Fentanyl dealer connected to Carrollton 13-year-old's death pleads guilty
A drug dealer who sold fentanyl to a Carrollton middle schooler, who later overdosed and died, has pleaded guilty to a federal crime.
Suspected Carrollton drug dealers could face murder charges
Last week's arrest of two suspected drug dealers in Carrollton may be one of the first cases in Texas where a murder charge could apply. That's because of a new law allowing for the charge if certain drugs are sold leading to death.
2 charged in connection with fentanyl overdose death of Carrollton 15-year-old
Two people have been charged in connection with the fentanyl overdose death of a 15-year-old girl in Carrollton.
Gov. Abbott signs multiple fentanyl-related bills into law
Gov. Abbott signed multiple fentanyl-related bills. The bill with the biggest impact on dealers is House Bill 6.
Fentanyl trafficker tied to juvenile overdoses in Carrollton pleads guilty to drug crimes
Court documents say that Villanueva admitted to distributing more than 200,000 fentanyl pills over six months.
Carrollton firefighter's widow reunited with lost coin honoring his service
A heartwarming reunion! A treasured 30-year commemorative coin was reunited with the widow of a Carrollton firefighter this week.
Rowlett man sentenced to 43 years in prison for stalking, murdering ex-girlfriend
Andrew Beard, who was in a bitter custody dispute with his 24-year-old ex-girlfriend Alyssa Burkett, admitted to killing her in a Carrollton parking lot.
2 more arrests made in fentanyl ring that killed 3 Carrollton teens, feds say
Two more people have been charged in connection with a fentanyl ring in Carrollton that led to three students' deaths and several more juvenile hospitalizations.
Allen Outlets Shooting: Hundreds attend funeral for the Cho family
Five days after a gunman killed eight people and injured others at the Allen Premium Outlets, mourners gathered in Carrollton to celebrate the lives of the Cho family members who died. Their extended family shared a message for the public.
Carrollton hosting Star Wars-themed 'May the 4th' event
The city of Carrollton is calling for all Jedis, Siths, droids and Wookies to make an appearance at a special Star Wars-themed May the 4th event.
Man who murdered boss in Carrollton bus barn sentenced to 30 years in prison
Gerardo Alvarez spent several years on the run before he was arrested by Mexican authorities and the U.S. Marshals service in 2020.
Parents of fentanyl overdose victims discuss new laws to prevent more tragedies
Parents at the roundtable had a chance to share their stories with Sen. John Cornyn and Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot.
North Texans hit Texas Two Step jackpot
10 people matched all 5 numbers in last Thursday's drawing. It is only the second-time in the history of the game that 10 players hit the jackpot in the same drawing.
Narcan used to revive Carrollton middle school student
Staff members at Dewitt Perry Middle School in Carrollton used Narcan to revive a student after an apparent fentanyl overdose Wednesday.
2 killed in wrong-way crash on I-35E in Carrollton
Two people were killed and a third was taken to the hospital after a wrong-way crash on I-35E in Carrollton early Sunday morning.
Flower Mound 18-year-old accused of supplying fentanyl-laced pills to teen dealers
Federal investigators arrested Brinson Wednesday, describing him as a major supplier of deadly fentanyl-laced pills being used by middle and high school students in Carrollton.
Another Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD student overdoses on fentanyl
On the same day federal authorities announced a fourth arrest related to deadly drug sales in Carrollton last Friday, a student at RL Turner High School became unresponsive after ingesting a pill, requiring a dose of a lifesaving drug called Narcan. That student did survive.
Carrollton man charged after allegedly using arrest of fentanyl suspects to advertise his own drugs
A Carrollton man is facing federal charges after investigators say he used the arrest of two alleged drug traffickers to promote the sale of his own drugs.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD discusses fentanyl with families
Parents and members of the Carrollton community expressed concerns over the district’s response to the string of student overdoses from fentanyl-laced pills.
Vigil held for 14-year-old overdose victim of Carrollton fentanyl drug ring
14-year-old Jose Alberto Perez was a student at long middle school in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. His family came forward to talk about his overdose.