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On March 20, Everman Police Department received word from Child Protective services regarding the welfare concern of Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, a 6-year-old child who lived in Everman with his mother and four biological siblings and two half-siblings. An anonymous tipster reported they had not seen Noel since November of last year.

Everman officers responded to the family home in the 3700 block of Wisteria to conduct a welfare check on the boy. They spoke with Noel’s mother who told them he had been living with his biological father in Mexico since November. There were no immediate concerns to warrant a further investigation.

The information was shared with Child Protective services.

On March 23, Child Protective services reached back out to Everman PD and advised they had spoken with multiple other family members who had not heard from Noel since November of last year. They expressed significant concern for the child’s welfare. CPI was able to track down the biological father in Mexico who did not have custody, and informed authorities he was unable to even meet him due to a prior deportation out of the United States. Records from the Homeland Security supported his statements.

Additionally, CPI investigators attempted to make contact with Noel’s siblings at the school, but they were absent. Authorities confirm there have been previous issues with the mother.

On March 24, an arrest warrant was issued for Noel’s mother for false reporting of a missing child.

Based upon the totality of the circumstances, an Amber Alert was issued for Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez.

At around 9:00pm Saturday evening, Everman police learned Noel’s mother, her husband, and the other siblings had fled the country on a Turkish flight to Istanbul, just prior to the issuance of the Amber Alert. Noel was not listed as a passenger on that flight.

Based on this information, the Amber Alert was discontinued and an Endangered Missing Persons Alert was issued through Texas DPS.

His mother is not cooperating with authorities.

Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez is significantly disabled. He suffers from developmental disorders, physical disabilities, and chronic lung disease.

Police have taken possession of a vehicle at DFW Airport where a travel visa was located.

Everman PD requests anyone with information to contact them at 817-293-2923. Any information is appreciated.

On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Arlington Police Department responded to the 700 block of Port Richmond Way after residents reported that a man was lying unresponsive in the roadway.

When officers arrived on scene, they discovered the man had been shot. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased from his injuries. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has since identified him as a 55-year-old man.

Through the course of their investigation, detectives learned the victim was helping a family member sell a car via a social media app and had agreed to go for a test drive that evening with an alleged buyer who expressed interest in purchasing it.

Based on video evidence and witness statements, two young men arrived at the victim’s home to test drive the car – and the three of them left together in it. As they drove along Port Richmond Way, investigators believe one of the suspects pulled out a gun and shot the victim, who then got out of the vehicle and collapsed. The suspects continued driving.

Officers found the vehicle abandoned behind a nearby shopping center at the intersection of Matlock Road and Sublett Road.

Detectives are currently working to identify the suspects. No arrests have been made.

Surveillance cameras captured the suspects walking away from the vehicle. Still images of both individuals are attached to this release.

Anyone who thinks they recognize the suspects or has any additional information about this case is urged to call Det. Simmons at (817) 459-5735. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers of Tarrant County at (817) 469-8477.

If you see these individuals, call 911 immediately and do not approach them. They should be considered armed and dangerous.

The Arlington Police Department strongly encourages community members who are buying / selling items via digital marketplaces — particularly if they don’t know the people they are purchasing from / selling to  — to make the exchanges in the designated safe zones at each of our four patrol stations.

On March 17, 2023, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Dallas Police responded to two related shooting calls in the 7400 block of S. Westmoreland Road.

The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived they found a 23-year-old man shot inside the business. He was taken by Dallas Fire Rescue to a local hospital in critical condition. Another man, 19, had already been taken to a local hospital with a gunshot wound, where he died on March 18, 2023 from his injuries. Detectives determined the 19-year-old was outside of the business when the other man approached him, then shot and killed him. Further investigation determined the suspect attempted to leave the location, but then ran inside the building. He then got into an argument with a 20-year-old man who shot him. The suspect remains hospitalized and is facing a Murder charge for killing the victim.

On March 18, 2023, at approximately 9:20pm, Dallas Police were called to the same location as the shooting a day prior. The preliminary investigation determined a crowd was gathered at the location for a vigil for the 19-year-old victim when a passenger in a vehicle westbound on Gannon Road fired at the crowd. The investigation determined people in the crowd also fired back at the vehicle.

Four people were shot and taken to local hospitals in stable condition.

The suspect vehicle is described as a white Chrysler.

The investigation into these incidents is still ongoing.