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January 23, 2012
Here's a Tip: If You Need to Outrun Johnny Law Along the Trinity Levees, Use a Dirt Bike
Came across this video posted to YouTube yesterday by the friend of the show who maintains the essential Dallas Trinity Trails blog. I'll let Ben describe what he captured:Dallas County Sheriff Deputy cornering and chasing dirt bike motorcycle on the Trinity River levees near Industrial Blvd and Cor ... More >>
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December 28, 2011
No Pony for Christmas? Then How 'Bout a Fort Worth Cattle-Drivin' Quarter Horse?
Saw a story in The Wall Street Journal this morning concerning something we've written about a couple of times in recent months -- how the drought's causing donkey owners 'round these parts to cut 'em loose, creating what Dallas County Sheriff's Department Senior Sergeant Patrick Bonner refers to ... More >>
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November 8, 2011
British "Factual Programme" Makers Want to Shoot 3D Documentary in Dallas County Jail
Electric Sky's filmography is extremely large and extraordinarily varied, its titles ranging from Hookers for Jesus (about a born-again Vegas prostitute) to The Ronnie Wood Show (a talk show starring, of course, the Rolling Stone) to A 3D Guide to Belly Dancing (a 3D guide to belly dancing). To ... More >>
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October 21, 2011
Dublin Donkey Rescue Facility to Take in Dallas County's Strays, Now "A Serious Problem"
From time to time, as we noted in August, Dallas County takes to the Internet to auction off stray animals -- donkeys and mules, mostly, and the occasional horse -- found wandering roadways, usually after their owners have cut 'em loose. Dallas County Sheriff's Department Deputy Paul Stroud expla ... More >>
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October 19, 2011
Dallas PD Catches (Alleged) NW Dallas Burglar
Dallas County SheriffTwice in recent weeks the Dallas Police Department has dispatched surveillance footage of a bald, back-packing man creeping around homes near Midway and Walnut Hill in Northwest Dallas -- the man initially ID'd only as the Lively Lane Prowler. He now has a name, according to ... More >>
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October 13, 2011
Locked Out at Lost Society, Again (Update: Owner in Rockwall Jail for Meth Possession)
And now we return to the city's enforcement of the Lower Greenville Planned Development District Ordinance, which, as you no doubt recall, went into effect at midnight September 24 and says any venue without a specific use permit and a new certificate of occupancy has to close its doors at midnig ... More >>
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September 26, 2011
Dallas PD Nabs Watauga Man Suspected of Taking Part in Dozens of Mammoth Jewel Heists
Dallas County Sheriff's DepartmentKelvin O'BrienMoments ago, Dallas Police spokesman Senior Corporal Kevin Janse sent out a handful of over-the-weekend updates. Among them was this brief concerning an arrest made early Sunday morning:On 9/25/2011 at 1:45 a.m., Dallas Police Officers received info ... More >>
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September 19, 2011
Dallas County Constable Ben Adamcik Is Soliciting For Whistleblowers' Legal Defense
Ben AdamcikMaybe you read the piece in the paper over the weekend about how all those Dallas County deputy constables who blew all those whistles on Dallas County Precinct 1 Constable Derick Evans and former Precinct 5 Constable Jaime Cortes are scared of losing their jobs. They have good reason: ... More >>
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September 9, 2011
Report: Dallas County Jail Still Shackling Those Oh-So-Dangerous Women in Labor
When the contractions start, the restrictions end. In theory, anyway.Chief Uterus Correspondent Anna Merlan is on assignment. I know Anna usually handles the lady stuff, but if it's OK with you guys, I'm going to dispense some quick advice to the Female Friends of Unfair Park: If you gals ha ... More >>
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August 10, 2011
Last Night, a First Step Toward Solving, Or Not, the Problem With ICE's Secure Communities
Tuesday night, the Department of Homeland Security Advisory Council's Task Force on Secure Communities (hold on, gotta catch my breath after that pithy title) held a pilot meeting at the Dallas County Community College's Bill J. Priest Campus to discuss ICE's controversial fingerprint screeni ... More >>
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August 3, 2011
As Weather Worsens, Dallas County Finds Itself With Stray Horses, Mules in Need of Homes
Two malnourished horses the county took in after they were abandoned.I know we had some fun earlier in the week with Dallas County's stash of for-sale gas masks, which has climbed to $50 since last we checked. But I see the county's also auctioning off quite a few donkeys, mules and horses -- all ... More >>
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June 22, 2011
Dallas PD Says It's Made Another Arrest in Memorial Day Shutdown of Central Expressway
Dallas County Sheriff's DepartmentMoments ago, the Dallas Police Department sent a note telling media types to head to its Facebook page for a very special announcement. OK. Let's see ... Ah. "Dallas Police Make Second Arrest in Biker Incident." And by "biker incident," of course, the DPD's refer ... More >>
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June 13, 2011
After a Mavs Title, a Parade to Plan and Arrests to Report. And, Man, How That 'Bout Traffic?
