A man has been apprehended by North Richland Hills Police in connection with a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old boy on a highway in mid-May. Fernando Peralta-Berrios, aged 32, faces charges of intoxication manslaughter and collision involving personal injury or death stemming from the fatal crash that occurred on Thursday, May 16. According to authorities, officers responded to a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian in the eastbound lane of the 8600 block of Airport Freeway around 8:47 p.m. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered a male victim, later identified as 16-year-old Luis…
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Arlington police announced plans to release footage on Tuesday of an encounter between officers and an armed individual who allegedly fired at them following a welfare call. The Arlington Police Department stated on Monday their intention to unveil edited video footage captured from dashboard cameras and body-worn cameras during the May 20 shooting incident. Arlington Chief of Police Al Jones is scheduled to present the video and address inquiries at approximately noon. A live feed of the news conference will be available at the top of this page. Last month, police responded to a residence on Shady Valley Drive following…
A homicide inquiry is underway following a shooting incident inside a Wingstop restaurant in Irving, which resulted in one fatality and another victim being hospitalized on Monday evening. The Irving Police Department reported on social media that officers were probing a shooting incident that occurred in the 960 block of E. Irving Boulevard around 8 p.m. According to authorities, one individual sustained fatal injuries from the gunfire, while another person, anticipated to recover, was transported to a local hospital. Irving Police confirmed that the alleged shooter was apprehended without resistance near the site of the fatal shooting. The identities of…
The city of Dallas is gearing up for the third annual public safety ‘Summer of Safety’ campaign, aimed at keeping teenagers safe and engaged during the upcoming summer months. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, Police Chief Eddie Garcia, Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde, and other leaders unveiled the initiative on Monday at the Mattie Nash-Myrtle Davis Recreation Center. While violent crime has seen a decrease for the third consecutive year, the summer season typically witnesses a rise in criminal activity. The initiative offers incentives for teenagers aged 13 to 17, residing in Dallas, to participate in various activities such as visiting…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man’s bond was lowered from $140,000 on Monday after being charged with murder in the 2022 shooting death of a 9-year-old girl. A grand jury formally charged 33-year-old Tony D. Earls Jr. on April 24 in the shooting death of Arlene Alvarez, which occurred in the Gulfgate area on February 14, 2022. **RELATED: Man indicted for murder in shooting of 9-year-old going to dinner with family on Valentine’s Day** Court documents reveal that Earls Jr.’s bond was reduced to $90,000 for murder and aggravated assault counts at Monday’s hearing. The incident happened when Earls was…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Police are searching for a hit-and-run suspect after a car crashed into a crowd in Houston’s Museum District on Sunday, killing one man and seriously injuring two other pedestrians. The Houston Police Department reported that the deadly incident occurred on Fannin Street at about 9:10 p.m. Investigators said a four-door sedan collided with a silver BMW 650i at the intersection of Fannin and Blodgett Street. After the collision, the sedan drove onto the sidewalk, hitting three pedestrians. A 55-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, and two other victims were taken to the hospital in…
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A 31-year-old man in Harris County is out on bond after allegedly planning to meet a minor at a hotel last week. The Harris County Constable’s Office Precinct 1 announced Eduardo Ramirez Lepe’s arrest on Friday, May 31. Deputies reported that Lepe intended to meet a person he believed to be a female minor for sexual activity. However, the supposed minor was actually an undercover officer he had contacted through a social media app. When Lepe arrived at the meeting location, authorities found him with flowers and a loaded handgun. He was booked into the…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As Houston grapples with the fallout from the alleged theft of millions in taxpayer dollars over a 10-month period, another significant issue arises: the state of the broken water lines those funds were meant to repair. Eyewitness News inquired about the status of these repairs with the City of Houston Public Works Department but has yet to receive a response. “I’m working with my team to get the latest information,” a department spokesperson said. “I’ll be in touch once I have more.” So far, no further information has been provided to . On Friday, former Public…
PEARLAND, Texas (KTRK) — While multiple school districts in southeast Texas face budget deficits, Pearland ISD is projecting a $4.1 million surplus for the upcoming fiscal year. What strategies did they implement to stay in the green, and how will they use the extra funds? When Larry Berger became superintendent of Pearland ISD two years ago, he was aware of the financial challenges ahead. He credits the voters for helping the district remain financially stable. In November, voters approved an increase in the district’s maintenance and operations tax rate, which funds salaries, classroom supplies, and more. This required a Voter-Approval…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy’s 2024 season might end before it begins, according to ESPN’s report on Monday. ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Alden Gonzalez reported that Urquidy, who last pitched in Game 4 of the 2023 American League Championship Series, will seek a second opinion from Dallas sports medicine specialist Dr. Keith Meister for a right forearm strain. Sources suggest that the 29-year-old Mexican right-hander could be facing Tommy John surgery. The expectation, according to sources, is that Dr. Meister will recommend the surgery, which Urquidy previously underwent in 2017. Recovery from ulnar collateral ligament replacement…
