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CBS News
2 days ago
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DNA leads to arrest of former next-door neighbor in 1994 cold case murder of North Texas woman, Irving police say
A 61-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the 1994 murder of a woman in Irving, police announced Monday. Irving PD said that Darryl Patrick Goggans is charged with capital murder in the fatal stabbing of Megan Beth Johns. The department plans to hold a news conference at 1 p.m. Wednesday to update the public on Goggans' arrest. Investigation begins after Johns doesn't show up for work According to police, on Oct. 5, 1994, Johns' coworkers called her apartment complex in the 3000 block of West Walnut Hill Lane after she did not show up for work that morning. Police said the maintenance worker at the complex went to Johns' apartment to check on her, and when he opened the sliding glass door at the back of her apartment, he found her body. When officers arrived, Johns was found lying face down on her living room floor with multiple stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene. In a news release Irving PD said, "It was always believed, due to lack of evidence suggesting forced entry, that Johns knew her attacker." In a social media video posted by the department on the 29th anniversary of Johns' cold case, police described the crime scene. Police said Johns' home was ransacked, and they believed she put up a fight when she was attacked. Irving PD said within 48 hours of the crime, detectives spoke to neighbors, coworkers, friends and family members. Goggans was Johns' next-door neighbor at the time of her murder, police said. DNA links Goggans to the case Irving PD said during a recent review of the evidence in Johns' case, a sample was tested and yielded a DNA profile. The profile was entered into the Combined DNA Index System, a national DNA database, and matched with Goggans, police said. Goggans was arrested on Tuesday, June 10, and is currently in custody at the Irving City Jail. Darryl Patrick Goggans was arrested on Tuesday, June 10 in connection with the murder of Megan Beth Johns. Irving Police Department "Thanks to the collective effort from family, friends, media, and law enforcement, Megan Johns' case was never forgotten, and justice will finally be served," Irving PD said in a statement. Police ask anyone with information concerning Goggans' involvement in the murder of Johns to call 972-721-3539 or email ECurtis@ You can also stay anonymous by submitting a tip to IPDCrimeTips@
CBS News
11-03-2025
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North Texas law enforcement arrest 2 Romanian citizens in connection to credit card skimming operation
Two Romanians were arrested in North Texas in connection to a major credit card skimming operation, officials announced Tuesday. According to the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, at least $5.2 million in potential losses was prevented. When law enforcement conducted a search warrant at the suspects' residence, they found what they said was a fully operational credit card skimmer factory. The suspects allegedly constructed and assembled skimming devices designed to attach to ATMs. Law enforcement officers seized hundreds of altered credit cards that had stolen victim information, about $16,000 in cash as well as tools and equipment used to create the skimming devices. Petruta Camelia Ciuperca, 34, was booked into the Dallas County jail with bonds totaling $120,000. Alexandru Constantin, 34, was also booked into the Dallas County jail with bonds totaling $76,500. They are both also being held on an immigration charge. Officials said they are searching for a third suspect. "This case highlights the critical importance of collaboration among law enforcement agencies in combating financial crimes," said Special Agent Jerry Alvarez of the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center. "Our joint efforts have significantly disrupted an organization that posed a severe threat to individuals and businesses in Texas." The Irving Police Department, Grand Prairie Police Department, Garland Police Department, Euless Police Department and U.S. Customs and Border Protection assisted with the investigation.
