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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
APD: Man dies in northeast Austin crash on Sunday morning
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 34-year-old man died in a crash early Sunday morning in northeast Austin, according to the Austin Police Department. Police identified the man as Isidro Montero Reyes. The crash happened at about 4:30 a.m. in the area of the northbound State Highway 130 to westbound Highway 290 ramp between exits 437B and 437A. Officers responded to the scene for a single-vehicle crash, APD said. Reyes, who was the driver, was pronounced dead at the scene. APD said their initial assessment of what happened, including the information regarding fatality, could change, and the investigation is still pending. Anyone with information should call APD's Vehicular Homicide Unit at (512) 974-8111. Those with details can also submit tips anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program online at The crash is being investigated as Austin's 41st fatal crash of 2025. On the date of this crash in 2024, there were 34 fatal crashes resulting in 35 deaths. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect charged in his brother's homicide: Austin Police
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said its officers arrested a man after a June 6 shooting at a north Austin residence, according to a press release. APD also identified the victim as Warren Stewart, 36, in the release. Tevin Stewart, 31, is charged with first-degree murder. He and Warren were brothers and both lived at the Halifax Drive residence, APD said. KXAN reached out to Tevin's attorney for his response to the charge. The release notes that Austin-Travis County EMS medics arrived at the scene around 10:28 p.m. on June 6. ATCEMS called APD after realizing that a shooting had occurred. At 11:09 p.m., responders pronounced Warren had died. MAP: Where have Austin's homicides occurred in 2025? APD's press release claims that Tevin allegedly told officers he had shot Warren. To report information about this case to APD, call 512-974-TIPS; or anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at 512-472-8477. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Suspects charged for stealing over $3K of items in Austin, Buda: APD
The Brief Two people were arrested and charged for stealing items totaling over $3,000 APD officials conducted a "shoplifting blitz" in the Lakeline Mall area Additional charges are pending AUSTIN, Texas - Two people were arrested following a shopping blitz by the Austin Police Department. In total, over $3,000 worth of items were stolen from various stores. Officials conducted a "shoplifting blitz" operation in the Lakeline Mall area. This operation was conducted as an ongoing effort to help local retailers to stop shoplifting. The backstory On Tuesday, June 3, around 12:50 p.m., officers responded to a report at Kohl's, at 11111 Lakeline Blvd., regarding two people who were removing security tags and unpaid hiding merch while in the store. When officers arrived, they spoke with store employees, who told them the suspects hid several items in reusable shopping bags and a woman's purse. Officers then found the suspects as they left the store with the stolen items. The suspects got into a black Tesla with the stolen merch and were then taken into custody. About $1,600 worth of merch was stolen from Kohl's. They also found several other stolen items worth around $2,000 that were taken from H-E-B and Home Depot on the same day. There were even stolen items from a Walmart in Buda a few days prior. Officers also found evidence of identity theft and fraud, as well as meth. Ada Johnson was charged with theft with two prior convictions and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Daryl Johnson was charged with theft. Additional charges are pending for both suspects. Anyone with any information may submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting or by calling 512-472-8477. The Source Information from the Austin Police Department
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Man shoots another in the head during argument over money: police
The Brief Man shot another in the head during an argument about money Man was arrested on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon The victim later died at the hospital, and suspect is now charged with murder AUSTIN, Texas - A man is now facing a murder charge after a shooting last week at a Northwest Austin apartment complex. What we know 27-year-old Waleed Beriji is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of 26-year-old Noah Talbott. On Thursday May 29, just after midnight, Austin police officers responded to a shoot/stab hotshot call at the Westdale Point Apartments at 7117 Wood Hollow Drive, just off Far W Boulevard and North Mopac. Someone called 911 and reported someone had been shot. When officers arrived, they found Talbott with a gunshot wound to the head. Talbott was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he died over 24 hours later. The suspect, later identified as Beriji, had left the scene before officers arrived. The investigation that followed showed that the two men had been involved in a fight regarding money. Talbott escorted Beriji to the door, and Beriji allegedly pulled out a handgun from his bag and shot Talbott in the head before fleeing the scene. APD arrested Beriji in the 3000 block of South Congress, over 12 miles away from the scene, and booked him into the Travis County Jail on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. After Talbott was pronounced dead, Beriji was charged with murder. What's next Beriji is still in the Travis County Jail on $300,000 bond with the conditions that he have a GPS monitor, no contact with the complaining witness and a drug evaluation. Beriji also had an existing warrant from the Travis County Sheriff's Office for assaulting a family member by impeding their breath or circulation from last year, according to court records. What you can do Anyone with information should contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS. Anyone can also submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting or calling 512-472-8477. The Source Information in this report comes from the Austin Police Department and court and jail records.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Woman assaults another woman who took photos of her about to smoke marijuana
The Brief Austin police asking public for help identifying a woman who assaulted another woman The suspect got angry when the victim took photos of her about to smoke marijuana AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a woman who assaulted another woman by her front door. The backstory The incident happened at 11:11 a.m. on Saturday, April 19 in the 1400 block of Coronado Hills Drive. APD says the suspect got angry when the victim took photos of her about to smoke marijuana. Part of the incident was recorded on the victim's phone. The suspect is described as: White female Believed to be in her 30s Medium build Short brown hair Last seen wearing a black baseball cap, sunglasses, dark shorts, dark sliders and a dark strapless tank top. She was also carrying a backpack and a tote bag What you can do Anyone with any information may submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting or by calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest. The Source Information from Austin Police Department.
