The Garland Fire Department’s Safety Fest drew 1,400 visitors this year, an increase of 500 from the 2016 event. According to Merrill Balanciere of the GFD, the department received positive feedback from the visitors. There were activities for everyone...
The 15-year-old has died as result of the shooting. The 17-year-old has been charged with manslaughter. On Sept. 26, shortly after 7 p.m., the Garland Police Department responded to the report of a shooting in which a juvenile had been shot. The location of the...
Update: Ronald Graning was arrested by the US Marshal Task Force in New Braunfels this past weekend. He is suspected of committing multiple Aggravated Robberies in the DFW area. Graning is currently being held in the Garland Detention Center for the two...
Just after 4 p.m., Sept. 19, the Garland Police Department responded to the report of a gunshot wound in a parking lot in the 1600 block of Axe Drive. Upon arrival officers observed a Hispanic male who had been shot. Officers learned that the victim picked up...
The Garland Police Department responded to the report of a vehicle crashing into a house in the 1300 block of McDonald Drive Sept. 4 at approximately 6:30 p.m. While responding, officers were made aware that people from one vehicle were shooting a gun at the other....
Update: On Aug. 25 the Garland Police Department was notified by the Dallas Medical Examiner’s office that the victim, identified as Christopher Shannon of Dallas, has died due to his injuries. This is still an ongoing investigation. Detectives are asking if anyone...
From May 22 through June 7, the Garland PD is joining forces with the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Department of Public Safety by working to increase seat belt use through the Click It or Ticket campaign. Texas law requires drivers and all...
Bring your family members and friends to the annual Crime Stoppers fundraiser, Taste of Garland, for a chance to sample all-you-can-eat specialties from Garland area restaurants. Taste of Garland is the main fundraiser for Garland Crime Stoppers, through which...
DWI arrests made during the 18 days of increased enforcement numbered 16. Garland police officers stepped up its Driving While Intoxicated patrols, from March 4 through March 21 in an effort to keep Garland citizens and visitors safe during the spring break holiday....
On March 24, Garland Police Officers identified the suspect in the March 22 robbery and sexual assault at the Subway in the 1200 block of Northwest Highway as 20-year-old Joshua Cook. He was arrested at a hotel in 3600 block of Leon Road and is currently in custody...
March 26, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Garland police officers and paramedics responded to the report of a man unconscious in the 300 block of West Carolyn Dr. Upon arrival officers observed a 28- year-old male who was bleeding lying on the ground in front of a...
Garland Police Officer Felicia Jones assisted a motorist whose vehicle hood had unlatched and obstructed her view while driving on IH-30. The driver was able to pull over and call 911, and in minutes Officer Jones arrived, secured the hood for the driver and escorted...