Photojournalist Michael Beard

01/17/2025

So, the dude who called 911 to report the abandoned EV Hummer with the weird caller I.D. (honestly if it had just been a normal name they wouldn't have reacted like they did) that caused all the panic today around NAS JRB Carswell is blowing up my messages telling me I'm going to ruin his life. I was going to be nice and leave it alone but, nah. You don't get to cuss me out in my inbox and act like a child when all it would have taken was "Hey man, I was the one that called, here's why that was my caller I.D." but noooooooooooooo hulk smash was activated. So here we are. Keep this in mind when you won't to cuss me out. I don't work for anybody. I can't be fired. I have no H.R. I do this to tell the stories of Tarrant County in an unbiased way FOR FREE. It often costs me more than I make to get out. When you think cussing and yelling at me is going to change things I laugh.

01/17/2025

Check this out. Debris from Space X's Starship 7 broke up on re-entry this afternoon over the Atlantic causing issues for aircraft.

📹 KingDomRedux

01/16/2025

Super Hero caller I.D. name causes panic in Westworth Village

Around 1:30, westcom 911 was alerted to an abandoned EV Hummer on the 6300 block of Westworth rd. A male called in with a super hero name as his caller I.D. and told 911 that they should have the Naval Base personnel check out the vehicle. Out of precaution, the area was closed, and so was the entrance to the base. Fort Worth arson, Fort Worth FD, Fort Worth PD, White Settlement PD, Westworth Village PD and NCIS responded to the area. After some time, the vehicle was cleared, and no devices were found. Officers soon found that the vehicle had been taken on a test drive from a dealership 2 days ago and was never returned. The male that made the phone call was found in Decatur by Decatur PD. The female who left the Hummer was found to have felony warrants and has been arrested.

Yes, this is real.

Name edited at the request of people i respect.

01/16/2025

Fort Worth is cleaning up a major accident on E Seminary at Arrowwood after a challenger rear ended a semi that was turning.

📸 Maria Salazar

01/16/2025

If you plan on using 35E through Ellis county any time soon, well, don't. Dallas was in a pursuit with a murder suspect who crashed into a construction area along southbound I-35E at Red Oak. The suspect got out of the vehicle, ran towards the main lanes of the highway and was shot by officers. Multiple people have been hurt during this incident requiring multiple ambulances and at least 1 helicopter. At this time can not confirm if they were hurt during the crash or the shoot out.

01/16/2025

Imagine if when TikTok turns off services to the U.S. on Sunday, somebody hacks into Twitter and META and turns it off to and then MySpace is just sitting there like "welcome back".

01/16/2025

Fort Worth is working a vehicle into a pole on Trinity Blvd in front of the entrance to American Airlines HQ. Medstar advises 1 person with serious injuries.

01/15/2025

28 year old from Oklahoma arrested after lengthy pursuit

On January 15, 2025, Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were notified of a stolen truck tractor in the Garland area. The Troopers located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop, and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit ended on the Chisholm Trail Parkway near McPherson Road after Troopers successfully deployed spike strips, disabling the vehicle. The driver was identified as Jeffery Harris, 28 YOA, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Harris was arrested for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and booked into the Tarrant County Jail. There were no injuries or property damage because of this pursuit. This investigation is ongoing, and no additional information is available.

Arrestan a un joven de 28 años de Oklahoma tras una larga persecución

El 15 de enero de 2025, los soldados del Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Texas fueron notificados de un camión camión robado en el área de Garland. Los soldados localizaron el vehículo e intentaron una parada de tráfico. El conductor se negó a parar, y se produjo una persecución. La persecución terminó en el Chisholm Trail Parkway cerca de McPherson Road después de que los soldados desplegaran con éxito tiras de pico, desactivando el vehículo. El conductor fue identificado como Jeffery Harris, 28 YOA, de Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Harris fue arrestado por uso no autorizado de un vehículo de motor y fichado en la cárcel del condado de Tarrant. No hubo heridos ni daños a la propiedad debido a esta persecución. Esta investigación está en curso y no se dispone de información adicional.

