WFAA - News - Crime http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime RSS Feed for WFAA - News - Crime en-us Tue, 22 May 2012 18:53:05 GMT Parker County escapee kills himself http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/Parker-County-escapee--152624205.html A Parker County jail escapee was found dead in North Carolina. Donald Orange walked away from his work detail last Friday and was found today. Man arrested after high speed chase ends in Dallas http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/High-speed-chase-ends--152537575.html A high speed chase through Dallas and Mesquite ended early Tuesday morning with the arrest of a man. 8 hurt in Oklahoma City shooting after NBA playoff http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/8-hurt-in-Oklahoma-City-shooting-after-NBA-playoff-152524425.html At least eight people were injured when an argument escalated to gunfire in Oklahoma City, just blocks from Chesapeake Energy Arena, after the NBA playoff game between the Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers, city police said Tuesday. Garland community prays for clerk recovering from fiery attack http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/Garland-community-prays-for-clerk-recovering-from-fiery-attack-152421985.html Those who know 76-year-old Nancy Harris can't understand why anyone would assault the kind woman at the corner convenience store. "She's a good lady... a very good lady," said her friend and hairdresser Crystal Khuu. Kennedale mayor quits; girls allege inappropriate contact http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/Kennendale-mayor-resigns-amid-allegations-he-inappropriately-touched-students-152401975.html Four-term Kennedale Mayor Bryan Lankhorst resigned from office on Saturday, one day after Arlington police started investigating allegations that he inappropriately touched girls at an elementary school. Garland clerk 'holding on to life' after fiery attack http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/Garland-gas-station-clerk-critical-after-being-set-on-fire-152214785.html Nancy Harris is in critical condition after Garland police said Matthew Lee Johnson doused her with flammable liquid and ignited her during a robbery on Sunday morning. "There's no reason why you would set a 76-year-old woman on fire," police said. Houston suspect accused of stealing bulldog puppy barks during arrest http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/152388625.html Two people were taken into custody Monday in connection with the dognapping of an expensive English Bulldog puppy and they appeared to think it was all a big joke. Affidavit reveals evidence Katy Trail robbery suspect left behind http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/aFFIDAVIT-SHOWS--152343665.html Dallas police have released the affidavits in the arrest of the alleged Katy Trail Robber. It reveals that Dominique Thornton may have left a finger prints on a key piece of evidence. Amber Alert ends; McKinney kids found safe http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/Amber-Alert-mom-Its-hard-not-to-think-the-worst-152233095.html McKinney police canceled a nationwide Amber Alert Sunday evening after the target of their dragnet — 14-year-old Camren Guresh and his 10-year-old sister Kaitlyn — were found safe in Memphis, Tennessee. Dallas officer kidnapped for cash http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/Dallas-officer-kidnapped-for-cash-152247095.html Officer Ryan Kahn and his girlfriend arrived home at their apartment in Dallas' medical district Sunday morning when they were approached by two suspects. A source said the pair demanded money.