"We've got a duty to make sure we protect our citizens and not create a problem," Chief Borrego said. "So we're taking some precautions to ensure that doesn't happen again."
Wichita Falls PD looking to make changes after multiple stolen patrol cars
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Sheriff warrant round up continues -
Bryan County Sheriff Johnny Christian provided an update to the warrant roundup for violent offenders that has been taking place this week in the county. Wanted fugitives have been arrested as well as local raids taken place that had dangerous weapons and drugs being taken off the street.
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Middle-aged clerk turns to robbing trains
Eugene Franklin Bunch did not fit the stereotype of the late nineteenth century outlaw.
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Suspect shot by WFPD last week has been booked into the Wichita Co. Jail
Wichita Falls Police have confirmed the man accused of stealing a WFPD vehicle and crashing it off TX-79 has been booked into the Wichita County Jail. Around 11:15 a.m. Cody Workman, 28, was discharged from United Regional Health Care System and taken to the jail without incident.
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Nocona man arrested for alleged assault of 15-year-old girl
On July 25, 2016, the victim's mother told WFPD her daughter was sexually assaulted by Matthew Scott Graves, 22. A friend of the victim's told officers he told her that two days earlier Graves forced himself onto the victim and sexually assaulted her at a home in Wichita Falls. The victim was taken for a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner or SANE exam and then to Patsy's House for a forensic interview.
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Wichita Falls man sentenced to 13 years for charges involving promoting prostitution
A Wichita Falls man was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for Promoting Prostitution, Cyberstalking and firearms offenses. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Sam A. Lindsay handed down Joshua William Jackson's, 29, 156-month punishment.
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15 Rattlesnakes found in Wichita Falls Neighborhood
Theresa Browning used the Nextdoor App to alert the area and keep track of the rattlesnake count. She said it's important that people know there are rattlesnakes in the area so they can be extra cautious and take time to look before they step.
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Wichita Falls man arrested following traffic stop in Jack County
A Wichita Falls man was arrested on Jack County following a traffic stop along U.S. 281. On Tuesday, Texas DPS troopers stopped a Chevrolet Tahoe on northbound U.S. 281 near Jacksboro for a traffic violation.
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Law enforcement preparing for HHH
We are less than ten days away from the Hotter'N Hell Hundred and riders are not the only one preparing for race day. Law enforcement is preparing to make race day a safe day for everyone.
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CASA needs volunteers, especially in Montague County
Court Appointed Special Advocates, also known as CASA, is always looking for volunteers to help hundreds of kids that need a voice while they deal with foster care and other challenges. Montague County has about 100 children in care each year, but only about ten volunteers.
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Emergency overdose medication not being used by local law enforcement despite rise
In 2017, 67 people have died in Wichita County from opioid overdoses. So what's being done to reduce the number? A drug called Narcan is used to reverse the effects of an overdose.
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Wichita Falls soldier among missing following Army helicopter crash in Hawaii
A Wichita Falls family has been told their son is among the U.S. Army soldiers missing following a helicopter crash in Hawaii. Stephen Cantrell is a 2003 graduate of Hirschi High School.
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New details released in officer involved shooting in Wichita County
New details are emerging following an officer involved shooting in Wichita County on August 9. According to arrest affidavits, Cody Workman, 28, was court committed by the Young County Sheriff's Office to the North Texas State Hospital in Wichita Falls. The documents state Workman was 'extremely violent' and had 'assaulted' officers in the past.
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How to stay safe from increase in bee swarms
On Wednesday, three construction workers were attacked in western Wichita County by Africanized bees after accidentally hitting a hive. All three had to be rushed to the hospital for treatment.
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Texoma's Most Wanted
Wichita Falls Police need your helping finding the fugitives on this week's Texoma's Most Wanted list. If you have any information on the whereabouts of the suspects you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 322-9888.
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Race heats up for City of WF seats
The race for councilor-at-large for the City of Wichita Falls is heating up. Penny Miller announced earlier this month that she was running for the positions.
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Bike shop to host maintenance seminar tonight
The Hotter'N Hell Hundred kicks off this weekend in Wichita Falls. One local business is hosting an event to help prepare riders if the need to change a tire during the race.
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Rapper Mystikal, accused of rape, surrenders to authorities
Rapper Mystikal, accused of rape, surrenders to authorities - KSWO, Lawton, OK- Wichita Falls, TX: News, Weather, Sports. ABC, 24/7, Telemundo - Michael Lawrence Tyler, a 46-year-old New Orleans-based rapper who goes by the name Mystikal, was booked Aug. 21 into Caddo Correctional Center on a charge of first-degree rape.
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WFFD promotional changes not impacting recruitment or retention
Many Wichita Falls leaders were concerned a change to firefighter promotional eligibility would hurt recruitment and retention. But early indications show that is not the case.
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Square dance club hosts hoedown for eclipse
While many Texomans were watching the eclipse outdoors with their special glasses or homemade devices others put on their dancing shoes. The Swinging Stars Square Dance Club members did what they love to celebrate this historic day.
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