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Traffic Fatality in the 2900 block of North Mopac Expressway NB
Case: 25-1261563 Date: May 6, 2025 Time: 11:38 p.m. Location: 2900 block of North Mopac Expressway NB Deceased: Shawn Oveisi, White male, 01/03/1978 On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at approximately 11:38 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers…
Traffic Fatality in the 4600 East William Cannon Dr.
Case: 25-1240861 Date: May 4, 2025 Time: 12:59 p.m. Location: 4600 East William Cannon Dr. Deceased: Samuel Rosa, Hispanic male, 9/11/1958 On May 4, 2025, at approximately 12:59 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to a single…
UPDATE: Arrest Made in Traffic Fatality in the 700 block of E 7th St.
UPDATE: Case: 25-1310410 Date: May 11, 2025 Time: 4:59 a.m. Location: 700 block of E 7th St. Victim (Deceased): Erica Garza, Hispanic female, 10/30/2004 Suspect (Arrested): Lily Bao Do, Asian female, 28 years of age On May 20, 2025, Lily Bao Do, 28…
APD Investigates the May 17, 2025, Officer-Involved Shooting in the 1700 block of W William Cannon Dr.
The Austin Police Department (APD) continues to investigate the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 9:50 a.m. in the 1700 block of West William Cannon Drive. APD understands the importance of building trust within…
Commons Ford Parking Operations Will Change During Memorial Day Weekend

To address Memorial Day Weekend public safety concerns at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park, Austin Parks and Recreation will limit vehicle capacity during this high-use holiday weekend. This adjustment helps ensure that emergency and staff…

Traffic Fatality in the 2300 block of E Riverside Dr.
Case: 25-1370937 Date: May 17, 2025 Time: 3:33 p.m. Location: 2300 Block E Riverside Dr. Deceased: Juanita Cortinas, White female, 11/11/1956 On May 17, 2025, at approximately 3:33 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to a crash…
APD and TxDOT Jointly Announce 2025 Click it or Ticket Campaign
The Austin Police Department (APD) and Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) will be joining forces for increased traffic enforcement from May 19th thru June 1st. The focus of this enforcement will be to remind drivers and passengers the…
Austin Mobility News: Feedback open on rules for micromobility, Residential Permit Parking
Austin Mobility News: Feedback open on rules for micromobility, Residential Permit Parking
Traffic Fatality in the 12100 block of Metric Blvd.
Case: 25-1311352 Date: May 11, 2025 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: 12100 block of Metric Blvd. Deceased: Enrique A. Torres, Hispanic male, 5/3/1996 On May 11,2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) Officers responded to the 12100…