District Attorney Drops Assault Case Against APD Officer

D.A. Office's internal review of Gentry case uncovers previously undisclosed exculpatory evidence

"...The Travis County District Attorney's Office has dropped its felony assault..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Carter Family Files Civil Rights Suit Against Officer and City

Suit claims officer used excessive force

"...The family of Byron Carter, the 20-year-old man killed during a..."

Oct. 11, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Amid Tough Questioning, Council Confirms Chacon as New Police Chief

Alter, Kelly vote against longtime APD insider

"...After three hours of deliberation behind closed doors and another..."

Oct. 2, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

A Deal for the Ozo 3

Prosecutors reduce charges on Ozomatli members; everybody saves face

"...It was face-saving time last week when three members of the..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD Officer Fired for Tampering With Rape Case

Carlos Mayfield sent report to alleged attacker’s mother

"...Interim Police Chief Brian Manley fired APD Officer Carlos Mayfield on..."

May 8, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Carter Called Home Before Fatal Police Shooting

Lawsuit questions APD's version of shooting

"...By all accounts, 20-year-old Byron Carter was a nice guy, says..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'We Had a Tragedy Here in Austin'

City Manager dispells dark rumors surrounding David Rivas Morales's beating death this week.

"...City Council began their meeting on a somber note today, with City..."

June 21, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Austin Police Chief Brian Manley Announces Retirement

Manley's 30-year career with APD will end March 28

"...Austin Police Chief Brian Manley will retire on March 28,..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Struggles to Adjust as SB 4 Takes Its Toll on Immigrants

"We are not safer as a community when victims are running away from us rather than coming to us."

"...After his mother and father passed away when he was..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sexual Assault Survivors Watch Warily as APD Touts Change

Is everything really different under the new police chief?

"...Hanna Senko is fed up with mere rhetoric. "Myself and..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Gay-Bashing in the East Sixth 'Dead Zone'

A brawl outside Emo's raises questions about police protection east of Red River

"...Just after 2am on May 29, Jack Culverhouse was standing outside..."

June 11, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Hiring More Police Is Not a Great Way to Prevent Murders

A closer look at Austin's growing number of homicides

"...Each of the following statements is true:..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Taken for a Ride

"......"

March 21, 1997 News Feature

D.A. Indicts 19 Austin Police for Assault in 2020 BLM Protest Response

Charges for 8th St. shootings send shockwaves among law enforcement

"...Austin continues to address the excessive force used by police..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Notes on Kamp: Justice for Pedestrians

Adrienne White has a personal stake in reducing traffic deaths

"...Editor's note: This week I'm turning over my column space to my colleague Adrienne White. As some of our..."

May 13, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

A Grisly Weekend for APD

Two officer-involved shootings, one viral use of force

"...Hours into last Wednesday's testimony over the proposed (and since-killed) police contract,..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Mentally Ill Undocumented Immigrant on ICE Hold

Tania Silva arrested by APD on July 21

"...The arrest of Tania Silva, a mentally ill undocumented woman, has..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...10 News stories of 2019 included some unexpected shockers and some long-anticipated milestones, but they all have one thing..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Finding a New D.A.

The Dem primary race turns from a default succession into a three-way wrestling match

"...Travis County has seen two district attor­neys since 1977. From..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Acevedo Fires Officer in Connection With Off-Duty Employment Incident

Second APD officer fired this week

"...For the second time in a week, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo..."

Oct. 3, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

SXSW: Two Dead, 23 Wounded on Red River Street

Police say drunken driver drove through festival barricade

"...Two people were killed and 23 wounded early Thursday morning after an allegedly drunken..."

March 13, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Why Is Doil Lane Still on Death Row?

Despite a Supreme Court ban on the execution of the mentally retarded, those prisoners remain on Texas' death row.

"...Doil Edward Lane shuffles into the small cage that is the..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

APD Officers Face Trial for Allegedly Beating a Suspect

Overlooked 2019 case brought to grand jury by new D.A. Garza

"...Travis County District Attorney José Garza campaigned on shaking up..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

What If ... Media Terrorists Landed on Sixth Street?

We assume it would go something like this ...

"...Dozens of people are keeling over in a bar. The police are setting..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Horns Squeak by CFU, but Should Pass on the Purple Drank

"...So another Longhorn goes to jail as his teammates pack for..."

Sept. 17, 2007 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

Corrupt Cop on the Chopping Block

APD officer helped a domestic violence suspect evade arrest, according to Chief Joe Chacon memo

"...Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon announced in a disciplinary memo..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Ugly End to Jason Dusterhoft's Police Career Was Only the Beginning for APD

Three chiefs gone in Austin

"...Ed. note: This story contains descriptions and discussions of sexual violence and assault and..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin on Forefront of Addressing Excessive Force Used by Police During Protests

Shock and awe at mass indictment in Black Lives Matter protest shootings

"...Austin continues to address the excessive force used by police..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Travis County D.A. Updates Public on Many Probes Into Police Conduct

D.A. updates public on many probes into police conduct

"...In an emphatic break from his predecessors, Travis County District Attorney..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

As their legal battle continues, women look forward to political change

"...For nearly two years, the Austin women who sued local law..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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