David Fugitt
@Homicide_One
Suspect charged in recent ICE detention attack arrested in Austin during 2020 protest kxan.com/investigations…
United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer and Petty Officer Scott Ruskin, directly saved an astonishing 165 victims in the devastating flooding in central Texas. This was the first rescue mission of his career and he was the only triage coordinator at the scene. Scott Ruskin is…
We got him. Thank you to the hard working men and women of the @Austin_Police
Criminal mischief at night and attempting to burglarize a gun store is not healthy for you. @Austin_Police #ATXCouncil
Richard Kenneth Speed III was identified and captured following an Aggravated Robbery crime spree that lead to the Capital Murder of Jose Francisco Galeano Antunez. Without LPR this case very well may have gone unsolved.
AUSTIN, TX — After a flood of activist outrage, the city manager has yanked from this week’s agenda the police license-plate camera program. The program is set to end on June 30. In just one year, Austin’s license plate cameras: • Led to nearly 230 arrests • Recovered 250…
Officer Drew Bolin was a fellow classmate in the 85th Austin Police Academy. Gone too soon but we shall never forget his sacrifice.
Today we honor Austin Police Officer Drew Bolin, who was killed in the line of duty on June 2, 1995. While walking towards his cruiser on I-35, Officer Bolin was tragically struck by a drunk driver who drove through a line of flares and around his patrol vehicle. Officer Bolin…
Austin City Officials were so concerned at the time. I was assigned to a squad of Officers tasked with protecting the private homes of Austin City Council members and the Mayor from rioters. We rode in unmarked cars so that attention was not brought to the fact that City leaders…
Officer Chance Bretches was one of many Austin, TX law enforcement officers charged by Austin’s Soros-funded DA over less-lethal force used by police while they were protecting the city from destructive riots in the summer of 2020.
Sometimes giving an offender a second chance is like giving them an extra bullet for their gun because they missed the first time.
Garza urges prosecutors to find exculpatory "circumstances" that can give prosecutors an excuse to give offenders a second chance.
🚨AUSTIN TEXAS🚨 ‼️VIOLENT SEX OFFENDER HAS ESCAPED A PSYCHIATRIC FACILITY IN AUSTIN ‼️ McArthur Deashy Mathis has been in custody since January 2 after being arrested on multiple charges including unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, aggravated assault with a deadly…
AUSTIN, TX — The correlation is undeniable: fewer people in jail means more dead bodies on the street. As Travis County jail bookings plummeted 35% from 2010-2024, homicides skyrocketed 123%. In 2011 we had 59k bookings and 31 murders. By 2021: just 22k bookings but 85 murders.
AUSTIN, Texas. Also on the rise, the number of offenders out on bond who were arrested for violent crimes while wearing court ordered ankle monitors. Including, but not limited to, murder and aggravated robbery.
“Travis County’s jail population is on the rise…. The annual number of bookings into the jail have steadily increased over the past few years, with the highest number reaching 28,828 in 2023, a significant jump from 22,068 bookings in 2021.” — Texas Tribune (2024) In reality,…
AUSTIN, Texas. Victim-Offender ratio continues to skyrocket.
This video 👇 was posted to r/Austin three days ago from a woman who was randomly attacked and shoved on a CapMetro bus The female victim requested the CapMetro security footage after she was attacked on April 30 She was given a "Report Number" and got an automated response…
AUSTIN, Texas. An office that was once above reproach has since been turned into a house of cards. What is the rate of attrition since Jan 1, 2021? Not mere coincidence.
NEW: This is our piece airing on @KVUE at 6 p.m. revealing cases in which Travis County prosecutors made no charging decision within 90 days. Our story features a woman randomly attacked and whose alleged assailant was released because of missed deadlines: youtu.be/k_31me5oXhs?si…
AUSTIN, Texas. Phenomenal achievement which cannot be overstated. The likes of which most Law Enforcement agencies will never experience. I am forever grateful for their commitment. The countless hours, blood, sweat and tears to see that justice is done.
I am incredibly proud of our Homicide Unit for achieving a 100% clearance rate on all 2023 homicides. Your relentless work brings justice and peace to families in tough times. Thank you for your dedication, for following every lead and never giving up. Keep up the great work!
A repeat offender with outstanding warrants attempted to murder an APD officer in front of a woman and a child. Support your police! They are literally out there risking their lives every day. Well done, APD. Very thankful for the outcome. @CLEAT
Police to provide update following shooting involving APD officer in northeast Austin kvue.com/article/news/l…
AUSTIN, Texas. Prosecutors ensuring that history repeats itself. Ex. Nathan Nevah Ramirez had three separate gun charges in 72-days with the last ending in murder. foxnews.com/us/texas-murde…
AUSTIN MAN keeps getting caught with guns—and prosecutors keep letting him walk. How will it end? Kamron Overton is just 18—but already has 3 gun cases. Nov 2023 (age 17): Caught w/ handgun + fled police → released. Jan 2024: Arrested for stealing a gun + tampering w/…
Austin PD Homicide Sgt. Nathan Sexton behind the scene interview. Their solve rate is amongst the highest in the Nation. Exceptional work and dedication!
Austin Crime Report Special Edition: Inside the APD Homicide Unit
AUSTIN, Texas.
APD officers are investigating a homicide in the 5700 Block of Hammermill Run. Media briefing time and location tbd. -PIO9
In Austin, Texas you can literally get away with Capital Murder.
UPDATE on Jon Willard, Austin man charged with TWO MURDERS: DA just REJECTED the 2nd capital murder case. Timeline: - 2022: Charged in gas station execution - Nov 2024: DA reduces 1st murder to aggravated robbery - Nov 25, 2024: While on ankle monitor, allegedly shoots…
AUSTIN, Texas. Nationally homicides are trending downward. Austin, Texas is the exception. Direct result of soft on crime policies. Many of these could have been prevented.
Austin's 20th homicide of the year. As of April 25, this calendar year ranks 2nd in homicides year-to-date since 2017. 2025 is now outpacing last year, and is on track to be another one of the deadliest years in Austin's history.