Photo by Alex ScottOnly took an hour to get from Oak Cliff to Northwest Dallas tonight. Never shoulda taken Commerce, which, when it reached downtown, was blocked off by Dallas Police, causing an endless stream of brake lights between Commerce and Continental. No matter: The traffic turned into a ... More >>
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June 9, 2011
Dallas PD Says It's Made First, But Not Last, Arrest in Memorial Day Shutdown of Central
Dallas County Sheriff's DepartmentThe man seen at right is Thomas Michael Roberts, a 35-year-old Dallas Police say was among the parade of motorcyclists responsible for shutting down and spray-painting Central Expressway on Memorial Day. No doubt you've seen the video, which went from YouTube to ... More >>
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April 1, 2011
If You Want to See What It's Like to Be Thrown in Dallas County Jail Without Getting Arrested
The Dallas County Sheriff's Department rarely posts videos to the YouTube, and when it does it's usually something unusual -- like, say, this eerie dash-cam smash-em-up. And then there's this morning's find, initially posted a few weeks ago: a mini-doc in which you follow along as a man (actor Ferna ... More >>
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February 2, 2011
From the Bud Light Hotel, A Reminder to Drink Responsibly and Take A Yellow Cab Home
Photos by Patrick MichelsDallas County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Gary Lindsey called drunk driving "the largest problem law enforcement faces."Speaking of drinking ...Across an icy stretch of Young Street from City Hall this morning, an intimate media bunch huddled up at the Bud Light Hotel to hear abo ... More >>
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November 24, 2010
Apparently, Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez Needs to Remind Some of You: Don't Be a Jerk
Photos by Andrea GrimesT.J. Griffin, of Lift-Aids demonstrates the extra room many disabled parkers need to get in and out of their vehicles.Nothing like the holiday season to bring out the best in all of us, right? Notsomuch, says the Dallas County Sheriff's Department, which held a press confer ... More >>
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November 22, 2010
Dallas PD, Sheriff Roll Out Holiday Initiatives
Local law enforcement agencies have scheduled two press conferences this week -- one at the Jack Evans this morning, another at the Kroger on Mockingbird at Greenville Wednesday. Long story short: DPD wants to get the word out two programs coming down your chimney at this, the most wonderful time ... More >>
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May 26, 2010
A Very Creepy Video Made From Dallas County Sheriff's Department Squad Car Dashcams
The Dallas County Sheriff's Department only recently, and very quietly, began posting videos to the YouTube -- like this promo video we mentioned a few weeks back, and Sheriff Lupe Valdez's very brief inaugural Webcast (in which, right off the bat, she says "this was done with little to no expense t ... More >>
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January 15, 2010
The Daily Show Sends Jason Jones to Get to the Bottom of Dallas Gay Divorce Case
Peter Schulte and the petitioner still known as J.B. on The Daily Show last night ... but what is it about that vase ...?No doubt you recall the October ruling from Judge Tena Callahan of Dallas County's 302nd Family District Court, who said there was no good reason for the courts not to consider ... More >>
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January 13, 2010
Dallas County Now in Jewelry Business
Today's time kill: pages' worth of items being auctioned off by the sheriff's department, including this ancient pocket watchMy favorite auction site is at it again, this time disposing of watches, rings, necklaces and other assorted gold-plated goodies on behalf of the Dallas County Sheriff's De ... More >>
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January 2, 2010
A Parade of New Year's Parade Photos
All photos by Harry Wilonsky"Who's Ron Jackson?" asks the boy. "That's Jason Castro," I tell him. "Who?" "Exactly."It's no longer the Cotton Bowl Parade that snakes through downtown Dallas on New Year's Day. Wouldn't make sense -- the Cotton Bowl's now in Arlington, in case you missed that break ... More >>
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November 3, 2009
Conference Highlights Dallas's Unique Approach to Treating Prostitutes as Victims
Dallas has developed a growing reputation as one of the few cities in the country to treat prostitutes as victims, whether through unique programs for under-age targets of human trafficking or specialty courts that help convicted sex workers create new lives. And so, two years after the Dallas Po ... More >>
