In acts of desperation, some people choose to enter the United States through illegal means. One such way is to hire a smuggler to assist in entering the country, but this course of action may not always go as planned. In Texas, it is not uncommon for smugglers to...
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Supposed drunk driving accident kills third victim
Attendees at the popular South by Southwest festival were likely shocked when a driver plowed into a crowd at the recently held festival. The supposed drunk driver initially hit and injured several people, and killed two of the festival goers. Now, a third person is...
Former Texas sheriff deputy charged with sexual assault
A former Texas county sheriff deputy is under fire for allegedly sexually assaulting multiple female inmates. Although he is still serving on his local city council, he has been indicted on five separate counts relating to the supposed sexual assault. As a result of...
Texas man appeals transfer of felony charge to adult court
A man has recently had new charges pressed against him more than a decade after a previous alleged attack on a young boy. Although he was never convicted of attacking the boy, one Texas man is now charged with murder after the now-deceased victim gave a new statement...
Single vehicle car accident results in drug charges for Texas man
When a car recently plowed into a tree, witnesses might have been surprised to see the driver apparently start walking away. A single vehicle accident ultimately led to some hefty charges for one Texas man. But it wasn't just the crash that landed the driver in hot...
Health care fraud a serious problem in central Texas
According to authorities, health care fraud is the most expensive crime in the nation, with losses of up to $80 billion annually for federal health insurance. Central Texas in particular spends quite a bit more than the average on home health care than the national...
CFO of Texas hospitals indicted for health care fraud
A chain of failed Texas hospitals is at the center of a health care fraud case. Accusations of identity theft in connection with the misuse of stimulus funds has two former top administrators facing serious charges. Additionally, at least one of the two has been...
Texas teen is facing felony charge over stolen snack food
A teen who is unable to make most adult decisions is now being treated as one in a criminal case. In Texas, the legal age to be tried for a crime as an adult is only 17-years-old. Because of this law, a lack of judgment and Gatorade ultimately culminated in a felony...
Step-brother of Leonardo DiCaprio faces drug charges in Texas
The step-brother of a Hollywood movie star was recently arrested on drug charges in Texas. Leonardo DiCaprio's step-sibling and girlfriend were taken into custody as a result of two Class A misdemeanors relating to drug possession and other allegations. In addition to...
On-duty police officer accused of sex crimes in Texas
A man who was employed by the Dallas Police Department for a period of five years was recently arrested. The Texas arrest came shortly after the officer's resignation over sex crimes allegations. The arrest affidavit states that the officer detained and raped a woman...

