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Vandalism at Allen Saxe Park
The Arlington Parks & Recreation Department is asking for the public’s help in trying to find the suspect(s) responsible for vandalizing some play equipment at Allen Saxe Park. Nessie, the department’s beloved dragon, was recently damaged, with the vandals removing the dragon’s head. The damage is estimated to cost $5,000. If you have any information regarding the suspect(s) or [...]
Volunteer Profile: Kathleen Mulkerin, Arlington Police Department
Congratulations to Kathleen “Kathi” Mulkerin for being nominated as Arlington’s City-Wide Volunteer of the Month by Sgt. Curtis Petties of the Arlington Police Department. Kathi moved to Arlington from Pennsylvania in 1993 and began volunteering with the police department on May 10, 1994. Each month, she spends nearly 100 hours working in different divisions needing [...]
Best of Texas Award for Social Media Innovation Goes to the APD Media Office
The Arlington Police Department Media Office has won a 2013 Best of Texas Award from the Center for Digital Government. The award recognizes the department’s innovative use of social media and the news program Inside APD. The award was presented June 9 in Austin during the Government Technology Conference. Produced entirely by Police Department employees, [...]
APD, UT Arlington Enjoy Seamless Partnership
With more than 33,000 students and over 400 acres, the University of Texas at Arlington campus operates much like its own city. About 10,000 students live on or within five miles of campus, and a steady stream of speakers, entertainers and musicians regularly visit UTA. Sso, the university’s police department is kept busy year-round. Because [...]
Police Agencies Ban Together to Halt Internet Robbery Schemes
He had a Kindle Cloud Reader to sell and figured online would be the best way to do it. It wasn’t. The “buyers” weren’t interested in buying at all once they met face to face. They were interested in robbing him, which they did, by snatching the goods and dashing away. Internet-based robbery schemes like [...]
Police Agencies Warn Online Buyers and Sellers
Online shopping may be a faster way to buy and sell items, but law enforcement officials from three police agencies have come together to remind the public to beware of robbery schemes. “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn’t true,” said Sergeant Donald Fulbright with the APD Robbery Unit. This week, [...]
APD Requests Public’s Help to Find Man Responsible for Homicide
The Arlington Police Department worked diligently overnight fielding tips, tracking investigative leads, and searching for the suspect wanted for the death of Leona Faye Swafford, 83, of Arlington. In neighborhoods, officers continue to distribute flyers, containing a composite drawing of what the suspect might look like. It is very important for the public to realize [...]
June Arlington Police Community Newsletter Available
School is almost out, and the June issue of the On Call Police/Community newsletter reports on the success of a program that gave teens a safe place to hang out after school. Also in this issue, crime prevention highlights from each Police district, calendar items, important heat safety tips inside vehicles and a good example [...]
Parents Encouraged toTake 25 Minutes To Talk Safety With Children
A lot can happen in 25 minutes – a quick workout, cleaning a room, or preparing an easy meal. Parents can also take that same 25 minutes to talk with their children about safety, said the Arlington Police Department. In honor of National Missing Children’s Day, APD and the Arlington Independent School District joins the [...]
Texas Heat Requires Extra Safety Inside Vehicles
Heat is a leading weather-related killer in the U.S. Every summer, children and pets die from hyperthermia because they were left inside of parked vehicles. Friday, May 24, is National Heat Safety Awareness Day. This summer, the Arlington Police Department has teamed with Code Compliance Services to remind parents, caregivers and pet owners that Texas [...]
A First for Arlington: City Hosts National Small Business Week Event
Sales Tax Holiday Moves to August 9-11
Cat of the Week – Meet Jordan
Dog of the Week – Meet Quincy
Vandalism at Allen Saxe Park