Photojournalist Michael Beard

11/23/2024

Scanner stories:

"The Dog has jumped on the unlock button and is now outside of the car"

11/23/2024

78 year old haltom city man sentenced to 99 years for multiple charges of indecency with a child.

11/22/2024

Male seriously injured in Haltom City Auto vs pedestrian crash

On November 22, 2024, at approximately 1246 hours, officers responded to the 4100 block of NE 28th Street for a reported major collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian. A 67-year-old Asian male was
struck by a white passenger car that was westbound in the right lane when the collision occurred. The driver of the vehicle stopped, as required by law, to render aid. The injured pedestrian was transported
to a local hospital with serious, and possibly life-threatening injuries. Several witnesses provided consistent statements and there appears to be no criminal offense associated with this accident.

HCPD Traffic officers handled the investigation and CID also assisted with scene.

Hombre herido de gravedad en Haltom City Auto vs accidente de peatones

El 22 de noviembre de 2024, aproximadamente a las 1246 horas, los oficiales respondieron a la cuadra 4100 de la calle 28 NE por una colisión grave reportada que involucraba a un vehículo y un peatón. Un hombre asiático de 67 años era
Encima atropellado por un automóvil de pasajeros blanco que estaba hacia el oeste en el carril derecho cuando ocurrió la colisión. el conductor del vehículo se detuvo, según lo exige la ley, para prestar ayuda. El peatón herido fue transportado
a un hospital local con lesiones graves y posiblemente potencialmente mortales. Varios testigos proporcionaron declaraciones consistentes y no parece haber ningún delito asociado con este accidente.

Los oficiales de tráfico de HCPD manejaron la investigación y el CID también ayudó con la escena.

11/22/2024

Surveillance video from today's Officer involved shooting in Southlake after a wrong way driver that had hit multiple vehicles ends up pulling out a rifle and firing at least one shot at an officer and a civilian. Officer returned fire, luckily nobody was hit, suspect was taken into custody a short time later. 19 year old colleyville man Sean Jordan has sense been charged with Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. More charges may be added.

11/22/2024

Update on today's officer involved shooting in Southlake

11/22/2024

Male shot multiple times while trying to prevent theft

On Friday, November 22, 2024, at approximately 1:14 a.m., Central Division officers responded to a local hospital regarding a shooting incident.

The victim, who self-transported to the hospital, sustained three gunshot wounds to the arm. Medical personnel provided treatment the victim for injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening.

Preliminary information indicates that the victim may have been shot during an attempted vehicle break-in near the intersection of Miller Avenue and Martin Street.

The Fort Worth Police Department's Gun Violence Unit has been notified and is currently investigating this incident.

Hombre de Hielo disparado varias veces mientras intentaba evitar el robo

El viernes 22 de noviembre de 2024, aproximadamente a la 1:14 a.m., los oficiales de la División Central respondieron a un hospital local con respecto a un incidente de tiroteo.

La víctima, que se autotransportó al hospital, sufrió tres heridas de bala en el brazo. El personal médico de talla de pieles proporcionó tratamiento a la víctima por lesiones que se cree que no son potencialmente mortales.

Información preliminar indica que la víctima puede haber recibido un disparo durante un intento de robo de vehículo cerca de la intersección de Miller Avenue y Martin Street.
La Unidad de Violencia con Armas del Departamento de Policía de Fort Worth ha sido notificada y actualmente está investigando este incidente.

11/21/2024

Police presence (Fort Worth)

Fort Worth is assisting Haltom City in locating a subject that ran from a traffic stop near I-35W and E Rosedale near the Jack in the box. Expect heavy police presence in the area.

11/21/2024

11/21/2024

2 teens arrested after Fort Worth pursuit when officers witness shots fired at Fort Worth park.