01/15/2025

Officer fires weapon at armed male at East Fort Worth apartment complex

On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at approximately 11:48 a.m., a 911 caller and several witnesses from the leasing office of an apartment complex in the 8500 block of John T. White Rd. stated that there was an armed man with at least one gun standing outside of the office, and they feared for their safety. An initial witness said the suspect pointed a weapon at him and asked the office to call police for help.

Responding officers located the armed man in the parking lot in front of the main office. The officers then observed the man pulling out a gun from his waistband. An officer drew her duty weapon, and he ran away.

During the foot chase, the officer, fearing for her safety and the safety of citizens in the area, fired her weapon at the armed suspect multiple times. The suspect was not hit by gunfire.

The suspect continued running and barricaded himself in an apartment.

Officers set up a perimeter, and after a short period of time, the suspect was then taken into custody.

Investigators recovered a gun and a rifle from the scene. No officers or other community members were injured.

The Major Case Unit, in conjunction with Internal Affairs, is investigating.

At this time, the name or mug shot of the suspect has yet to be released.

Oficial dispara arma a hombre armado en complejo de apartamentos East Fort Worth

El miércoles 15 de enero de 2025, aproximadamente a las 11:48 a.m., una persona que llamó al 911 y varios testigos de la oficina de arrendamiento de un complejo de apartamentos en la cuadra 8500 de John T. White Rd. declararon que había un hombre armado con al menos un arma de pie fuera de la oficina, y temían por su seguridad. Un testigo inicial dijo que el sospechoso le apuntó con un arma y le pidió ayuda a la oficina para llamar a la policía.

Los oficiales que respondieron localizaron al hombre armado en el estacionamiento frente a la oficina principal. Los oficiales observaron al hombre sacando una pi***la de su cintura. Un oficial sacó su arma de servicio, y huyó.

Durante la persecución a pie, el oficial, temiendo por su seguridad y la seguridad de los ciudadanos en la zona, disparó su arma contra el sospechoso armado varias veces. El sospechoso no fue alcanzado por disparos.

El sospechoso continuó corriendo y se atrincheró en un apartamento.

Los oficiales establecieron un perímetro, y después de un corto período de tiempo, el sospechoso fue detenido.

Los investigadores recuperaron un arma y un rifle de la escena. Ningún oficial u otro miembro de la comunidad resultó herido.

La Unidad de Casos Mayores, en conjunto con Asuntos Internos, está investigando.

En este momento, el nombre o la taza del sospechoso aún no ha sido liberado.

01/15/2025

Update: Houston PD just released information that around 5pm the suspect was found not far from the original shooting scene and has been shot and killed.

Blue alert issued for male who killed a Brazoria county deputy Wednesday

Authorities are searching for a man who shot and killed a deputy in southwest Houston on Wednesday.

According to authorities, the incident unfolded around 11:30 a.m. in a strip center off Stella Link Road just inside the South Loop. It appears to have happened at a Dollar Tree where crime scene tape was seen surrounding the parking lot.

They're searching for Robert Lee Davis, also known as Sean Christopher Davis. He's 56 years old, about 200 pounds and was last seen wearing a blue Nike hoodie with white letters, blue jeans and blue shoes. A Blue Alert was issued for Davis.

He's accused of shooting a Brazoria County Sheriff's Office Deputy Jesus Vargas in the head. Vargas was taken to a Houston hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Alerta azul emitida para un hombre que mató a un diputado del condado de Brazoria el miércoles

Las autoridades están buscando a un hombre que disparó y mató a un diputado en el suroeste de Houston el miércoles.

