Waco Honors Trooper Daniel Shown With Granite Memorial
A permanent memorial now stands outside the Waco DPS office for the trooper who died 30 years after being shot in the line of duty.
Waco Crime News
In Waco, crime news means law enforcement operations, public safety reports and the justice system. Coverage here tracks criminal investigations and the proceedings that follow.
Accidents
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Fire Contained at Waco Condominiums
A kitchen fire at Elmwood Condominiums on South 10th Street was contained by the Waco Fire Department with no injuries reported.
Law Enforcement
Waco Police Arrest Man for Firing BB Gun at Children
A 34-year-old suspect faces child endangerment charges following an incident on Cole Street.
Property Crime
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Do you believe home surveillance cameras effectively deter criminals from targeting homes in your community?
Waco Police Arrest Suspect in Baylor Area Burglaries
Authorities apprehended 36-year-old Christopher Dunigan following attempted burglaries targeting Baylor students.
Violence
Waco Police Investigate Shooting on Bosque Boulevard
Authorities are investigating an altercation where a suspect fired a gun and struck a victim with a pistol.
Sex Crimes
Belton Man Sentenced to 78 Months for Child Pornography
A federal judge in Waco has sentenced 40-year-old Pietro Victor Giustino to prison for child pornography possession.
More in Crime
This section follows criminal investigations, police department updates, court cases and changes to public safety policy. Reporting spans the city and the communities around it. High-profile trials and public safety trends provide the focus for most individual stories. Changes in department staffing and policy often drive the long-term shifts in how public safety is managed.