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Arrest Warrant Issued for Man in April Murder

James Grebey — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:36:11 +0000

(DALLAS) -- Dallas police detectives issued an arrest warrant Monday for a suspect in the April 30 murder of a woman on Dowdy Ferry Road.

Police say that Patrick Adger, 38, killed Demetrious Matthews when he hit her with a motor vehicle on the night of April 30. An autopsy by the Dallas County Medical showed that the caused of death was blunt trauma injuries that were consistent with being run over.

Police say that Adger was found to be in possession of Matthews’ vehicle.

Dallas Fire-Rescue Battles 4-Alarm Apartment Fire

James Grebey — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:38:10 +0000

(DALLAS) -- Dallas Fire-Rescue crews spent Monday morning battling a 4-alarm fire that demolished an apartment complex, according to the department.

At 4:55 a.m., firefighters were first alerted to the blaze at the Hunter’s Court apartment complex, located at 8550 Spring Valley Road in Northeast Dallas. When they arrived at the scene, firefighters found flames climbing the west wall of the multi-story building. Upon reaching the attic, the blaze quickly spread to the rest of the building.

Over the next half an hour, three more alarms rang, and a total of 72 firefighters were called out to fight the flames before they were finally able to extinguish it.

There were only two injuries, both from smoke inhalation. A resident was sent to the local hospital and a firefighter was treated on the scene.

There were 20 units in the building, all of which were rendered uninhabitable by the fire. At least 39 residents are seeking housing assistance.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

$10,000 Reward Offered in May Killing

Anselm Gibbs — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:47:22 +0000

(DALLAS) -- A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and indictment of whoever is responsible in the killing of Ubence Ybarra in Dallas last month.

Police say on May 11, Ybarra, 37, was involved in an altercation on the 9400 block of El Centro Way, where he was pushed to the ground and struck his head. Ybarra then died from his injuries on May 20, with authorities ruling his death a murder by blunt force trauma.

The reward is being offered by Oak Farm Dairy.

Police are searching for a suspect described as a Hispanic man approximately 30 years old, about 5’10” in height, and weighing around 180 pounds.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact police at (214) 671-3693.

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Dallas Homicide Detectives Seeking Public’s Assistance in Weekend Death

James Grebey — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:34:58 +0000

(DALLAS) -- Homicide detectives with the Dallas Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the people involved in a homicide that occurred Saturday, June 8.

Detectives are trying to find the individuals involved in the death of Sam Morris, 61. Morris was assaulted by a group of juveniles at approximately 9:55 Saturday night on Sunnyvale Street. He was knocked into the street by his assailants, and was then run over by a white vehicle. The driver of the vehicle did not stop to render aid.

Morris was taken to Baylor Hospital and pronounced dead.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident, specifically information that could lead to the identification of the driver, to contact Homicide Detective Barnes at (214)-283-4818.

Garland Motorcyclist Dies in Crash Fleeing Police

James Grebey — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:45:15 +0000

(GARLAND, Texas) -- A motorcyclist died in a crash while fleeing a traffic stop early Wednesday morning, according to the Dallas Morning News.

The 27-year-old biker, whose name has not been released, was riding down Miller Road at about 12:30 a.m. A Garland police officer attempted to pull him over near Jupiter Road, but the biker fled the scene at high speed for unknown reasons.

The biker crashed into a southbound Cadillac at the Plano Road intersection. The impact sent the car spinning and destroyed the motorcycle. The biker was thrown from the motorcycle.

The officer and a witness pulled him away from the burning wreck, and he was taken to Baylor University Medical Center where he died. The driver of the Cadillac had only minor injuries.

Dallas Police Officer's Car Burglarized

Louis Milman — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:16:30 +0000

(DALLAS) -- Authorities are investigating after a Dallas police officer's car was broken into Monday night.

The officer's car was parked at his apartment when someone broke a door handle and forced entry, says the Dallas Morning News. Among the items stolen were the offier's wallet, approximately $475, his driver's license, his Dallas Police Department ID card and his warrant of appointment. The last document allows him, as a police officer, to carry a gun.

It is unclear whether the suspect was attempting to impersonate a police officer. According to the Morning News, the documents stolen from the officer's car would not be enough to successfully impersonate an officer, the suspect would still need a badge and a uniform.

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Students Petition for Stronger Smoking Ban

Louis Milman — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:09:48 +0000

(DALLAS) -- Students at Richland High School are petitioning the city council to enact tougher smoking legislation.

According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the current ordinance bans smoking in schools, city-owned buildings and parks, theaters and movie theaters, but the students want it to be even more stringent.

The petition asks the council to ban smoking in restaurants and within 100 feet of where non-smokers are likely to gather.

The petition was presented to the council last month with 76 signatures, says the Star-Telegram. The students also pointed to Southlake as an example, which has a strict ban on smoking in bars and restaurants that allows for $500 fines per day for individual violators.

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Man Convicted of Animal Cruelty in Death of Kitten

Louis Milman — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:28:15 +0000

(DALLAS) -- A Dallas man who had been charged with killing his girlfriend's cat was found guilty of felony animal cruelty on Friday.

According to the Dallas Morning News, Edwon Julian was convicted of killing his girlfriend's cat, but was found not guilty of assaulting his girlfriend, Rosa Dismuke.

Due to a previous assault conviction, Julian faces a sentence of between two and 20 years in prison, says the Morning News. He is expected to be sentenced in the next month.

Julian had been accused of charging at Dismuke before her daughters intervened. Julian then attempted to use a stun gun on the daughters, but had it wrestled away from him.

According to the Morning News, Julian grabbed Dismuke's pet kitten and swung it by its tail before letting it go. The kitten flew off of the second floor landing and down to the pavement. It was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Child Accidentally Shoots Self with Grandfather's Gun

Louis Milman — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:12:13 +0000

(DALLAS) -- Early Wednesday morning, Dallas Police officers responded to a shooting incident in which a 4-year-old apparently shot himself in the shoulder.

The child reportedly wandered into his grandfather's bedroom and found a gun beneath a pillow. The child appears to have then accidentally shot himself in the shoulder.

According to the Dallas Police Department, the child was taken to Children's Hospital and is being treated for the gunshot wound.

The child's injuries do not appear to be life-threatening. According to police, the boy's mother was in a different bedroom with her infant child and his grandfather was in a separate area of the house. Child abuse investigators are looking into the incident, however no charges have been filed.

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Dallas Police Officer Placed on Administrative Leave

James Grebey — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:50:32 +0000

(DALLAS) -- An officer with the Dallas Police Department was placed on administrative leave due to his involvement in a fatal collision in April, the department announced Tuesday.

On April 21, Officer Bryan Burgess was with another officer investigating suspicious activity. Their suspect, Fred Bradford attempted to flee down Martin Luther King Boulevard on a bicycle. The other officer tried to chase him down on foot while Burgess pursued in the police vehicle.

On Julius Schepps Freeway the police vehicle collided with Bradford’s bike, sending Bradford to the hospital. Bradford later died on May 13 at Baylor hospital.

In light of this, the Dallas Police Special Investigations Unit is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident. Burgess has been placed on administrative leave in the meantime.