Dallas Police: 'Sweetheart Swindler' Took $16K From Man With Dementia
Dallas police say they're looking for a woman who tricked a man with dementia into applying for credit cards and gift cards - someone they're calling the 'Sweetheart Swindler.'
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Dallas police say they're looking for a woman who tricked a man with dementia into applying for credit cards and gift cards - someone they're calling the 'Sweetheart Swindler.'
A Dallas County grand jury "no billed" (did not indict) DPD officers in shooting death last year of a mentally ill man with screwdriver.
Two Dallas officers were terminated, in part, for their personal relationships following disciplinary hearings on Wednesday afternoon.
The Dallas Police Department plans to allow its officers to use stun guns more often and the decision has solid support from the Dallas Police Association.
Records show that about 160 officers in Dallas, one of the country's largest police departments, remain on the job despite being punished for a variety of offenses, some serious such as theft, excessive force and lying.
Dallas Police say they'll refer a dog-mauling death to grand jury to determine if criminal charges should be considered.
A federal judge has sentenced a former Dallas vice detective to 1½ years in prison for passing unauthorized tips about police raids and investigations into prostitution.
A North Dallas woman who said she was shot by her ex-boyfriend and paralyzed is now suing the City Of Dallas.
Police say since January 1st, thieves have stolen or attempted to steal ATM's in Dallas 29 times.
Dallas Police are rallying behind an officer in critical condition at Baylor Hospital.
Graffiti, a stolen bicycle, a burglarized garage… those types of crimes might make the news, but chances are if those crimes happen on your street you probably won't know about it.
Members of the Dallas PD rode public transit for the first "Darting With The Chief On The Beat."
Dallas police released new information about a missing woman and her one-year-old son Thursday afternoon. Officials believe they know where Heidi Martinez-Trejo and son Carlos Gomez are, but haven't located the pair.
A mother and her son disappear -- and now a note to family suggests they may be in imminent danger. Heidi Martinez-Trejo, 28, and her one-year-old son Carlos Gomez were last seen Saturday afternoon.
Reports that the Dallas Cowboys may acquire defensive end Greg Hardy are not sitting well with those who advocate against domestic violence.
Newly released body camera video shows Dallas police shooting and killing a man outside his home.
The Dallas Police Department is releasing video of suspects believed to have been involved in the murder of Ahmed Al-Jumaili.
Dallas Police are saying a man was shot dead while taking pictures of snow early Thursday morning.
Keeping citizens safe is the job of Josh Cooper, a police officer for the Dallas Police Department.
As more people move to the North Texas region, the need for law enforcement police officers, probation officers, correctional treatment specialists and juvenile supervision officers and counseling case workers will continue to grow.
The elusive 'Evening Burglar' has been arrested by Plano and Dallas Police Detectives.
There is new information on the death of an officer with the Dallas Police Department, shot and killed in a murder-suicide.
Dallas police say Lance Lemons was shot and killed by a tow truck driver, after allegedly getting into the truck and putting it in reverse.
Operation Blue Shield is a new Dallas PD campaign hoping to build a better bridge between police and neighborhoods.
A bomb threat at a Dallas school in Deep Ellum has caused the streets to be closed in that part of the city.
Johnston and Norby's clutch sixth-inning homers power Miami to fifth straight win, while Rangers drop sixth in a row and fall further from playoff contention.
Walter Brown Sr., 62, was struck and killed while exiting his vehicle after running out of gas. Police are searching for a red pickup truck with front-end damage.
North Texas conservatives rallied Saturday evening to remember the slain activist.
Other bills also enhance protections for children at schools, hospitals.
Emergency crews responded Saturday afternoon to a blast on North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Johnston and Norby's clutch sixth-inning homers power Miami to fifth straight win, while Rangers drop sixth in a row and fall further from playoff contention.
Walter Brown Sr., 62, was struck and killed while exiting his vehicle after running out of gas. Police are searching for a red pickup truck with front-end damage.
North Texas conservatives rallied Saturday evening to remember the slain activist.
Other bills also enhance protections for children at schools, hospitals.
Emergency crews responded Saturday afternoon to a blast on North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Out of 59 North Texas school districts the CBS News Texas I-Team surveyed, five adopted Bluebonnet Learning RLA for this school year.
Court records reviewed by the CBS News Texas I-Team show Cobos-Martinez, a Cuban national, had been arrested multiple times over the past eight years.
Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in North Texas, pushing firefighters to test new tactics against the dangerous blazes.
Following the enactment of a strict ban on abortions, research has shown more Texas families are losing newborns.
Five people were killed in a crash on I-20 near Terrell, Texas in June.
The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning multiple states they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
President Trump's "Gold Card" program will be rolled out in the coming weeks, allowing the world's wealthy to apply for fast-track visas — if they pay $1 million or more.
TX Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons, D-Houston, criticized TEA Commissioner's letter to school districts about teachers being investigated over comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination.
North Texas labor Law Attorney, Rogge Dunn, says government employees have free speech protections that employees at private companies don't have. After conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination, many reports surfaced about companies firing their employees after making what they believed were inappropriate comments. "A lot of people don't know it as an employee, you don't have any First Amendment speech rights," Dunn said.
Texas Sen. Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, says Texas teachers who cheered Charlie Kirk's assassination should be fired.
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
Chef Rambo Saucedo, from Cantina Laredo shares how food plays a role in the celebration and preservation of culture.
Check out the events happening across the DFW metroplex in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
"To be the first woman and to be the first Latina is so, so special," Regina Montoya said.
Tuesday morning, Jesus 'Jay' Chapa was sworn in as Fort Worth's city manager. He is the city's first Hispanic city manager.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
When it comes to children with disabilities, the focus is often on their needs, but a North Texas nonprofit is shifting attention to the moms who make sure those needs are met.
The Texas Poison Center Network said that so far this year, it has received 192 reports of exposures involving kratom or 7-OH.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
The Plano store will close in early 2027 after the company sold the property to the mall's developer.
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
As dozens of new laws take effect across Texas this month, the ban on THC-infused vape products is already having a visible impact on small businesses across North Texas.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
A truck had smashed through the front of Bruno's Place, destroying much of the inside.
Texas lost its fifth game in a row and is five games behind Houston for the American League's final wild card with eight games left.
The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner, 2014 NL MVP, and 11-time All-Star will announce his retirement later in the day on Thursday, the organization said.
Jose Altuve hit a two-run home run and Jeremy Peña homered and doubled to help the Houston Astros complete a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 5-2 win Wednesday night.
Lewis is famous for his quote that Texas Stadium had "a hole in the roof so God can watch His favorite team play."
Marc Lenahan says Rice has not paid one cent of the $1.1 million owed to his client, and that Kelce should help Rice with a loan.
Duvall, who starred in "The Shining" and worked consistently with director Robert Altman, died at 75 years old on July 11.
Sonny Curtis died Friday, his wife of more than a half-century, Louise Curtis, confirmed to The Associated Press.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
The series retells the life of Jesus — from his first days in ministry to his journey to the cross.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
