Mesquite park shooting leaves 2 young men injured
Police were called to City Lake Park near Gross Street and Galloway Avenue just before 2 p.m. Friday. Witnesses say there was a group of young people gathered at the park before the shooting happened.
Intricate work of art adorns new Dallas County government building
Intricate tiny details showcasing unity within diversity make up a massive work of art inside Dallas County’s newest government building.
Mom warned Mesquite school hours before daughter was sexually assaulted: affidavit
Mesquite police have released disturbing new details about a sexual assault that happened on the Horn High School campus involving a man who is not a student.
Victim fires back in Mesquite drive-by shooting, police say
The victim, who said he does not know the shooters or their motive, returned fire after being targeted in a drive-by shooting in Mesquite.
Mesquite high school student sexually assaulted in bathroom by man who sneaked into campus: police
Police say the Seagoville man bypassed security at Horn High School after a student allowed him in through a locked exterior door.
North Texas communities come together to honor veterans
Communities across North Texas held celebrations to honor our nation's veterans.
Mesquite teacher accused of grooming student, 14, spending the night with her at school
Police say video evidence shows the now-former 54-year-old teacher spending the night with a 14-year-old girl at school during the summer break. Kids told police he would give the middle school student rides, visit her outside of school, buy her gifts and inappropriately touch her.
Trackdown: Mesquite storage unit burglary suspect captured
Mesquite police have arrested one of the suspects featured in a recent episode of FOX 4’s Trackdown.
Mesquite police shooting near Poteet High School delays classes
The start of school was delayed at Poteet High School on Monday because of an officer-involved shooting near the campus.
Police searching for 2 Mesquite carjacking suspects
Two Mesquite carjacking suspects are on the run after an overnight police chase.
Trackdown: Help find the Mesquite storage unit burglars
In Mesquite, police believe two burglars are responsible for breaking into at least 17 storage units. Police say they got a clear picture of one of the suspects.
Mesquite man killed while walking to grocery store remembered as loving family man
52-year-old Alan Belcher was his 90-year-old mother's primary caregiver and often walked to the Albertsons to pick up groceries and medicine. He was hit and killed by an alleged drunk driver on Saturday.
18-year-old charged with intoxication manslaughter after deadly Mesquite crash
An 18-year-old who police say was drunk behind the wheel hit and killed a man in Mesquite on Saturday night.
Dallas crime scene analyst killed in Fort Worth crash
The Dallas Police Department is mourning the death of a crime scene analyst who worked alongside detectives to gather critical evidence to help build their cases.
Mexican national wanted for Mesquite woman’s murder
The hunt is on for a fugitive wanted for murdering a Mesquite mother of four in front of her kids. Authorities believe the suspect, who is a Mexican national, may be hiding out in Mexico.
Mesquite police respond to possible drowning call involving 4-year-old
Mesquite police officers responded to a possible drowning call involving a child on Saturday morning.
North Texas superintendent uses police background to make sure students stay safe
Superintendent Staci Weaver, now in her fourth year at Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy, was a Florida police officer in the 90s and early 2000s. She now uses her experience to teach others about safety.
Mesquite officer, Rowlett marshal arrested for targeting alleged stalker, arsonist with violence
Investigators say a frightening escalation involving arson and stalking led a Mesquite police officer and his city marshal father to break the law and target their alleged perpetrator with violence.
List: 5 North Texas cities offer best quality of life in the state, 1 among the worst
When it comes to quality of life in the Lone Star State, five North Texas cities are setting the standards.
DNA evidence, detective's determination lead to arrest in 2014 rape case
Mesquite police are crediting DNA evidence and the determination of its lead investigator with the recent arrest of a man they say beat and raped a disabled woman in 2014.