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Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Baylor determining whether students were involved in animal cruelty case
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Baylor University says it is aware of the situation being reported regarding two cats discovered hanging from telephone lines near its campus. The university said Wednesday that it is gathering information to determine if students are involved in this situation, which they said is 'abhorrent' and 'does not reflect Baylor's Christian values or any form of human decency.' Baylor's Department of Public Safety and Division of Student Life are both being kept aware of developments in this situation, and are supportive of the investigation by the Waco Police Department. If you have any information concerning this incident, the university strongly encourages you to contact the Waco Police Department. If a Baylor student is found to be involved, the university says it will support the law enforcement actions taken by Waco Police and also engage its own internal student disciplinary processes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Many officers subdue man accused of chasing girlfriend with crowbar
BEVERLY HILLS / WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – A man is in jail after Beverly Hills and Waco Police officers team up to restrain him after he allegedly chased his girlfriend with a crowbar. Beverly Hills Police Chief Kory Martin says the department received a report at approximately 4:44 a.m. Tuesday from a 19-year-old woman stating that her boyfriend, identified as 24-year-old Romeo Love, of Waco, was in an argument with her at 903 S. Valley Mills Drive. According to the report, the victim said she was going to leave – and this is when Love grabbed a crowbar and approached her. The woman said she ran to her vehicle and was pursued by Love. She reported that as she got into her vehicle, Love began to hit her car with the crowbar. She would later present this damage to the on-duty officer, which was along the driver's side rear passenger door. Chief Martin says the responding department patrol officer was advised that the suspect was still at the location where the Aggravated Assault took place. The Waco Police Department was in the area due to another call they were assisting with. The Beverly Hills officer, with the assistance of Waco Police officers, was able to get Love to exit the business and meet them in the parking lot. Officers approached him and began to take him into custody for the assault. The officers started to give Love the command to face the officer. Chief Martin says Love hesitated and then took a step back. Officers grabbed his arms, and one handcuff was placed on one arm. He was told he was under arrest; however, regardless of three uniformed officers being present, verbal commands being given, and open hand assistance for standard handcuffing, Love chose not to comply and physically resist the handcuffing and arrest. An early warning of the taser was presented to try and get Love to stop the resistance, but Chief Martin says he chose not to listen to the display and warning. Love continued to resist handcuffing even once on the ground. The Beverly Hills officer stepped back and advised that a taser would be deployed if he did not comply. Over just under a minute and after an estimated five to six commands, Love continued to physically resist verbal commands, taser display, and physical handcuffing attempts. Chief Martin says the Beverly Hills officer announced and deployed one set of probes, and there is at least one missed probe, rendering the cycle ineffective. The second set of probes in the Taser 7 was deployed, making proper connection, and a standard cycle was applied. Multiple commands were given to comply, or another cycle would be applied. Love again refused multiple commands to include continued physical resistance, and after warning, the second standard cycle was applied. Dispute over parked truck brings beating and arrest Officers then heard what sounded like Love saying, 'I am good' in a very calm manner. He also asked police to stop using force, in a much calmer manner, and he complied with handcuffing. Chief Martin says handcuff repositioning for suspect comfort was provided, and Love was placed in a seated position with a Waco Police officer providing back support. The American Medical Response ambulance service was notified shortly after Love was in custody. Upon their arrival, Love was outside the vehicle, seated, and was given access to them. He continued to be verbally argumentative and took very little part in assisting with his medical assessment by AMR to include telling them they don't need anything because he is good. Chief Martin says regardless of Love's lack of cooperation with AMR Ambulance service, he was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Once released, he was transported to the McLennan County Jail, where he was charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Family Violence and Resisting Arrest. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KWKT - FOX 44.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
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Waco PD to host career, mentoring and health event
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Many community organizations in Waco will be providing resources to youth, teens, and young adults at an upcoming event. The Community Opportunity Event (COE) at the Foster Pavilion will be hosted by the Waco Police Department's Neighborhood Engagement Team and Waco Parks and Recreation. The overall goal is to offer life skills, job opportunities, mentoring programs, mental and physical health information, general educational development, higher education scholarships and grant information to those who need them. The Southern Career Institute will be present to share valuable insights and services related to careers in the medical field, skilled trades, and truck driving. Their involvement will help connect attendees with training and career pathways that lead to long-term success. The event will take place at 650 S. University Parks Drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 3rd. For more information about the event, you can go here. You can also watch our interview above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Black History Month: The Woman Behind the Badge
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – One can say a police officer should embody a number of things – toughness, courage under fire, and the ability to act decisively in key moments. All of these things embody Waco Police Department chief Sheryl Victorian. I sat down with Waco's top cop to learn more about the woman behind the badge. 'Know that there's a stereotype for what police officers should look like, what police officers, police chiefs should look like, and how they should act. But I came in each and every day being authentically me,' Chief Victorian says. But all the 'shoulds' aside — this woman, who has dedicated more than 31 years to the police service, admits there's more than meets the eye. 'Introvert. People have a hard time believing that,' Chief Victorian says. Very hard to believe – from the woman who has made significant progress in protecting our city. 'We've seen a two percent reduction in violent crime over last year, and a nine percent reduction in nonviolent crime over last year,' Chief Victorian explains. 'These are the lowest numbers that we've seen since accurately recorded in 1993.' And before she was sworn in as the City of Waco's chief of police — on March 13th, 2021 — she didn't even realize she was making history. 'I just so happened to be the first female and the first African-American. But it's a total honor, and I just hope that I'm the last of the first,' Chief Victorian says. And just when you think you've figured her out… 'I never dreamed of being a children's author.' But that — she is. And it was all inspired by her love of getting to know her community. 'I love going into the schools and reading to kids and doing one of my visits,' Chief Victorian explains. 'I had a young lady say she didn't realize girls could be police chiefs. Let little girls understand and know that they can make great police chiefs.' And that's not all! 'Playwright. I am a playwright.' This lover of musicals, especially Hamilton, exudes that who she is and what defines her goes way beyond the badge and the uniform. And in spite of all her accolades, academic achievement, and awards – she knows it's all just skin deep. What's most important to her… 'Kindness, caring and being respectful,' Chief Victorian says. 'And leave a legacy of individuals knowing that they can reach this level, both as an African-American and as a female.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
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FBI in Search of Suspect in Hewitt Dr. Bank Robbery
Hewitt, TX (FOX 44) – The Waco Police Department and the FBI are looking for a suspect involved in an aggravated bank robbery. Around 11:25 A.M. this morning, Waco Police were dispatched to the 800 block of Hewitt Dr. Upon arrival officers learned a white male had stolen an undisclosed amount of money at gunpoint. No injuries were reported. From the investigation, detectives believe the suspect was driving a white Toyota Tundra and wearing white pants, a gray shirt, a gray jacket, and a black mask at the time of the robbery. If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 254-753-HELP (4357) where you can leave ananonymous tip, if that tip leads to an arrest, you could receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. A tip can also be sent to Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