17 year old Sierra Ricardo and 17 year old Jacob Garcia where arrested late Wednesday night after a short chase into Arlington. FWPD says that on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at about 2227 hours, Central Division officers operating marked patrol units equipped with emergency lighting and sirens were parked in Glenwood Park near the intersection South Riverside Drive and East Vickery Boulevard. The officers observed the suspect vehicle, a silver Nissan 4-door sedan, enter the park and come to a stop.

A few moments later, the officers observed the suspect, an adult male, exit the vehicle, discharge a firearm and reenter the vehicle. The officers approached the suspect vehicle attempted to detain the occupants but the driver quickly accelerated in an attempt to elude the officers and fled the scene. The officers then activated their emergency sirens and pursued the suspect vehicle as it traveled Northbound on South Riverside Drive.

The pursuit traveled from Central Division, through East Division and then turned Eastbound on the East Freeway and into Arlington. During the pursuit, a rifle was thrown from the suspect vehicle and recovered by officers.

At about 2242 hours, the suspect vehicle came to a stop in the 1500 block of Eden Lane in Arlington, where three occupants were detained. The on-scene investigation in ongoing.

The pursuit lasted about 15 minutes and involved officers from the Department's Patrol Division and Air Support Unit. The Arlington Police Department was notified of the pursuit but did not actively participate.

Both Ricardo Sierra and Jacob Garcia remain in Fort Worth PD custody. Sierra is facing counts of Deadly Conduct Discharge Firearm(towards individuals) and Evading Arrest.

Garcia faces charges of Poss CS PG 2 >=1G

11/21/2024

Female hit with tablet during argument over money

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at about 2056 hours, Northwest Division officers were dispatched to the 4400 block of Quail Trail, Quail Trail Housing, in reference to a cutting. Fort Worth Fire Department and MedStar personnel also responded.

Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect, an adult female, and the victim, an adult female, are acquaintances and were arguing over money that was allegedly owed by the victim to the suspect. The argument turned violent when the suspect, who was holding a computer tablet, struck the victim in the eye with the tablet. The force of the impact broke the screen and a shard penetrated the eye of the victim. The suspect then fled the scene on foot.

The victim was transported to John Harris Hospital (Downtown) in stable condition for medical treatment of a non-life-threatening injury. The suspect is not in custody and a detective from the Northwest Division Criminal Investigation Unit has been contacted and will have responsibility for the follow-up investigation.

Femenina abofeteada con tableta durante la discusión sobre el dinero

El miércoles 20 de noviembre de 2024, alrededor de 2056 horas, los oficiales de la División Noroeste fueron enviados a la cuadra 4400 de Quail Trail, Quail Trail Housing, en referencia a un corte. El personal del Departamento de Bomberos y MedStar de Fort Worth también respondió.

A su llegada, los oficiales se enteraron de que el sospechoso, una mujer adulta, y la víctima, una mujer adulta, son conocidos y estaban discutiendo sobre el dinero que supuestamente debía la víctima al sospechoso. El argumento se volvió violento cuando el sospechoso, que sostenía una tableta de computadora, golpeó a la víctima en el ojo con la tableta. La fuerza del impacto rompió la pantalla y un fragmento penetró en el ojo de la víctima. El sospechoso huyó de la escena a pie.

La víctima fue transportada al Hospital John Harris (Downtown) en condición estable para el tratamiento médico de una lesión no potencialmente mortal. El sospechoso no está detenido y un detective de la Unidad de Investigación Criminal de la División Noroeste ha sido contactado y será responsable de la investigación de seguimiento.

11/21/2024

Male shot while in his vehicle in South Fort Worth Wednesday night.

On Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 at 20:14, South units responded to South Freeway and Sycamore School Road for a report of a male that was shot. South units made scene and confirmed a male victim was shot in the legs and arm while driving. The actor vehicle and or actor is not known at this time. The victim suffered non-life-threatening gun shot wounds and was transported to a local hospital.

Male disparó mientras estaba en su vehículo en South Fort Worth el miércoles por la noche.

