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Smartphones Help Ticket Drivers

Fri, Jun 14 2013, 09:18 PM CDT

Hays County is making it easier to ticket drivers illegally parked in handicapped spaces. A new Parking Mobility program lets volunteers enforce the law with their smartphones.

"I had major back surgery," said Hays County Judge Bert Cobb. "I was unable to walk for about a month. ...

Austin Neighborhood Uses Street Art To Slow Drivers

Fri, Jun 14 2013, 09:17 PM CDT

In the Blackland neighborhood in East Austin residents are decorating the roads hoping drivers will slow down to take a look.

The cheerful design on the mural is a first for Austin. Other cities like Seattle and Portland have used the technique for years. ...

APD Conducts Follow Up Smoke Shop Inspection

Wed, Jun 12 2013, 10:02 PM CDT

The Austin Police Department continues to fight back against smoke shops selling synthetic marijuana in Southeast Austin.

KEYE TV went out with Sgt. James Dixon and undercover officers to see if business caught in the past were complying.

Our first stop was The Smoke Shack on Airport Boulevard. ...

Manhole Covers Being Stolen For Cash

Wed, Jun 12 2013, 10:02 PM CDT

Be careful where you walk. Crooks are stealing sewer covers, copping them for cash.

So far this year the Austin Police Department has investigated 130 metal thefts -- many of them manhole covers.

"The suspect was dressed in construction clothing. ...

Are CHL Holders More Or Less Likely To Commit A Crime?

Tue, Jun 11 2013, 06:36 PM CDT

The right of the people to keep and bear arms is clearly laid out line the U.S. Constitution, but in Texas it wasn't until the 1990s that the state gave the okay for concealed handgun licenses.

"Right now I have two firearms on me," said Central Texas Gun Works owner Michael Cargill. ...

Southeast Austin Fighting Back Against Smoke Shops

Mon, Jun 10 2013, 09:27 PM CDT

In the last six months four smoke shops have opened within a mile of each other in Southeast Austin.

Police say just having them around can attract criminal activity and they're working with neighbors to fight back.

"You have to be at least 18 to enter there. ...

New Austin Homeless Center Not Getting a Warm Welcome

Fri, Jun 07 2013, 06:52 PM CDT

People who live in the Woodland Hills community in East Austin pride themselves on their quiet neighborhood with white picket fences and neatly manicured lawns. But there's a new neighbor moving in and people here are definitely not rolling out the red carpet. ...

WilCo Senior Citizens Fight Back With Law Enforcement

Tue, Jun 04 2013, 10:01 PM CDT

Williamson County law enforcement is trying to help seniors fight back against a growing trend. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office teamed up with the Leander and Cedar Park Police Departments to start a new effort known as S.A.L.T. or Seniors and Law Enforcement Together. ...

Are Austin Police Numbers Keeping Up With Population?

Mon, Jun 03 2013, 10:10 PM CDT

A month long drug dealing sting over the past couple of weeks led to 70 arrest warrants, but there is some disturbing information behind those numbers.

Twenty-three of the 50 suspects are in jail -- which means more than half of these bad guys are still on the street. ...

Arrests Made In Austin

Mon, Jun 03 2013, 06:10 PM CDT

Police say they've arrested almost half the suspects they've been searching for over the past couple of weeks during an operation to bust up "open air" drug markets in the Downtown Austin area.

The Austin Police Department calls the narcotics sting Operation Safe Assistance. ...

Fighting Back Against Summer Scams

Thu, May 30 2013, 10:01 PM CDT

Police are fighting back against summer crime by warning the public. During the summer months officers tell us they see more people fall victim to scams.

Door to door sales scams are just one crime, according to the Round Rock Police Department.

We caught up with Hannah Cannon who sees it happen on a daily basis. ...

Police: Round Rock Woman High On Meth With Grandkids In Car

Wed, May 29 2013, 02:04 PM CDT

We're told DWI arrests over Memorial Day weekend are not unusual. However, when a grandma and drugs are involved, it raises a few eyebrows.

It started just outside Stony Point High School where police stopped a car for making a wide right turn. Inside was Janice Marie Mitchell. ...

Round Rock Police Need Help Finding Car Burglary Suspects

Fri, May 24 2013, 05:47 PM CDT

Police say a recent burglary outside a day care in Round Rock is one of the worst cases they've seen. Now, they're asking for your help finding the suspects.

Police say leaving your purse and other valuables in your car is an invitation for criminals, no matter where you are. ...

Fighting Back: Lone Star Fugitive Task Force

Tue, May 21 2013, 03:59 PM CDT

The LSFTF took Sixto Angel Arredondo, JR in custody outside a construction site.

Sixto is charged with Felony Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Under 14.

He is wanted by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. He was charged in late April of this year after an outcry in late 2012. ...

East Austin Motels Blacklist Criminals

Wed, May 15 2013, 09:54 PM CDT

Austin motels lining I-35 are no longer leaving their light on for criminals.

For years, motels near the Rundberg area have swarmed with drug dealers, gangs and prostitutes. As part of the $1 million dollar grant for the "Restore Rundberg" Initiative, the Austin Police Department is fighting back against crime one motel at a time. ...

Facebook Helps Solve Round Rock Robbery Case

Wed, May 15 2013, 09:35 PM CDT

He wanted to buy marijuana, but ended up getting robbed. Now the man accused in the robbery is in jail, thanks to some investigative work by the victim using social media.

It started as a drug deal. The buyer was supposed to meet a man in a Round Rock parking lot to buy marijuana. ...

Caretaker Accused Of Stealing From Elderly Woman

Mon, May 13 2013, 06:47 PM CDT

Anita Sybesma has come face to face with a living nightmare. She never dreamed people she trusted the most would steal money from her 94-year-old mother.

"It's just sort of unimaginable," Sybesma said. "I think it's horrific that those kind of people prey on one of the most tender, vulnerable groups of people that we have. ...

The Crime You'll likely Become A Victim Of

Fri, May 10 2013, 10:03 PM CDT

You may carry a gun to protect yourself against criminals. But that won't do anything to help you against the crime you're most likely to fall victim to.

High profile crimes like murders, robberies, and assaults are down in Round Rock and the city of Austin. ...

AISD Combats Gang Violence With Prevention Program

Tue, May 07 2013, 05:51 PM CDT

School is not out for summer yet, but sixth grade students at Gorzychi Middle School are having a special graduation ceremony.

Their diploma is for Austin Independent School District's GREAT program, which stands for Gang Resistance Education and Training. ...

Detectives Question Serial Rape Suspect Overnight

Wed, May 01 2013, 06:52 PM CDT

This morning, it's video you'll only see on KEYE TV: police arresting an accused serial rapist who's left women in Northeast Austin on edge. Edgar Casas is suspected of committing a string of sexual assaults dating back to last August, which now also includes the rape of a 13-year-old girl. ...