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APD is Investigating the Officer-Involved Shooting that Occurred in the 800 block of East Braker Lane

The Austin Police Department (APD) continues to investigate the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 12:40 a.m. in the 800 block of East Braker Lane. APD understands the importance of building trust…

APD Seeks the Public’s Assistance in Locating a Missing Child

Case:　　 2025-5008704 (Missing Child) / 2025-0931078 (Serious Injury to Child) Time:　 　9 a.m. Location: 5501 Ross Rd. #518 Missing: Ava Marie Gonzales, Hispanic female, 9 years of age The Austin Police Department (APD) is searching for a missing 9…

APD Arrests Multiple Suspects in Proactive Criminal Enforcement Operation

Cases: 25-1211220 25-1211233 25-1211478 Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025 On Thursday, May 1, 2025, members of the Austin Police Department (APD) North Metro Tactical Response Unit, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal…

APD Releases Results of Increased Traffic Enforcement in Downtown Austin to Combat DWI

Over the past month, the Austin Police Department (APD) has intensified efforts to address impaired driving in Downtown Austin. As part of this initiative, Drug Recognition Expert Officers have been deployed on Friday and Saturday nights and are…

Homicide Investigation at Ross Road and Thome Valley Drive

Case: 25-1230251 Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025 Time: 3:21 a.m. Location: Ross Road and Thome Valley Drive Victim (Deceased): Anthony Salas, Hispanic male, 12/25/2004 Video: APD's YouTube Channel On Saturday, May 3, 2025, at approximately 2:58 a.m., the…

Homicide Investigation in the 5700 block of Hammermill Run

Case: 25-1240496 Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025 Time: 6:41 a.m. Location: 5700 block of Hammermill Run Victim (Deceased): Neithan Jadiel Montenegro, Hispanic male, 7/28/2009 Suspect (Arrested): Victor Javier Orellana-Carranza, Hispanic male, 38 years of…

APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to a Robbery

Case: 25-0920938 Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 Time: 3:36 p.m. Location: 11300 N. Lamar Boulevard – CVS The Austin Police Department (APD) Robbery Unit is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a suspect involved in a robbery at the CVS…

Homicide Investigation at 2001 E. Riverside Drive (Shell Station)

Case: 25-1211201 Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025 Time: 6:59 p.m. Location: 2001 E. Riverside Drive. Victim (deceased): Marcos Valerio-Rodriguez, Hispanic male, 5/27/87 On Thursday, May 1, 2025, at approximately 6:59 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD)…

APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to a Criminal Mischief Incident

Case: 25-1111008 Date: Monday, April 21, 2025 Time: 5:36 p.m. Location: 5900 block of N IH 35 The Austin Police Department (APD) is requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a criminal mischief case stemming from a road rage…