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Man drowns at Joe Pool Lake

Yesterday at approximately 07:20 p.m., GPFD responded to a possible drowning call at Joe Pool Lake. The Grand Prairie Public Safety Dive Team conducted a search and recovered the body of a 27-year-old-male.

The male swimmer was not wearing a life vest. The identity of the deceased will be released by the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office.

“As the lake season continues, GPFD strongly encourages the public to wear a life vest or other appropriate personal flotation device while near or in the water.”

Woman arrested after fleeing from fatal accident in Dallas

The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Interstate 20 during the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

On July 16, 2026, the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Crimes Unit received information from a local business after the owner saw news coverage of the investigation. The business reported that one of its drivers had returned a company van with damage consistent with the vehicle description released by investigators. The driver reportedly told the business she believed she had struck a dog.

Vehicle Crimes Unit investigators immediately followed up on the information, collected evidence, and developed probable cause in the case. Based on the investigation, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Elana Kaye Peronis on a charge of Collision Involving Death.

Peronis was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Dallas County Jail.

The investigation began on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at approximately 12:22 a.m., when Dallas County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Deputies responded to a major crash on eastbound Interstate 20 between Dowdy Ferry Road and St. Augustine Road.

The preliminary investigation determined that the driver of an 18-wheeler had experienced mechanical issues and was stopped on the highway shoulder. A second 18-wheeler driver arrived to assist by delivering a replacement part. While the driver of the disabled truck was outside his vehicle making repairs, he was struck by a vehicle that traveled onto the shoulder.

The driver of the suspect vehicle fled the scene without stopping or rendering aid.

The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere appreciation to the business that came forward after recognizing the vehicle description from media coverage. This case highlights the critical role the community plays in assisting law enforcement and demonstrates how public awareness the news media provides, can directly contribute to solving serious crimes.

The investigation remains an active investigation.

Man arrested for Capital Murder after wife, mother-in-law found dead at Azle house

Azle, TX – On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Azle Police and Fire units were dispatched to a suspicious situation in the 200 block of Stewart Bend Court in Azle, Texas.

Due to the circumstances, officers made entry into the residence to check the welfare of the occupants.

Inside the home, officers located two adult females, a mother and daughter, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.

Azle Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division worked closely with the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Rangers during the investigation. With the assistance of FLOCK cameras and evidence collected at the scene, investigators identified Joseph Gordon, of Fort Worth, as the suspect responsible for the murder of his wife and mother-in-law.

The Texas Rangers took Gordon into custody, and he is currently being processed at the Parker County Jail on two counts of Capital Murder.

Man and dog drown in Denton community pond

At around 6:40pm this evening, Denton Fire and Police along with Denton County ESD #1/2 responded to reports of a possible drowning at a community pond near the 4800 block of Parkplace Drive in the Country Lakes neighborhood.

Emergency crews immediately began searching for the missing man in the water.

Lewisville FD responded with their dive team in coordination with the other resources from Denton FD and Denton County ESD #1/2. A drone team and sonar team also assisted in the search.

At around 9:00pm, crews recovered the body of the victim along with his dog.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine identity and cause of death.

The incident remains under investigation.

Man dies after jumping from bridge while attempting to evade police in Dallas County

At around 7:15am this morning, DPS Troopers and Ellis County Sheriff’s deputies were involved in a high speed chase of a vehicle that eventually ended in a crash near Loop 9 and Ferris Road in far south Dallas County.

According to scanner traffic, law enforcement officers on the scene reported the suspect jumped off a bridge, resulting in significant injuries. Officers called for assistance from paramedics.

The Lancaster Fire Department responded to the scene with multiple resources. They utilized their ladder truck in an effort to rescue the suspect from the ground below.

A CareFlite helicopter was called to the scene, and landed nearby to airlift the suspect to a local hospital; however, it was determined the man was already deceased at the scene. It is believed he died from injuries sustained in the jump off the bridge, although official determinations will be provided by authorities.

The incident remains under investigation.

Two people drown after kayak overturns in private Fort Worth pond

On Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, at 11:20am, Fort Worth Fire Department and Police Department were dispatched to a water emergency call in the 3100 block of Cooks Lane.

Emergency crews arrived to find an overturned kayak in a private pond.

Medical personnel attempted to save the individuals with life-saving care, but they were both pronounced deceased on scene.

The cause of the incident remains under investigation.

Man drowns at Benbrook Lake

At around 6:00pm on Sunday evening, July 12, Texas Game Wardens and other agencies responded to a possible drowning at Benbrook Lake.

Eyewitnesses reported a man went under water in a designated swimming area near Mustang Park, and did not resurface.

Texas Game Wardens, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and local emergency response agencies searched Sunday evening, but were not able to locate the victim.

The search resumed early Monday morning. Crews located the victim at around 9:30am Monday morning.

Authorities have identified him as a 62-year-old Fort Worth man.

The incident remains under investigation.

Discarded human fetus found along Lake Lewisville shoreline

On July 10, 2026, at approximately 8 a.m., the Lewisville Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from the 200 block of E. Lake Park Rd. after a resident reported finding what appeared to be a discarded, deceased human fetus.

Upon arrival, officers located a deceased fetus along the shoreline. Officers immediately secured the area and began searching for evidence.

LPD detectives conducted an on-scene investigation alongside investigators from the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office. Since that time, the scene has been cleared.

Preliminary information indicates the fetus was between 5 and 6 months’ gestation and was intentionally discarded at the location. The identity and other characteristics will ultimately be determined by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.

This is an ongoing investigation, and details are subject to change as additional facts emerge.

Anyone with information is asked to contact LPD Detective Craig Holleman at cholleman@cityoflewisville.com or 972-219-3640. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Denton County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-388-TIPS (8477) or online at dentoncountycrimestoppers.com.

Woman fatally struck by vehicle in Grand Prairie

At approximately 6:30am on Sunday morning, July 5, the driver of a Maserati passenger vehicle traveling northbound on Belt Line Road failed to negotiate a curve and struck a female pedestrian.

The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“Although impairment is not believed to be a factor in the collision, investigators have not ruled out distracted driving as a possible cause,” said Grand Prairie PD.

The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators.

The collision remains under investigation.

Woman dies in Pilot Point crash

On Monday, July 6, at around 12:12pm, Pilot Point Police and Fire along with other law enforcement agencies were dispatched to a major accident at the intersection of FM 1385 and E. FM 455.

When emergency crews arrived, they located a two-vehicle crash.

Authorities say an eastbound vehicle collided with a vehicle that failed to yield the right of way while traveling northbound on FM 1385.

One of the drivers was pronounced deceased at the scene. The other driver was transported for treatment of their injuries.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim as a 64-year-old female.

The crash remains under investigation.

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