Central Texas Crime

08/08/2025

Rudy is such a lover boy, and he's now completely vetted and ready to leave shelter life behind and move on to his next chapter....happy ever after!

Rudy is a senior pit bull mix who was brought in a few months back in VERY rough shape. It was clear that he had not received proper care in his previous home. He was filthy dirty, covered in fleas and old wounds, had a large mass on his chest, was intact, and heartworm positive. He has since had his mass removed, was neutered, has been on flea prevention and has completed his heartworm treatment! Rudy is a low energy dog who enjoys his slow walks and enrichment activities that include food. He is no longer required to be on restricted activity, so he can go home with you today and romp and play in the yard until he is ready for a nap! Rudy needs to be on heartworm prevention for the rest of his life so he never needs to suffer from heartworm disease again, it's so easy (and delicious) to treat with a monthly chewable!

Rudy is ready to go home, are you ready to make him part of your family!? He is 7 years old and his adoption fee is just $15 for the month of August, as we are spotlighting our senior dogs with a senior adoption special!

08/08/2025

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

On July 30, 2025, the Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Mark Mason. This means the conviction and sentence will stand and Mark Mason will serve his life sentence.

On January 12, 2023, after a 3-day jury trial, a Milam County Jury found Mark Mason, 51, formerly of Cameron, guilty of First-Degree Felony, Continuous Sexual Abuse of Young Child in Judge John W. Youngblood’s 20th District Court. The jury returned their verdict in less than thirty (30) minutes.

After approximately 1.5 hours, the Milam County Jury returned with a life sentence for Mr. Mason. He will never be eligible for parole.

District Attorney Brian Price prosecuted the State's case and handled the appeal.

After reviewing the case, the appellate court found no issues in the trial, affirming the conviction and recognizing the fairness and integrity of the legal process.

08/08/2025

A North Texas man wanted for child s*x crimes was arrested this week by police in Dallas | FULL STORY⬇️

08/08/2025

UPDATE: (8/7/25) Bryan has been safely located

TPD is attempting to locate 18-year-old Bryan Gonzalez. He was last seen on 8/3/25 near the Lakewood Elementary School area wearing a black shirt and black pants. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Temple Police Department at 254.298.5500.

08/08/2025

please keep an eye out for Mr. Brown - apologies for sharing this particular photo - we are happy to make a different post of his loved ones provide a different still accurate photo. hope he’s found okay. 🫶

🔴MISSING PERSON ALERT🔴

NAME: DAVID BROWN
AGE: 54
S*X: MALE
RACE: BLACK
EYE COLOR: BROWN
HAIR COLOR: BLACK/GRAY
HEIGHT: 5’ 11
WEIGHT: 165
SCARS: FOREHEAD (SEE Below)

Mr. Bown was reported missing on 08/03/2025 after walking out of a family members home from the 400 block of Sloan Street. Mr. Bown is from the Waco area and has no vehicle, phone or known associates in the area. Mr. Bown made suicidal statements prior to leaving the residence.

Mr. Bown was last seen wearing a yellow polo shirt, black pants and white with red shoes.

Mr. Brown suffers from severe epilepsy and requires medication which may cause him to act violent if not taken or if he is intoxicated. Mr. Brown is reported to have a scar/dent on his forehead from a previous injury and walks with an obvious limp. Contact Police if seen or have further information on Mr. Brown. Taylor Police Report #25-0803-005

Non-emergency: 512.352.5551 or Emergency: Dial 911

08/08/2025

if you’re a witness, please click on this and call the number.

🚨 DESOTO POLICE RESPOND TO SHOOTING AT LOCAL RESTAURANT ON N. IH35-E

August 7, 2025 — DeSoto Police responded to a shooting incident around 4:15 PM in the parking lot of a local fast-food restaurant located in the 900 block of North Interstate Highway 35-E service road.