Según las autoridades, el incidente se desarrolló alrededor de las 11:30 a.m. en un centro de st******se frente a Stella Link Road justo dentro del South Loop. Parece haber ocurrido en un Dollar Tree donde se vio cinta de la escena del crimen alrededor del estacionamiento.

Están buscando a Robert Lee Davis, también conocido como Sean Christopher Davis. Tiene 56 años, unas 200 libras y fue visto por última vez con una capucha Nike azul con letras blancas, pantalones vaqueros azules y zapatos azules. Se emitió una Alerta Azul para Davis.

Está acusado de disparar a un ayudante de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Brazoria, Jesús Vargas, en la cabeza. Vargas fue llevado a un hospital de Houston donde más tarde fue declarado mu**to.

01/15/2025

Female killed after crashing into pole

The Arlington Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash that occurred early Wednesday morning in the 2800 block of N. Collins Street, resulting in the death of a 30-year-old woman.

On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at approximately 12:04 a.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle that had left the roadway and collided with a light pole at the northwest corner of the intersection. Upon arrival, officers located a white 2018 Kia Forte with significant damage.

The driver of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Based on preliminary information, investigators believe the vehicle left the roadway, drove over the curb, and struck the pole. Crash investigators determined that high speed was a factor in the collision and that the driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

Alcohol has not been ruled out as a possible contributing factor.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the driver’s identity once next of kin have been notified.

Mujeres muertas tras estrellarse contra el polo

El Departamento de Policía de Arlington está investigando un accidente de muerte en un solo vehículo que ocurrió la madrugada del miércoles en la cuadra 2800 de N. Collins Street, resultando en la muerte de una mujer de 30 años.

El miércoles 15 de enero de 2025, aproximadamente a las 12:04 a.m., los oficiales respondieron a un informe de un vehículo que había salido de la carretera y chocó con un poste ligero en la esquina noroeste del cruce. A su llegada, los oficiales localizaron un Kia Forte blanco 2018 con daños significativos.
El conductor del vehículo fue declarado fallecido en el lugar.

Sobre la base de información preliminar, los investigadores creen que el vehículo salió de la carretera, condujo sobre la acera y golpeó el poste. Los investigadores de accidentes determinaron que la alta velocidad era un factor en la colisión y que el conductor no llevaba puesto el cinturón de seguridad en el momento del accidente.

No se ha descartado el alcohol como posible factor contribuyente.

La Oficina del Médico Forense del Condado de Tarrant divulgará la identidad del conductor una vez que los familiares hayan sido notificados.

01/15/2025

A Texas DPS pursuit of a stolen semi has ended on Chisholm trail tollway after a successful spike hit in the bridge over McPherson in southwest Tarrant County.

01/15/2025

Officers fatally shoot male with a knife early Wednesday morning

On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at approximately 4:22 a.m., officers were called to a domestic disturbance in the 5800 block of Westgate Dr.

The caller opened the front door of the house but was having difficulty opening a second metal screen door. At that time, officers observed an armed adult male inside the house with a knife in hand, acting aggressively towards other occupants. Therefore, officers sought an alternate point of entry to the house.

Officers arrived at the back of the house, and due to the fear of others being harmed within the household, officers attempted to force their way in. The man then charged at the officers with knives in hand at which point officers opened fire and shot the man.

The man was pronounced deceased on the scene. No officers or other civilians were injured.

The Major Case Unit, in conjunction with Internal Affairs, is investigating, and per standard protocol, the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office responded to the scene.

The cause of death and identity of the deceased will be confirmed by the Medical Examiner.

oficiales disparan fatalmente a macho con un cuchillo la madrugada del miércoles

El miércoles 15 de enero de 2025, aproximadamente a las 4:22 a.m., los oficiales fueron llamados a un disturbio doméstico en la cuadra 5800 de Westgate Dr.

