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A stolen semitrailer crashed into a Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, Texas, killing one person and injuring at least 13 others. The driver, Clenard Parker, was taken into custody, and there is no further threat to the community. The incident caused extensive damage to the office, and the driver had been denied a commercial driver's license at the same office the day before.
An 18-wheeler truck, stolen and intentionally driven into a Texas Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, Texas, injured multiple people in what officials described as a deliberate and heinous act. Three individuals were life-flighted with critical injuries, while three others were transported to local hospitals in stable condition. No serious injuries were reported among DPS employees, and an arrest has been made with the Texas Rangers handling the investigation.
An 18-wheeler truck intentionally crashed into a Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, Texas, causing multiple serious injuries. The incident was allegedly carried out by a suspect who had been denied a commercial driver's license the day before. The driver of the truck was hospitalized and then turned over to law enforcement, and police have a suspect in custody. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and the public has been advised to avoid the area.
A person driving a semi truck crashed into a Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, Texas, causing multiple injuries in what officials suspect may have been an intentional act. The Texas Department of Public Safety reported "multiple serious injuries" and a suspect has been taken into custody, with Texas Rangers investigating the crash. The driver had reportedly been denied a commercial driver’s license the day before the incident, and officials believe the crash may have been intentional. Video and images showed the truck in a parking lot with damage to the building's wall, and the Department of Public Safety provides various services beyond vehicle inspection.
A person has been arrested in connection with the crash of an 18-wheeler into a Texas Department of Public Safety building in Brenham, Texas, with the sheriff stating that it was likely a "criminal act." The DPS announced the arrest and assured that there is no further threat to the community, while reports indicate multiple serious injuries. The incident is still under investigation, and the Brenham Fire Department declined to provide details about the injuries.
Multiple people were seriously injured after a commercial motor vehicle crashed into a Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, Texas. Three victims are in critical condition and four others suffered serious injuries, with at least three medical helicopters called to transport the critically wounded. Texas DPS has asked the public to stay clear of the area as they investigate the scene.
Attorneys for Iowa State University athletes accused in a gambling probe have accused the Iowa Department of Public Safety of withholding evidence that favored their clients' now-dismissed cases. The defense attorneys discovered through an open records request that investigators lost access to software for tracking apps used for online betting, prompting them to file a motion to suppress evidence. The Department of Public Safety defended the gambling investigation, but the defense attorneys criticized them for failing to disclose exculpatory information, leading to the dismissal of charges against four former Iowa State athletes. The investigation drew criticism after it was revealed that the chief investigator used tracking software without a warrant, and the software provider cut off access over concerns of misuse.
A man was found dead in a parked car on the Loop 202 Red Mountain near Alma School Road in Mesa, prompting an investigation by the Department of Public Safety. The cause of death is still under investigation, and the freeway was closed for roughly 6 hours before reopening.
A fatal three-vehicle crash on the I-10 near Benson, Arizona, resulted in the closure of the highway in both directions for several hours. The Department of Public Safety confirmed the fatality but provided limited details about the incident. The Arizona Department of Transportation reported the crash and subsequent road closure, with the interstate reopening the following morning.
A wandering cow weighing over 1,000 pounds caused a commotion on Interstate 17 in Phoenix, prompting a response from the Department of Public Safety. Multiple troopers and a helicopter were called to keep track of the curious cow, which was eventually guided off the highway by a second trooper. The cow posed a potential danger to drivers, and efforts were made to ensure its safe return to its corral.
The northbound lanes of Loop 101 in Scottsdale, Arizona were partially closed after a driver fleeing from a Department of Public Safety trooper caused a multi-vehicle crash. The driver went the wrong way on the freeway, resulting in a collision with six other vehicles. Ten people, including the two suspects and eight others in the other vehicles, were injured, with injuries ranging from minor to serious. The southbound lanes were unaffected, and the closure is expected to last until around 8 p.m.
The Texas Capitol was evacuated for two hours on Sunday evening after an unknown person called 911 and claimed they placed a pipe bomb in the building. After a sweep of Capitol grounds, no explosive devices were found. The incident is under investigation by the Department of Public Safety. Lawmakers were not convening at the time of the threat.