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July 3, 2020

TOP NEWS

Texas Rangers, Wood County Sheriff's Office investigating homicide that occurred near Quitman KLTV-TV Authorities in Wood County have made an arrested in connection with a homicide and an attempted homicide that occurred near Quitman early Sunday morning, according to Sheriff Tom Castloo, who said the suspect is in custody after a six-hour search.The ongoing investigation into the incident is being led by the Texas Rangers. Law enforcement officers are still at the scene, Castloo said. READ MORE

SAT NEWS

Awards, accolades and honors around the state SAT Lubbock County: Lieutenant named Employee of the Month; officer deputized Sheriff Kelly Rowe recognized Lieutenant Anthony Castillo as Employee of the Month for June. Lieutenant Castillo was on his way home when he came upon an accident involving a Lubbock Police Department officer and a CITI bus, finding the officer trapped in his burning patrol vehicle. Lieutenant Castillo quickly intervened, grabbing his fire extinguisher and suppressed the fire. He was able to get the officers attention through the wreckage speaking calmly keeping the officer conscious as he was badly injured; Lieutenant Castillo exhibited quick thinking and sound decisions, going above and beyond. Additionally, Sheriff Rowe deputized Kathleen Opaitz and welcomed her to the Court Division. Pictured below, from left to right, are Sheriff Rowe, Deputy Opaitz and Lieutenant Castillo. Houston County: Sheriff's office welcomes new deputy Houston County Sheriff Justin Killough (left) welcomes Gene Osborn, the newest deputy to join the sheriff's office. Deputy Osborn has 10 years military experience with the United States Marine Corps and graduated from the Houston Community College Police Academy in April 2020.

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IN-STATE NEWS

Human remains found during search for missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen KTRK-TV Human remains have been found during the search for missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen, authorities say.The Army Criminal Investigation Division confirmed Tuesday human remains were found in an area near the Leon River, where a search for Guillen was conducted on June 22. READ MORE

Suspect identified in fatal stabbing of Comal man, police say KSAT-TV The Comal County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim in a fatal stabbing that happened on Sunday, and apprehended a suspect in the case.The victim was identified as 53-year-old Kyle Leonard Foster from Canyon Lake, Texas. The Sheriff's Office said a preliminary investigation revealed that Foster received a "fatal stab wound to the neck." READ MORE

Lengthy car chase ends with arrest in Frio County KSAT-TV Bexar County deputies pursued a man for roughly 30 miles after he sped off from them, according to the sheriff's office.On Thursday morning, a deputy spotted a car driving erratically and cutting off 18-wheeler trucks on I-35 South in Southwest Bexar County, officials said. READ MORE

Black transgender woman found dead; Dallas police seek public's help KXAS-TV Dallas police are investigating the death of a 22-year-old Black transgender woman found shot to death in a parking lot Tuesday.A passerby found Merci Mack, 22, unconscious at about 6:15 a.m. with apparent gunshot wounds in the parking lot of the Rosemont Apartments at 3015 East Ledbetter Drive, the Dallas Police Department said. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded and pronounced the victim dead at the scene. READ MORE

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Armed man in custody after shots fired triggers SWAT standoff in west El Paso KVIA-TV An armed man who barricaded himself into a home in a residential neighborhood on El Paso's west side Wednesday after shots were fired, was taken into custody a couple of hours later and was being treated for what police said were self-inflicted gunshot wounds. READ MORE

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Dallas Police Chief announces new policy to release videos of critical incidents within 72 hours The Dallas Morning News Dallas Police Chief U. Reneé Hall on Tuesday announced a policy to release videos of police shootings and use-of-force incidents within three days of someone suffering serious injuries or dying. But it was unclear how the changes would work in practice.Videos of police shootings and in-custody deaths are often a challenge to obtain through open records laws because the department will often consider them part of an "ongoing investigation" and withhold their release. It is unclear if the policy will apply to cases that become part of a criminal investigation. READ MORE

As COVID-19 spread in a Texas jail, an activist and a sheriff formed an unlikely alliance NBC News Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith initially brushed off activist Dalila Reynoso. But she cornered him at a Whataburger, and now they're working together. READ MORE

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NATIONAL NEWS

Remember your 'why' PoliceOne.com The last few weeks have placed law enforcement in the crosshairs of legal and political pundits. When most enter our noble profession and sit in front of their first oral board, they hear a familiar question: "Why do you want to become a police officer?" READ MORE

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Spate of shootings raises fears of a violent summer In Homeland Security A spate of shootings over the past several days has law enforcement on edge, with some warning that a turbulent brew of a pandemic, racial unrest, historic surges in gun sales and a rancorous election year could make it an especially deadly summer. Although mass shootings are down sharply this year, other non-suicidal gun deaths are on pace to exceed last year, according to incidents tracked by the Gun Violence Archive. READ MORE

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