Police officer suspended after video shows force on woman and daughter
Fort Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald suspended Officer William Martin for 10 days without pay after a December incident in which he wrestled Jacqueline Craig and her daughter to the ground and used a stun gun. Craig and her daughters faced charges. the district attorney will review potential criminal charges after a grand jury is convened.
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Texas teen in handcuffed car shooting dies at hospital
Zachary Khabir Anam, 19, died at University Medical Center Brackenridge after pulling a gun from a waistband and shooting himself in the head while in a patrol car. He had been detained at Barton Creek Square on shoplifting and drug suspicions and taken to police headquarters. The dashboard video captured the six minute standoff as officers demanded the weapon’s surrender. Anam had prior open cases for drug possession in Buda and an unserved warrant alleging organized criminal activity tied to burglaries and auto thefts. The officer involved has 11 years on the force.
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County Commissioners finalize jail contract
The Ector County Commissioners approved a three year renewal with Community Education Centers keeping the federal lockout at the jail. The contract could rise to about $750,000 if funds from the U.S. Marshals Service increase. The panel also authorized minor sewage repairs reimbursed by the county and a canine donation to the Sheriff's Office.
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Texas budget gaps loom as lawmakers weigh spending fixes
Progressive analyst Eva DeLuna Castro warns Texas faces a growing gap to fund services as Gov Abbott signals austerity. Critics warn a North Carolina style bathroom ban could trigger up to 8.5 billion dollars in costs and over 100000 jobs, threatening the economy.
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