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Two arrested in East Riverside homicide investigation, one on capital murder warrant

APD says two men were arrested June 19 in connection with the June 15 fatal shooting in an AutoZone parking lot on East Riverside Drive. One faces a capital murder warrant.

July 6 · Travis County
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Former APD commander indicted on sexual assault and official oppression charges

A Travis County special grand jury returned an indictment May 5 charging former Austin police commander Wade Lyons with sexual assault and official oppression, per the district attorney’s office.

July 6 · Travis County
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APD seeks woman wanted for murder after body found on Lambs Lane

Police say 26-year-old Sierra Rodriguez of Austin is wanted for murder after a victim was found dead June 24 in the 5100 block of Lambs Lane.

July 6 · Travis County
Crime & Courts

From arrest to courtroom: how a criminal case actually moves through Travis County

Booking, magistration, bond, indictment, and trial: a plain-language guide to what each step means, so our case coverage always makes sense.

July 6 · Travis County