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Teen previously missing in Garland AMBER Alert arrested for murder
A teenager who was first the subject of an Amber Alert, is now behind bars accused of murder. 17-year-old Natalie Navarro was booked at the Dallas County Jail this evening. We hear from the victim’s family following the arrest of one of his suspected killers. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has the story.
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Dallas County jail capacity raises concerns at City Hall
Top Dallas County leaders were called to City Hall Monday to explain what some have called a capacity crisis at the county jail.
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Capacity crisis continues at Dallas County Jail
The city gets billed to hold Dallas prisoners at the county jail and a big payment is up for a city council vote Wednesday. NBC 5’s Ken Kalthoff has the story.
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Dallas County jail reports two inmate deaths in August
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Department says two jail inmates died in August at a time when the state has been keeping a close eye on the lockup as it hovers close to capacity.
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Dallas County Jail inmate population called a crisis
The Dallas County Jail is very close to full. The situation has county officials lining up extra space and seeking ways to safely reduce the number of inmates.
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Dallas County officials search for extra jail space to house prisoners
The Dallas County Jail is very close to full. It has county officials searching for extra jail space and for ways to safely release more prisoners. There’s some finger pointing about how it got this way and Ken Kalthoff reports it is already costing taxpayers big bucks.
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Graduation held for 20 former inmates who now have skills to build a better life
A graduation ceremony was held Thursday for 20 former criminals who have new construction skills so that they can build a better life.
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Dallas graduation ceremony for class with new construction skills
A graduation ceremony was held Thursday for 20 former criminals who have new construction skills so that they can build a better life.
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More than $650,000 in counterfeit merchandise seized by Arlington Police
A local business was caught selling copyrighted and trademarked designs.
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Dallas County Commissioners Tackle Juvenile Justice Issues
There are new concerns about the treatment juvenile offenders receive in Dallas County. A special meeting has been called to help learn how many are being kept in solitary confinement for lack of proper supervision. NBC 5’s Ken Kalthoff takes a look at the issue.
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Dallas County Jail Inmate Who Escaped By Jumping Laundry Detail Captured in Garland: Sheriff
A Dallas County Jail inmate is back in custody after he escaped by jumping from a laundry detail vehicle Wednesday afternoon.
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Dallas ISD Chemistry Teacher Accused of Inappropriate Relationship With Sophomore
A Dallas ISD high school chemistry teacher is on administrative leave and in the Dallas County Jail after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a sophomore.
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New Laws Proposed to Protect Hospitals After Methodist Medical Center Murders
New proposals have been introduced to increase hospital security after an October 2022 shooting in Dallas.
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Newly Proposed Laws Stem From Recent Shooting at Methodist Hospital
Texas State Rep. Rafael Anchia (D-Dallas) is proposing new laws, one aimed at parolees who cut off ankle monitors they’re required to wear, another would increase penalties for assaulting hospital workers and another would require parole officers wo warn hospitals.
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Dallas County Jail Faces Delays in Probation Process, Inmates Wait for Weeks
Josephine Peterson with The Dallas Morning News sits down with NBC5 to explain the details.