are in the hospital this morning after a short police chase in Lake Worth ended in a crash.
Three of the people involved in the chase are in critical condition and one other is stable. Police say some of those involved are wanted on outstanding warrants and that one of the people involved is a minor.
It happened just after 7:30 p.m. Friday at the 4000 block of Hampshire Boulevard in Fort Worth. Police say an elderly woman had been violently assaulted and her vehicle was stolen.
A man and a juvenile have been arrested in connection to a shooting after a brief foot chase with police.
A man was arrested after he allegedly led Garland police on a chase that ended with one dead and two injured.
During his pursuit of the vehicle, Tsai reportedly lost control of his squad car, causing it to strike a light pole.
A dangerous scene on a Dallas freeway Wednesday exposed the difficult decisions police have to make about whether to engage in a high speed pursuit.
A dangerous scene on a Dallas freeway Wednesday exposed the difficult decisions police have to make about whether to engage in a high speed pursuit.
Dallas police said they had been following a stolen vehicle and directed squad cars to the driver's location.
An attempted traffic stop in Fort Worth turned into a chase that ended in Arlington with two arrests.
Jessica Jean Jarvis, 23, and Eliseo Suarez, 23, were arrested in connection with a police chase and shooting on Aug. 30.
We all know you're not supposed to accept rides from strangers, but when you're a police officer running after a suspect and you're offered a chance to jump in someone's car, you take it.
Dallas police have released dash camera and body cam video of an officer-involved shooting from last weekend.
The official proclamation says the road will ensure "that his legacy continues to inspire future generations."
This comes after the school board released the results of a third-party investigation into the district's handling of the incident.
The district is hosting a community meeting Wednesday night to talk about the likelihood of closing Blanton Elementary.
The meeting is an opportunity for parents, teachers and the community to ask questions and learn more about the takeover.
According to an arrest affidavit, police said Jose DeLeon was driving between 74 and 81 mph.
The official proclamation says the road will ensure "that his legacy continues to inspire future generations."
This comes after the school board released the results of a third-party investigation into the district's handling of the incident.
The district is hosting a community meeting Wednesday night to talk about the likelihood of closing Blanton Elementary.
The meeting is an opportunity for parents, teachers and the community to ask questions and learn more about the takeover.
According to an arrest affidavit, police said Jose DeLeon was driving between 74 and 81 mph.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
The official proclamation says the road will ensure "that his legacy continues to inspire future generations."
The bills, which contain funding for the State and Treasury Departments, could stall if the House GOP has attendance issues or defections.
Early voting begins in five weeks, on Tuesday, February 17.
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview that aired Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
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.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
In Plano, Dragonfly Scans is a healthcare company that wants to show you what's happening inside your body.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
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.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Amber Glenn can now add Olympian to her resume after putting together a phenomenal free skate, which won her a third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed.
The community gathered Saturday at a parade to celebrate the remarkable season for the South Oak Cliff Golden Bears, who won the Texas UIL 5A Division II state football championship.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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.