La persona que llamaba abrió la puerta principal de la casa, pero tenía dificultades para abrir una segunda puerta de pantalla de metal. En ese momento, los oficiales observaron a un hombre adulto armado dentro de la casa con un cuchillo en la mano, actuando agresivamente hacia otros ocupantes. Por lo tanto, los oficiales buscaron un punto de entrada alternativo a la casa.
Los oficiales llegaron a la parte trasera de la casa, y debido al miedo de que otros fueran dañados dentro de la casa, los oficiales intentaron abrirse camino. El hombre luego acusó a los oficiales de cuchillos en la mano en el que los oficiales abrieron fuego y le dispararon al hombre.

El hombre fue declarado fallecido en el lugar. Ningún oficial u otro civil resultó herido.

La Unidad de Casos Mayores, junto con Asuntos Internos, está investigando, y por protocolo estándar, la Oficina del Fiscal de Distrito del Condado de Tarrant respondió a la escena.
La causa de la muerte y la identidad del difunto serán confirmadas por el Médico Forense.

01/15/2025

Keller, with aid from North Richland Hills and Fort Worth, was investigating a gas leak with a small explosion at a home on the 600 block of Valle Vista Court. 1 person was examined on scene, but no major injuries were reported. There remains a strong smell of gas in the area.

Keller, con la ayuda de North Richland Hills y Fort Worth, estaba investigando una fuga de gas con una pequeña explosión en una casa en la cuadra 600 de Valle Vista Court. Una persona fue examinada en la escena, pero no se reportaron lesiones graves. Sigue habiendo un fuerte olor a gas en la zona.

01/15/2025

Self proclaimed first amendment auditor arrested during commissioners court meeting after disrupting commissioners court.

01/14/2025

1 of the teens responsible for the death of a 5 year old and a 17 year old and shooting of an 18 month old in 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison.

Originally, FWPD told us that at 2:13PM Fort Worth 911 received multiple calls about a shooting on the 8500 block of steel dust dr in North West Fort Worth. Upon arrival, officers found 3 victims, a 17 year old black male, a 5 year old black male, and 18 month old black male. Chief Noakes confirmed that the 17 year old and 5 year old did not survive their injuries. The 18 month old is expected to survive. Chief Noakes said a vehicle with multiple suspects pulled up in front of the house and opened fire on several people that were outside the front of the house.

01/14/2025

01/14/2025

19 year old killed in Arlington shooting

On Monday, January 13, 2025, at approximately 5:49 p.m., officers responded to an apartment complex in the 2400 block of Laurelwood Drive to investigate a reported shooting.

When officers arrived on scene, they located the 19-year-old man lying in the parking lot with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has publicly identified him as Zacchaeus Selby-Mukum.

At this time, there is no suspect information and no arrests have been made. Witnesses told officers they heard arguing prior to hearing gunshots.

A motive for the shooting is unclear. Based on their investigation, detectives have not ruled out the possibility that high-risk activity may be involved.

Anyone with information is urged to call Detective VanTreeck at (817) 459-5691.


Asesinan a un joven de 19 años en un tiroteo en Arlington

El lunes 13 de enero de 2025, aproximadamente a las 5:49 p.m., los oficiales respondieron a un complejo de apartamentos en la cuadra 2400 de Laurelwood Drive para investigar un tiroteo reportado.

Al llegar a la escena los oficiales localizaron al joven de 19 años que yacía en el estacionamiento con una aparente herida de bala. Fue trasladado a un hospital local donde más tarde fue declarado fallecido. La Oficina del Médico Forense del Condado de Tarrant lo ha identificado públicamente como Zaqueo Selby-Mukum.
En este momento, no hay información sospechosa ni se han realizado arrestos. Testigos dijeron a los oficiales que escucharon discutir antes de escuchar disparos.

Un motivo para el tiroteo no está claro. Con base en su investigación, los detectives no han descartado la posibilidad de que se trate de actividades de alto riesgo.

Se insta a cualquier persona con información a llamar al Detective VanTreeck a (817) 459-5691.