A look inside police pursuit decisions with a criminologist
Criminologist, Dr. Alex Del Carmen, says many factors go into an officer's split-second decision to pursue a suspect.
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Criminologist, Dr. Alex Del Carmen, says many factors go into an officer's split-second decision to pursue a suspect.
For the second time this week, a North Texas police department was involved in a high-profile chase that ended with a crash.
The suspected drunk driver hit another vehicle along with two pedestrians, sending three people to the hospital.
Police released dashcam video showing the moments leading up to the pursuit, the chase itself, and when it ended in a crash.
Andrew Guerra hit two pedestrians and another vehicle before officers could get him to stop.
Vehicle chases may get a little easier for police in White Settlement because of a new GPS tracker that latches onto a suspect's car.
It is a trend seen across the country.
Fort Worth police were in a brief chase overnight with four boys in a stolen vehicle.
Andra Craig, 57, had just left a birthday party when he drove into the intersection of Rosedale Street and Evans Avenue, right into the path of a police chase.
An innocent driver is dead after colliding with a police car that was chasing down a stolen vehicle Thursday evening, officials said.
A police officer is one of those injured.
It happened before 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Bardin Road and New York Avenue – just south of I-20.
Four people are in the hospital this morning after a short police chase in Lake Worth ended in a crash.
Three of the people involved in the chase are in critical condition and one other is stable. Police say some of those involved are wanted on outstanding warrants and that one of the people involved is a minor.
It happened just after 7:30 p.m. Friday at the 4000 block of Hampshire Boulevard in Fort Worth. Police say an elderly woman had been violently assaulted and her vehicle was stolen.
A man and a juvenile have been arrested in connection to a shooting after a brief foot chase with police.
A man was arrested after he allegedly led Garland police on a chase that ended with one dead and two injured.
During his pursuit of the vehicle, Tsai reportedly lost control of his squad car, causing it to strike a light pole.
A dangerous scene on a Dallas freeway Wednesday exposed the difficult decisions police have to make about whether to engage in a high speed pursuit.
A dangerous scene on a Dallas freeway Wednesday exposed the difficult decisions police have to make about whether to engage in a high speed pursuit.
Dallas police said they had been following a stolen vehicle and directed squad cars to the driver's location.
An attempted traffic stop in Fort Worth turned into a chase that ended in Arlington with two arrests.
Jessica Jean Jarvis, 23, and Eliseo Suarez, 23, were arrested in connection with a police chase and shooting on Aug. 30.
We all know you're not supposed to accept rides from strangers, but when you're a police officer running after a suspect and you're offered a chance to jump in someone's car, you take it.
Dallas police have released dash camera and body cam video of an officer-involved shooting from last weekend.
"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.
Travel experts are urging holiday travelers to plan ahead, arrive early, and, above all, stay patient.
In Texas, there are nearly 6,000 children who are currently eligible for adoption.
The donation ensures the ministry can continue its mission of providing hope to North Texans.
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died at the age of 111, Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols announced Monday.
"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.
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Travel experts are urging holiday travelers to plan ahead, arrive early, and, above all, stay patient.
The donation ensures the ministry can continue its mission of providing hope to North Texans.
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died at the age of 111, Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols announced Monday.
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 new Pew survey shows Trump's support among Latinos slipping as many say his immigration and economic policies have worsened their situation.
The rulings from U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie are a significant victory for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
The Pentagon indicated that it's investigating Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, a former U.S. Navy Captain, for a video that said service members should "refuse illegal orders."
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims that the aluminum ingredients in vaccines cause a variety of harmful reactions, from allergies to autism. Scientists say that's wrong and warn of risks if they're removed.
Amid a wave of departures from the Justice Department, some of its former officials are curating a public online display of the farewell messages of ousted employees.
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.
"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.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene an ally during the shutdown for joining Democrats in demanding that Congress address high health care costs.
The 22-year-old suffers from a rare condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, first diagnosed after a minor sports injury as a child.
In the wake of Marshawn Kneeland's death, Dr. Jaya Mathew said talking about suicide can help people who are struggling.
Children's Health specialists recommend adjusting bedtime routines and limiting electronics to ease the transition.
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?
It has been a bad 72 hours for Rangers fans. First Jonah Heim, then Adolis Garcia and now Marcus Semien.
Dak Prescott has become the franchise leader in yards passing for the Dallas Cowboys, moving past Tony Romo with a 9-yard completion to George Pickens on his first throw of the second half against Philadelphia.
The Dallas Wings won the WNBA draft lottery for the second consecutive season on Sunday night.
The NHL has issued an automatic one-game suspension to Mikko Rantanen after the Dallas Stars forward's second major penalty and ejection for boarding in a span of three games.
First introduced in 1964, the Sooner Schooner is pulled across the field before the game and after Oklahoma scores by matching white ponies named "Boomer" and "Sooner."
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.
