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Plano Police Bust National Theft Gang

Police made arrests this week in an attempt to thwart a nationwide burglary gang that has been targeting several North Texas cities.

2013/06/15

Dallas Police reported the rape of a woman at Glendale Park in Oak Cliff in March. The attack happened around 2 a.m. Police indicated the victim was abducted by two men near the Ledbetter and Sunnyvale Avenue area. She was then assaulted at the park. (credit: CBS 11 News)

Rape Cases Up In Dallas Compared To Last Year

Incidences of rape are up 12.4 percent in Dallas, according to the latest crime report, which city leaders looked over Monday.

2013/06/10

The seal of the FBI hangs at the bureau's headquaters. (credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Texas Woman Arrested For Sending Ricin-Laced Letters

FBI agents arrested actress Shannon Fichardson of New Boston, Texas, and accused her of sending the ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and New York city Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

2013/06/07

A man sitting on a balcony and smoking a cigarette uses his laptop computer. (credit: DAVID GANNON/AFP/Getty Images)

Police Warn: Technology Buyer/Seller Crimes On The Rise

Police are now working together to better educate the public on internet robbery schemes. At a joint news conference representatives from the Arlington, Fort Worth and Grand Prairie Police Departments had a warning for anyone putting items up for sale online.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/06/06

DPD Searching For Sex Assault Suspect

Dallas Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a man they believe is involved in two attempted sexual assaults in Northeast Dallas.

2013/06/04

Men Charged With Making Threats During Kaufman Murder Investigation

Nick Morale of Terrell admits he made a terroristic threat against a county Judge. Police say the threat was made via a crime-tip line on April 2nd, just days after the bodies of District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife Cynthia were found.

2013/05/29

Man Avoids Murder Charge Due To Legal Loophole

Six days after Sharone Sylvester Brown pleaded guilty to assaulting his girlfriend, authorities received word that she had died. They had him arrested and wanted to try him for murder.

2013/05/27

Two Brothers Killed At Club Copa

Police are looking for a suspect who shot one man dead and critically wounded another at a downtown Dallas nightclub early Sunday morning.

2013/05/27

Police Called After Fort Worth Party Goes Awry

Police shut down a party in Fort Worth on Sunday night. Numerous people were parked illegally and speeding, and neighbors complained about loud music coming from a home.

2013/05/26