Jury Now Deliberating In Derick Wiley Trial After Closing Statements
After closing statements on Wednesday morning, the case of a fired Mesquite police officer accused of shooting an unarmed man is now in the hands of the jury.
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After closing statements on Wednesday morning, the case of a fired Mesquite police officer accused of shooting an unarmed man is now in the hands of the jury.
Derick Wiley said he shot Lyndo Jones because he feared for his life.
For the second time in less than a month, a fired Dallas area police officer is a criminal defendant in court, accused of shooting an unarmed citizen.
Derick Wiley, who was fired from the Mesquite Police Department, is charged with aggravated assault in the November 8 shooting. Lyndo Jones sustained injuries that required repeated hospital stays.
Rebecca Anderson, 60, was arrested after police found evidence of child endangerment at her registered daycare in the 4300 block of Tamarix Court.
A truck carrying more than 100 head of cattle has overturned at a major freeway interchange in Mesquite.
Police in Mesquite need your help identifying a man who backed over a pedestrian at a gas station then drove off without trying to help.
Police said on Monday, July 9, around midnight, the man went inside and started vandalizing the office area, hallways, and cafeteria kitchen, along with breaking into a vending machine.
A man "aggressively" assaulted a Mesquite officer and took his gun before he was fatally shot by police in Dallas County Monday evening.
Police said the chase started in Mesquite and came to a crashing end in Dallas at I-635 near Garland Road.
Officer Winston Bowen said it all began when he was called to respond to a noise complaint at the Hillcrest Apartments.
Even without a gun, that intent was enough for police to charge the student for threatening to exhibit a firearm under a law that applies only to school property or a school bus.
Larry Winn, the father of former Open Door Baptist Church church volunteer in Mesquite, Steven Winn, has been arrested for sexual assault of a child, just like his son.
An Amber Alert has been issued across North Texas as police in Mesquite search for a little girl and her grandmother.
A federal civil lawsuit was filed on Thursday against the City of Mesquite and indicted former police officer Derick Wiley in the shooting of unarmed motorist Lyndo Jones.
Mesquite police are seeking help in finding two suspects for an aggravated robbery spree at various fast food restaurants across the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
Police said the alleged crimes happened between 1991 and 1998 against three victims. The victims have usually been girls between 2-8 years of age.
The child is identified as Dominic Payne, 2 years 11-months-old. Dominic was taken by Porscha Dodson, 27.
Mesquite police are seeking the public's help in finding a suspect vehicle in a deadly hit-and-run accident on Saturday.
Today, Mesquite police Chief Charles Cato gave some details into the investigation of how a truck owner ended up with at least two bullets inside him and the process that lead to an officer being fired and ultimately indicted.
Mesquite Police Chief Charles Cato fired Officer Derick Wiley on November 29. Wiley is charged with aggravated assault by a public servant.
The Texas man recovering after being shot by a Mesquite police officer as he sat in his pickup, trying to get the alarm to stop sounding, is back in the hospital.
A 16-year-old is recovering after police say he was shot at a house party in Mesquite.
Mesquite Police said Tuesday a man suspected of breaking into a pickup truck who was shot by an officer after a confrontation with the officer last Wednesday, is actually the owner of the pickup.
Police said the charge is related to the case against James Langle who was charged with sexual assault of a child.
On Thanksgiving Day, that support went to the Fort Worth HOPE Center in Kennedale, helping them continue to feed and support families in the community.
What was once reliable Dallas Cowboys territory has changed the last eight years or so.
A beautiful Thanksgiving Day is ahead across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Dallas defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok broke a tie with 5:44 left with his first goal of the season to help the Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Migrant workers are in the U.S. legally under the H-2A visa, a federal program that allows foreign nationals to do temporary or seasonal agricultural work.
On Thanksgiving Day, that support went to the Fort Worth HOPE Center in Kennedale, helping them continue to feed and support families in the community.
What was once reliable Dallas Cowboys territory has changed the last eight years or so.
Enter now for your chance to win a 'Christmas at Gaylord Texan' vacation package!
A beautiful Thanksgiving Day is ahead across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Dallas defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok broke a tie with 5:44 left with his first goal of the season to help the Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
A Collin County jury has convicted a Frisco-area Uber driver of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that wounded two National Guard troops in D.C., officials say.
Legal and political historian Dr. Bill Chriss and Jack Fink discuss the Texas redistricting case before the U.S. Supreme Court. He explains what's happening currently and what the next steps could be. "This indicates that there is several members of the court who are at least interested in this, and at least think there's a good possibility that they might revise or reverse the ruling in some way," Chriss told Jack about the ruling.
President Trump attacked a New York Times reporter as "third rate" and "ugly, both inside and out."
The number of immigration detainees without criminal records held in detention after getting arrested by ICE has increased by over 2,000% since the start of the second Trump administration.
The Trump administration has directed a review of refugees admitted under former President Joe Biden, part of an effort to identify potential reasons that would disqualify them from being able to stay.
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.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
The holidays aren't always joyful for kids. Why anxiety and depression spike this time of year — and what parents can do.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
"There is nothing worse than the flu spreading through a family gathering," said Dr. Laura Romano, a pediatric hospitalist with Cook Children's Medical Center.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
What was once reliable Dallas Cowboys territory has changed the last eight years or so.
Dallas defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok broke a tie with 5:44 left with his first goal of the season to help the Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys are two football teams that are synonymous with Thanksgiving.
Redshirt freshman quarterback Drew Mestemaker is the FBS passing leader for North Texas after never starting a varsity game in high school.
After a lackluster year for tourism, the U.S. is likely to see a jump in international visitors for the 2026 World Cup, economists say.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.
Rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel of the Fugees has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to the 2012 Obama campaign.
Many fans of Taylor Swift showed parasocial relationships with the pop star after her engagement to Travis Kelce.
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.
