Photo: Mitchell Rivera (Austin Police Department) MoPac is abhorred by commuters for constant construction and an endless rush hour, but despite its lack of appeal, MoPac has visible roadway signs that cannot be missed… unless you’re driving while intoxicated. According to an arrest affidavit, 32-year old Mitchell Rivera was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated because he drove his … Read More
5 Ways Women Can Stay Safe During Austin Halloween Events
Learn safety tips that can help women protect themselves from harm during Austin Halloween events.
3 Event Safety Tips to Avoid Jail Time in Travis County
January is a month of new beginnings. Start your new year with festivities taking place within your community. We’ve found a few events, in and outside of Austin, that you and your friends will enjoy this month. Local and Out-State Events The Return of Weird City Hip-Hop, January 16, 2016 (6:00) – If you’re a fan of 1980s hip-hop and … Read More
Child Sex Trafficker Arrested in North Austin
No child should ever be involved in the dangerous world of prostitution. On Monday, September 21, 2015 a juvenile girl was found at the Orangewood Suites Hotel in North Austin with a 26-year old man by the Texas Department of Public Safety. James Javon Banks was arrested for attempting to force the girl and a 26-year old woman named Brandi … Read More
Austin Police Working with FBI to Solve Murder of Teen That Was Assumed a Runaway
The family of 16-year-old Darian Longoria are still searching for his murderer and now the Austin Police Department is working with the FBI Safe Streets Task Force to bring more investigative resources to the case. Darian Longoria was first reported missing in December 2015 and was assumed to be a runaway, but last June a father and son who were … Read More