
Garland Optometrist Charged in Stolen Rental SUV Case
Irving police arrested Dr. Mark Aaron Ruiz, 56, after a traffic stop in a stolen 2026 Kia Sportage.
This page covers crime in Irving, from police activity and arrests to court proceedings and public safety. Reporting follows the local law enforcement agencies and the justice system that handle cases from the city.

Irving police arrested Dr. Mark Aaron Ruiz, 56, after a traffic stop in a stolen 2026 Kia Sportage.
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Officers seized over 1,900 grams of codeine solution and alprazolam from an apartment on Cowboys Parkway.

Amanda Eberhard, 27, was taken into custody in North Irving and later charged with assaulting a peace officer during restraint.
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A 49-year-old suspect faces an aggravated assault charge following a confrontation at a shopping center.

A 22-year-old man was taken into custody after entering a restricted area at the Irving Police Department.

Regular subjects here include arrests and investigations, criminal trials and sentencing, police department policy and use of force, and neighborhood safety concerns. Coverage reaches across the city and into the surrounding communities whenever a criminal case crosses municipal lines. Trial timelines and case developments often take months to unfold, so follow-up reporting tracks each case as it moves through the courts. Shifts in how police and prosecutors respond to particular offenses are among the developments that most often change what residents see on the street.