Crime and the City Solution

How safe do you feel exiting the Sixth Street/Red River Austin music crucible at 2am?

"...treading some unsafe ground." – "Six Bells Chime," by Crime & the City Solution, from the soundtrack to Wim..."

June 26, 2009 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Calls for Federal Hate Crime Investigation Follow Stabbing of Palestinian American in Austin

After Sunday’s statewide protest, a young man was attacked

"...The second statewide protest organized by the Austin for Palestine Coalition drew an estimated..."

Feb. 6, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

APD’s Sex Crimes Unit Is Undergoing a Major Overhaul. Here’s What Year One Brought.

The project is led by a plaintiff in suit against APD

"...a long way to go in overhauling its Sex Crimes Unit. Only three years ago, APD was in the..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Maya Wright

Taking 'H' Off the Street

APD on a recent heroin ring bust.

"...In mid 2005 members of the Austin Police Department Organized Crime Narcotic Conspiracy Unit began investigating the heroin trafficking..."

March 5, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

More Bad Blood

Chief Knee announced an investigation into Jimmy Chapman's testimony; it should probably start with Knee's own testimony.

"...claims he was transferred from the department's narcotics and organized-crime division by Chapman in retaliation for allegations White made..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Drug War Blowback

Drug-raid tactics come under increasing scrutiny

"...APD Cmdr. Duane McNeill, who oversees the department's newly organized Metro Tactical team, which includes the narcotics and organized-crime..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Top Brass

"...As assistant chief, Fealy is in charge of the Community Policing North Bureau and oversees the Northwest, Northeast, Central..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

Austin Police Encouraged to Use Excessive Force?

Lawsuit: City fails to discipline problem cops

"...Barton Creek Square mall. The officers, working in APD's Organized Crime Division, proceeded to "forcefully" throw Soto-Torres down on..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

“A Victim-Centered Process” for Solving Sex Crimes

APD's new sexual assault cold case unit is up and running

"...assigned to the Austin Police Department's Parks Enforce­ment and Organized Crime units will run the department's Sexual Assault Cold..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...and LULAC regarding issues pertinent to East Austin's Mexican-American community – gentrification, the Holly Power Plant, indigent health care,..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Agony of the Ecstasy

Will the federal and local crackdown on ecstasy put raves out of business?

"...the note, from Robert Dahlstrom, commander of the APD's Organized Crime Unit, reads in part. "If the owner of..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Stuff the Cooler – With Black Tar Heroin!

APD trumpets big heroin bust

"...operation Members of the Austin Police Department Narcotics Conspiracy Unit, U.S Attorney’s Office, Drug Enforcement Administration, Hays County Narcotics..."

March 12, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Austin Police Live by Their Own COVID Rules, It Seems

A closer look at vaccine and mask policies among Austin's first responders

"...going is of imperative importance," Randall explained. The department's organized crime unit also performs regular rapid testing, because its..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Old Beliefs, No Longer True

One in five Texas voters have never known a non-embarrassing ruling regime

"...that (to quote their polling memo) "Texas voters support community-­based investments in public safety as an alternative to policing."..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Journey of a Gun

Gun traveled circuitous path to Kevin Brown's hands

"...such transactions involving firearms, especially in connection with drug-related crimes, are common, say local and federal law-enforcement officers...."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD's Sleep Disorder

The APD praised a longtime officer – until she claimed a disability

"...an ACL and was transferred to the nuisance abatement unit. What was supposed to be a temporary light-duty assignment..."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lynch Prevails in APD Lawsuit

Jury's ruling will net detective $240,000 in back pay, pain and suffering

"...regarded patrol officer-turned-detective in the department's esteemed Human Trafficking/Vice unit who in 2009 received a diagnosis that she was..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Problem With K2, Downtown Austin’s Most Dangerous Drug

APD cannot depend on big busts alone to solve the problem

"...Music columnist Kevin Curtin reported several members of that community at their wit's end with the way K2 was..."

March 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Hiring More Police Is Not a Great Way to Prevent Murders

A closer look at Austin's growing number of homicides

"...30 largest cities, Austin ranked No. 27 in violent crimes per 100,000 residents, according to the FBI's Uniform Crime..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...don't forget to cast your vote in the Austin Community College run-off election between Marc Levin and Veronica Rivera...."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Yet another allegation of misconduct by the beleaguered APD assistant chief.

"...by transferring fellow Detective Howard Staha to the Major Crimes Task Force in January 2003, where Neyens was working...."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Who Killed Father Ryan?

A 1981 Odessa murder haunts crime researchers, the Catholic Church, and an ex-con determined to prove his innocence

"...1981 – although he was duly convicted of the crime. Everyone familiar with the details of the case agrees..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...gear in his North Austin home and a storage unit. They later charged Severson, his then-girlfriend, with felony money..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature

The Green Movement

KRS-One and Hakim Green bring the Stop the Violence Movement to Austin

"...Two decades ago, KRS-One organized Chuck D, Kool Moe Dee, MC Lyte, Doug E...."

Jan. 21, 2009 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

The Hells Angels Hit

Anthony Benesh was shot down by a sniper – the suspects, and theories, are legion

"...us," in this investigation, says veteran Austin Police Homicide Unit Sgt. Hector Reveles, "and one [thing] is that information..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Chapman off the Job as Mala Sangre Probe Continues

The APD assistant chief is (finally) placed on restricted duty as questions swirl about his honesty under oath.

"...in "the best interest of the department and the community." While that may be the case, exactly what the..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD's White Settles: The End of Mala Sangre?

Unanswered questions leave a cloud over top brass

"...Chapman had him transferred from a plum assignment in organized crime and narcotics and then blocked his assignment to..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...anti-smoking ordinance and expanding the boundaries of the Austin Community College tax district. Call 854-9473 for more info. –..."

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Shadows of the Past

A timeline of APD's troubles over the past 13 years

"...Sgt. Byron "Bubba" Cates becomes supervisor of APD's vice unit. Internal APD complaints lead to an Internal Affairs investigation;..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Bad Blood

Did the Austin Police Department Shut Down an Investigation of Its Own Cops?

"...were formed and funded as part of the so-called Organized Crime Direct Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF), a program created..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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