Human trafficking survivor shares her story | FOX 7 CrimeWatch
A survivor of human trafficking is sharing her story in hopes of bringing awareness to the crime's prevalence. FOX 7 CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis spoke with her and the regional director of Unbound Now.
All 5 Austin men arrested for November 2024 murder were out on bond at time of killing: APD
Austin police said all five men arrested for the November 2024 murder of Xavier Jones were out on bond at the time of the killing. Community leaders are outraged and are calling for reform.
Man faces 20 years in prison after 7th DWI offense, killing 2 people
A judge will soon decide how long a man will spend behind bars for drinking while driving. In December 2022, Roberto Rangel was involved in a crash that killed two people.
Should Austin police officers respond to mental health crisis calls?
Should Austin police officers respond to mental health crisis calls? Some believe they shouldn't.
West Lake Hills Police Department to utilize license plate readers
West Lake Hills is the latest police department to use license plate readers. It’s a controversial technology police, HOAs and businesses are using to fight crime.
Family of woman killed in East Austin want her killer found
The family of a woman who was murdered in East Austin wants to know who killed her.
MS-13 gang member in ICE custody after being arrested in Lakeway
An MS-13 gang member is in ICE custody after being arrested by Lakeway police on Tuesday. Luis Manuel Hernandez Bonilla was wanted for homicide in El Salvador.
Is Austin safe? Statistics show crime down from 2023 but pre-pandemic numbers differ
Statistics show reported crime is down in Austin in 2024 compared to 2023, but not necessarily the same can be said comparing to pre-pandemic numbers.
Homicides in Austin trending down from 2021: report
Crime trends indicated Austin was going to break a record for the number of homicides in the city after a violent November, but statistics show homicides in Austin this year are down compared to the last four years.
Kaitlin Armstrong's brief escape from custody
FOX 7 has obtained evidence never seen before outside the courtroom in the Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial. In this report, FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis detailed Armstrong's brief escape and then being brought into the courtroom.
Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial: Videos and photos of evidence provided at trial
FOX 7 has obtained evidence that has never been seen outside the courtroom from the Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial. In this report, you will find videos and photos of evidence provided at the trial.
Detailing the 43-day-long manhunt of Kaitlin Armstrong
FOX 7 has obtained evidence that has never been seen outside the courtroom. U.S. Marshals tracked Kaitlin Armstrong after she fled the country and tried to change her appearance to avoid capture.
VIDEO: Kaitlin Armstrong's interrogation interview at APD headquarters
FOX 7 has obtained evidence never before seen outside the courtroom which includes video of Kaitlin Armstrong’s interrogation at Austin police headquarters.
VIDEO: Moment Colin Strickland found out about Anna Moriah Wilson's murder
FOX 7 has obtained evidence never before seen outside of the courtroom. It’s the moment pro-cyclist, Colin Strickland, heard about the murder of Anna Moriah Wilson. She was killed by Strickland’s girlfriend, Kaitlin Armstrong, in East Austin back in 2022.
Kaitlin Armstrong: 911 call reporting Anna Moriah Wilson's murder
FOX 7 has obtained evidence from the Kaitlin Armstrong murder trial. It has never been seen outside the courtroom. This story has the 911 call and body camera footage from Caitlin Cash reporting the murder of Anna Moriah Wilson.
Deadly home invasion: Mother to spend 10 years in jail for her involvement
A victim opened fire in a self-defense shooting at their home. Now, a mother is set to spend 10 years behind bars for her involvement in the home robbery. It left one man dead in South Austin back in 2021.
New Austin police chief, Travis County DA trying to work together
The Travis County District Attorney and Austin police officers have had a tense relationship in recent years. However, the new Austin police chief and DA say they are trying to work together.
BlackWolf, rideshare service with armed drivers, is expanding to Austin
BlackWolf, a new rideshare service with armed drivers, is expanding to Austin. Some Austin residents said it’s not needed, while others said they’d prefer it.
Man at center of North Austin homicide has extensive criminal history: records
The man at the center of a homicide investigation this week has an extensive criminal history, court records revealed.
Texas shooting spree suspect may never face trial after found incompetent
A man accused of going on a shooting rampage, killing six people last year, has been found incompetent to stand trial. Shane James Jr. may never face trial for the crimes in Austin and San Antonio.