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Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Pflugerville police chief retires during ‘administrative investigation'
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Pflugerville Police Chief Jason O'Malley retired from the department Thursday. 'Currently, there is an administrative investigation in which the Police Chief is named,' the city of Pfluegerville said. 'The City does not comment on active investigations.' O'Malley had been chief of the department since he was appointed in 2021. Prior to being selected as chief, O'Malley served as a commander in the department since July 7, 2020. Pflugerville Police commander chosen to take on police chief role The city said his law enforcement career spanned over 25 years. According to the city, the current acting Police Chief is Lieutenant Chet Vronka, who will remain in the position while the city begins its selection process for the next chief. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
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Pflugerville police chief retires amid administrative investigation
The Brief Pflugerville Police Chief Jason O'Malley abruptly retired on Thursday, May 29. The city confirmed O'Malley's retirement is amidst an ongoing investigation, though no details were released. Lieutenant Chet Vronka will now lead the department while the city begins the process of selecting a new police chief. PFLUGERVILLE, Texas - The chief of the Pflugerville Police Department abruptly retired this week and now, the city says he is under investigation. What we know The City of Pflugerville tells FOX 7 that Jason O'Malley retired from his role as police chief on Thursday, May 29. The city says there is an administrative investigation in which the police chief is named. O'Malley has served as Pflugerville's police chief since Sept. 2021. He joined the department in 2020. Lieutenant Chet Vronka will lead the department until the city can select a new chief. Vronka has been a member of the Pflugerville Police Department since June 2001. What we don't know Pflugerville did not release any details about the investigation in which O'Malley is named. The city only said it does not comment on active investigations. What's next The city of Pflugerville says it will begin a selection process for a new police chief. The Source Information in this article comes from the City of Pflugerville.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Amber Alerts issued for missing 15-year-old girl and infant last seen Friday
An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing teenager and an infant, both of whom were last seen Friday, May 9 in Pflugerville, authorities said. According to Pflugerville police, 15-year-old Daela Diaz and 11-month-old Christoher Roman were last seen at 8 p.m. at the 17600 Block of Cipremont Lane, about 20 miles northeast of downtown Austin. Diaz is described as Hispanic female with brown hair, brown eyes, 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighing about 160 ponds. She was last seen wearing a black dress with black and white Jordan tennis shoes, authorities said. Roman is described as Hispanic male with brown hair, brown eyes, 2 feet tall and weighing about 23 pounds. He was last seen wearing all gray clothes and Nike shoes, authorities said. Law enforcement officials believe these children may be in grave or immediate danger, authorities said. Anyone with information regarding the missing children is asked to contact the Pflugerville Police Department at 512-990-6700. 🚨 More top stories from our newsroom: → Texas warns Fort Worth ISD of potential takeover → Second teen arrested in man's beating death → Tarrant County Meals On Wheels funding restored [Get our breaking news alerts.]
CBS News
11-05-2025
- CBS News
Amber Alert issued for a 15-year-old and a baby missing north of Austin, police say
A 15-year-old girl and an 11-month-old baby have been reported missing, according to the Pflugerville Police Department. Both were last seen on Friday, authorities said. Texas Department of Public Safety An Amber Alert has been issued for 15-year-old Daela Diaz. She is described as 5'4", 160 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen around 8 p.m. in the 17600 Block of Cipremont Ln. in Pflugerville, wearing a black dress with black and white Jordan brand tennis shoes. Pflugerville police said 11-month-old Christopher Roman and Daela Diaz were last seen on Friday. Anyone with information is asked to call Pflugerville PD at (512) 990-6700. The history of the Amber Alert The first Amber Alert was issued on January 13, 1996, after 9-year-old Amber Hagerman was reported missing. The body of the little girl who lived in Arlington, Texas, was found four days later in a creek. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children shares the story of a woman in the community who called for a public Emergency Alert System. Diane Simone wanted community members to be alerted when a child is missing so they could help in the search. She requested it be named after Amber Hagerman, and hence, Amber's Plan was created in her memory.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Pflugerville Police searching for missing infant, juvenile
The Brief Daela Diaz, 15-years-old, and Christopher Roman, 11-months-old, were last seen on May 9, 2025. Daela is 5 ft 4 inches tall, weighing 160 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Daela and Christopher, please contact the Pflugerville Police Department at (512) 990-6700. PFLUGERVILLE, Texas - The Pflugerville Police are searching for a missing juvenile and a missing infant who were last seen on Friday, May 9. What we know Daela Diaz, 15, and 11-month-old Christopher Roman, have not been seen since. Daela is 5 ft 4 inches tall, weighing 160 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. What you can do Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Daela and Christopher, please contact the Pflugerville Police Department at (512) 990-6700. The Source Information in this article is from the Pflugerville Police Department.