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October 5, 2009
"This is Not About Gay and Lesbian Marriage."
As you're no doubt aware, on Thursday, Judge Tena Callahan of Dallas County's 302nd Family District Court ruled that two men married in Massachusetts in 2006 could indeed get divorced in Dallas. To which Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott responded, Whoawhoawhoa: "The laws and constitution of the ... More >>
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February 9, 2009
Yet One More Reason Not to Get Into an Accident: It'll Cost More For a Tow
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
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November 4, 2008
Dallas County's Early Birds See Blue
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
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November 4, 2008
How Lowell Can You Go?
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
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September 11, 2008
Fire Alarm Clears Out Crowley
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
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September 4, 2008
Matt Pulle's Still Writing About Lupe Valdez. Just Not for Unfair Park.
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
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September 2, 2008
Using Cal Jillson, Like Everyone Else, to Get to Sarah Palin's Sportscast
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
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April 8, 2008
Getting Your Goat on Greenville
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
Blogs
March 14, 2008
The Crash That Took Me
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
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March 4, 2008
Oh, Yeah. Sheriff. Right. Got It.
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
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February 14, 2008
Well, We Were Getting Tired of Lynn Flint Shaw's Old Mugshot
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
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January 2, 2008
So, You Running for Office or Not?
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
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September 12, 2007
Don't Shoot! It's Rosh Hashanah!
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
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June 16, 2007
I Voted, But Will It Count?
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
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May 12, 2007
The Battle of the Century: Leppert vs. Oakley!!!
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
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November 30, 2006
Someone Needs to Teach Sheriff Lupe How to Use E-mail.
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
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August 3, 2006
How About a Unicorn While You're at It?
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
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July 7, 2006
There's a New Sheriff (Spokesperson) in Town
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
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June 13, 2006
Valdez Can Take the Test. But Can She Pass It?
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
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May 25, 2006
Such a Nice Boy
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
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May 25, 2006
Work, Work, Work
In 2005, the City of Dallas assembled a list of hot spots (14 major highways, expressways and freeways) to which emergency wreckers were to provide "rapid response" in case of an accident (Page 41, if you must). And since at least 2007, Dallas Police and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department have b ... More >>
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April 21, 2005
Fatal Phone Tree
Just try calling the Dallas County jail for info
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November 25, 2004
Say What?
Our new sheriff is a lesbian? Really?
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March 6, 2003
Faked Out
Looking for counterfeit goods, sheriff's deputies go bargain hunting
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July 11, 2002
Coming of Age
Sheriff's office busted for age discrimination
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February 22, 2001
More, Please
Quick, someone buy the county's juvenile authorities a copy of Oliver Twist
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October 8, 1998
Letters
Quick, someone buy the county's juvenile authorities a copy of Oliver Twist
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