Two People Stabbed at The Buzz Mill in Riverside
The incident occurred Monday night and involved a collision with a robotaxi as the suspect attempted to flee the scene.
Austin Crime News
For readers in Austin, this page covers public safety, law enforcement activity, court cases and investigations. Reporting tracks how these incidents affect the city and the communities within it.
Sex Crimes
Forensic Exams to Resume at Eloise House in January
The Austin facility will reopen for exams starting January 3, 2027, through a new partnership.
Property Crime
Police Arrest Bodesha Garner for Retail Thefts
The 44-year-old suspect is in custody following a months-long investigation into purse thefts at The Domain.
Violence
Shooting Reported at The Domain in North Austin
One person remains in serious but stable condition following the Sunday afternoon incident.
Drug Crime
Austin Woman Charged in Fatal Domain Overdose Case
The 21-year-old suspect faces a felony charge after an 18-year-old died from the toxic effects of pills sold in July.
Crime — General
Man Charged With Hatchet Attack at Metz Park
The suspect, who has 27 prior criminal cases, faces a felony charge for the September 9 assault.
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Day to day, that means investigations into incidents, law enforcement policies, court outcomes and changes in public safety trends. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Differences in density and growth patterns across the city often shift how incidents are clustered or addressed. Staffing levels and policy adjustments in local agencies are the two factors that most consistently shape the long-term trends seen here.