A Garland Police officer purchased and donated 72 backpacks for local students, ensuring they return to school prepared and ready to succeed. Police Officer Tony Allen previously worked for the Garland Police Department before leaving to become a high school...
Casa View Baptist Church collects stuffed animals for GPD
The Garland Police Department has expressed gratitude to Casa View Baptist Church for the donation of 1,025 stuffed animals. Officers will keep the plush toys in their squad cars to bring comfort to children in stressful situations. According to church member...
GPD releases suspect sketch, Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child
Garland Police Department detectives are investigating the Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child that occurred Wednesday, July 18. The female victim is between the ages of 13 and 16. The assault occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. in the 1300 block of Northwest...
Police seek indecent exposure suspect
Update: The suspect has been identified as 63 year old Eduardo Rafael Rodriguez of Garland. Detectives were able to identify the subject through the use of social media. After being identified Rodriguez came to the Garland Police Department where he was arrested. He...
GPD officers receive MADD awards
Three Garland Police officers were honored at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) 2018 Dallas County “Take the Wheel” Law Enforcement Awards and Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, June 19, at the La Cima Club in Irving. Chief Mitch Bates, Officer Jerry...
Garland PD searches for missing 75-year-old woman
Update: Missing 75-yea- old Lela Kellum Jackson has been located and is safe. The Garland Police Department is searching for a missing 75-year-old woman named Lela Kellum Jackson. She has been missing for at least one week and has been diagnosed with...
Apartment fire damages eight units; suspect charged with arson
On Jan. 18 at 10:31 a.m., the Garland Fire Department responded to an apartment fire at 4226 Saturn Road, Apartment 149. A second alarm was issued as the first units arrived on scene where there was heavy smoke. The second alarm response included five engine...
Officers investigate shooting, one dead, two injured
Update: Police identify male victim The adult male victim was identified as 21-year-old Axel Sanchez Orozco of Garland. Monday, Jan. 15, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Garland police officers responded to a gunshot wound call in the 1600 block of Mosswood Court....
Theft suspect in jail after vehicle pursuit; second suspect at-large
At approximately 1:15 a.m. Jan. 9, the Garland Police Department responded to a theft in progress at ABC Supplies located in the 2600 block of Market Street. Officers were made aware by the alarm company that there was a subject inside the fenced area loading items...
Update: GPD detectives investigate shooting deaths
Glenmoor Drive shooting update: The second victim has been identified as 39-year-old Terry Albert Simmons of Balch Springs. Garland police detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the shooting and are following up on leads. When more information...
Vehicle chase ends in crash
Update: The driver of the vehicle was identified as 22-year-old Kendall Deontay Shannon of Arlington. He showed to have an active outstanding warrant for Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon out of Dallas County. On Nov. 28 just after 3 a.m. Garland Police Department...
Police investigate shooting of teen
Update: A 15-year-old male juvenile shot in a Garland park Oct. 20 around 5 p.m. HAS died from his injuries and detectives are investigating his death as a murder. It is believed that the juvenile went to the park with several other subjects and a disturbance...