El miércoles 20 de noviembre de 2024 a las 20:14, las unidades del Sur respondieron a South Freeway y Sycamore School Road para un informe de un hombre que recibió un disparo. Unidades del Sur hicieron la escena y confirmaron que una víctima masculina recibió un disparo en las piernas y el brazo mientras conducía. no se conoce en este momento el vehículo actor y/o actor. La víctima sufrió heridas de bala no potencialmente mortales y fue transportada a un hospital local.

11/21/2024

Fort Worth chases car after witnessing them fire a gun at a park.

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at about 2227 hours, Central Division officers operating marked patrol units equipped with emergency lighting and sirens were parked in Glenwood Park near the intersection South Riverside Drive and East Vickery Boulevard. The officers observed the suspect vehicle, a silver Nissan 4-door sedan, enter the park and come to a stop.

A few moments later, the officers observed the suspect, an adult male, exit the vehicle, discharge a firearm and reenter the vehicle. The officers approached the suspect vehicle attempted to detain the occupants but the driver quickly accelerated in an attempt to elude the officers and fled the scene. The officers then activated their emergency sirens and pursued the suspect vehicle as it traveled Northbound on South Riverside Drive.

The pursuit traveled from Central Division, through East Division and then turned Eastbound on the East Freeway and into Arlington. During the pursuit, a rifle was thrown from the suspect vehicle and recovered by officers.

At about 2242 hours, the suspect vehicle came to a stop in the 1500 block of Eden Lane in Arlington, where three occupants were detained. The on-scene investigation in ongoing.

The pursuit lasted about 15 minutes and involved officers from the Department's Patrol Division and Air Support Unit. The Arlington Police Department was notified of the pursuit but did not actively participate

11/21/2024

Photos have been put out of what Fort Worth's new EMS medics will possiby look like when the transition from Medstar takes place.

11/21/2024

Male serial arsonist who is believed to have started the devastating fire on randol mill has been arrested.

The Fort Worth Fire Department Arson and Bomb Investigation Division has arrested a serial arson suspect.

A Fort Worth Homeless man is facing three separate felony charges after the Arson and Bomb Investigation Division investigated three different apartment fires on the East side of Fort Worth.

Fire crews from Battalion 4 responded to these fires on three different days between November 15th and November 19th. Once fire crews extinguished the fires, arson investigators completed an origin and cause investigation and determined all of these fires were intentionally set.

During their investigation, Arson and Bomb Investigation Division Detectives spoke with witnesses, gathered surveillance video and developed a suspect. The suspect (Adam Ewing, W/M) was arrested by these detectives in a homeless encampment Monday evening off of Eastchase Parkway.

The suspect was interviewed and then booked into the Tarrant County Jail. He will be charged with three (3) Felony 1 counts of “Arson of Habitation” with the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office.

11/21/2024

Fort Worth is on scene of a shooting at the Exxon on south bound I-35W at Sycamore School rd. Medstar reports 1 person with serious injuries. Expect heavy police presence in the area.

11/21/2024

I'm not sure where this mini horse, goat, ram and goose where going, but I've never seen a mini horse this majestic before.

11/21/2024

There are many TV shows that are based on Fire Departments. These shows make people think that visibility inside a structure fire is like walking through a foggy haunted house and that a fire fighter can see everybody inside and obstacles. Here's a first person view from Stockton FD in Stockton, CA of fire attack crews going in. You can see the drastic difference between TV and reality here.

11/20/2024

Wise county Sheriff's Office is investigating how 2 people ended up dead and 1 serious injured Wednesday. Wise County says shortly after noon they were sent to the 200 block of CR 4874 for a welfare check. Deputy Craig Johnson said Deputies arrived on scene and found the residence to be secured. Deputies knocked and announced their presence but did not receive an answer. Deputies made entry into the residence and found two persons deceased. A third person was located injured but alive". At this time wise county has yet to say if they believe this was a murder-suicide but they do not believe there to be a threat to the public.