According to initial reports from the caller, she was shot in the left leg by another motorist during an apparent road rage incident. Officers are currently on scene investigating the circumstances leading up to the shooting. The female victim, an adult, was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, an adult female, fled the scene in a dark grey Hyundai sedan shortly after the shooting.

DeSoto Police are requesting anyone with information related to this incident contact the department at (469) 658-3050.

G. Kirkland, Patrol Division Captain ✅

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08/07/2025

Kinda mysterious compared to most arrests

Press Release: Hardy Avenue

08/07/2025

Posted in a Killeen group - not linking directly due to adult material, but this was the person on the anonymous poster’s ring cam.

“Hi all,

I am stationed here and currently reside at Windchase Apartments in Killeen. A few weekends ago, I had a sleep study on post and came home at about 5:10am. A male followed me to my apartment, tried to look through my neighbor and I’s guest window, put his ear to my door to hear any movement in my living room, and he also came to my master bedroom window to see which exact apartment I walked into. I looked at my ring camera and noticed he was exposed and playing with himself. I was horrified and immediately called the cops and they unfortunately couldn’t locate him and can’t do anything until he actually hurts someone. I DO NOT feel safe here anymore and currently trying to find ways to break my lease. There is no cameras on the property, the gates have been broken for over a year, It shows me the owners don’t care. Its terrible that they aren’t taking our safety seriously. I also found out this person has knocked and rang other women’s doorbells at 4am on this property. I advise anyone that lives at Windchase to please be aware of your surroundings going to PT in the morning or coming home late on the weekends. Windchase owners, DO BETTER.”

08/07/2025

Please spread the word for this lost dog. Akuma was LOST on August 4, 2025 in Little River-Academy, TX 76554 near W Mesquite St, Little River-Academy

Message from Owner: Akuma is very shy of strangers but so SO sweet!! He is a rottweiler. Good with kids and other dogs. Please help us get our snuggly gentle giant . He is so loved. We are devastated.

Description: Neutered, young, large male rottweiler (Black and brown)

For more info or to contact Akuma's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/71891626

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⚠️ WARNING: Please be cautious of users offering ‘pet tracking services’ in comments. We recommend only working with local shelters and verified organizations. Never send money to unknown services.

08/07/2025

Brazos County Sheriff’s Office
1700 West SH21, Bryan, Texas 77803
979-361-4900

For Immediate Release

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 – Shooting Incident Under Investigation in Brazos County
Brazos County, TX – Investigators with the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate the shooting incident that occurred on Monday, August 4, 2025, in the 9400 block of East Highway 21.
The deceased individual has been identified as 28-year-old Bradley Marshall of Madison County. Preliminary findings indicate that Mr. Marshall approached a customer in the parking lot of a local business and attempted to open the door of the customer’s truck, which was occupied by the customer and his family. It was reported that Mr. Marshall made statements indicating he was going to take the vehicle.

A physical struggle followed between Mr. Marshall and the customer. During the fight, the customer retrieved a firearm from the truck and fired multiple shots, striking Mr. Marshall. The customer also sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Mr. Marshall died at the scene.

No charges have been filed at this time. The case remains under investigation.

Original Media Release:
August 4, 2025
Shooting Incident Under Investigation in Brazos County

Brazos County, TX – On Monday, August 4, 2025, at approximately 12:41 p.m., deputies with the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a disturbance in the 9400 block of East Highway 21.

Upon arrival, deputies located the two involved individuals. Both had sustained gunshot wounds. Preliminary investigation indicates that during the altercation one subject was shot and died from their injuries at the scene. The second subject, believed to have fired the weapon, also sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound during the incident and was transported for medical treatment.
No employees at the business location were involved. At this time, the identities of those involved are being withheld pending family notification and further investigation.

This appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to public safety. No arrests have been made at this time, and the investigation remains active and ongoing.

Prepared by Deputy Nathan Dennis, Public Information Officer

08/07/2025

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