22H29128 – Shooting

This press release is a summary of the facts and circumstances known at this time. The incident is still actively being investigated so the information provided in this press release is subject to change. Additional details will be released to the public as they become available.

On Sunday, September 18, 2022, at approximately 1:55 a.m., the Haltom City Police Department responded to the 1900 block of Bernice Street for a reported shooting. Witnesses reported to dispatch that there was a disturbance outside and that two victims had been shot. Officers arrived and located two deceased adult male victims. Both suspects had fled the scene before the arrival of our officers. Fort Worth PD assisted with scene security as the scene was processed. Haltom City officers, detectives and evidence technicians were able to identify two adult males in connection with this shooting and arrested one of them this morning. The Haltom City S.W.A.T. team, with assistance from North Richland Hills PD, took the second suspect into custody just before noon. Both suspects and their charges will be identified after they have been arraigned by a judge. This is still an ongoing investigation, and additional arrests and/or charges may be forthcoming. Information will be released as it becomes available.

The Major Case Unit of the Fort Worth Police Department has assumed responsibility for the criminal investigation. This is still an active crime scene and information will be released as the details emerge. The involved officers have been placed on paid administrative in accordance with policy.

Police are asking that anyone who might have information regarding this investigation, please contact the Fort Worth Police at 817-392-4439.

Update - Sept 19, 2022

The two suspects in this shooting have been identified and arrested. Israel Ayala of Fort Worth and Joseph Ovalle of Haltom City, both nineteen years old, have been charged with Capital Murder of Multiple Persons. This a capital felony that, if convicted, carries a penalty of life in prison without parole or the death penalty. Ovalle and Ayala are currently being held at the Tarrant County Jail on a $150,000 bond.

Update - Sept 20, 2022

On Sunday, September 18th, 2022, at approximately 1:55 a.m., the Haltom City Police Department responded to the 1900 block of Bernice for a reported shooting. Witnesses reported to dispatch that there was a disturbance which escalated, and shots were fired. Officers arrived and located two deceased adult male victims. They have been identified as 27-year-old Kevin Obando and 21-year-old Keith Obando. There is no indication that the two victims were involved in any type of criminal activity at the time of the shooting. The two suspects in this shooting have been identified and arrested.

Israel Ayala of Fort Worth and Joseph Ovalle of Haltom City, both nineteen years old, have been charged with Capital Murder of Multiple Persons. This a capital felony that, if convicted, carries a penalty of life in prison without parole or the death penalty. Ovalle and Ayala are currently being held at the Tarrant County Jail on a $150,000 bond. This is still an ongoing investigation, and additional arrests and/or charges may be forthcoming. Information will be released as it becomes available.

retired Corporal Tony Miller

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of retired Corporal Tony Miller #1193, of the Haltom City Police Department. At approximately 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 23, 2022 Tony tragically lost his life during a fire that occurred at his residence in Azle, Texas. He was 62 years old.

Corporal Miller joined the Haltom City Police Department in 1997 and retired after serving for 25 years. It is difficult to put into perspective the contributions this man made to our department and community during his long career. Tony started his career as a patrol officer and was later assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division as a detective. He promoted to the rank of Corporal and was assigned to numerous specialized units including Street Crimes which is an extension of CID, S.W.A.T., S.W.A.T. sniper, and instructed our department for many years as a firearms instructor.

Tony was an expert marksman, competition shooter, and loved all things related to firearms. After his retirement, Tony decided that retirement life was not for him, so he came back and accepted a job as a property technician. His smile, laughter, and wealth of knowledge will not soon be forgotten. We ask the citizens of Haltom to pray for Tony’s family, loved ones, friends, and fellow officers as they mourn this devastating loss.

CFS #22H35824 – Major accident/Traffic Advisory

On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Haltom City Police Department responded to the 5500 block of Denton Highway in response to a major accident. Witnesses reported to dispatch that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle and was lying in the roadway. Officers arrived and confirmed that an adult male had been struck and killed by at least one northbound vehicle. The HCPD traffic unit and detectives assigned to CID have taken over the primary investigation. Denton Highway/377 is closed from Loop 820 to Browning Boulevard. Please give our responders room to work and avoid the area by taking an alternate route. The driver(s) involved in this accident remained on-scene and have been cooperative with investigators.

The victim’s identity will not be released until the appropriate notifications have been made. This is still an ongoing investigation and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

22H23030 – Pursuit and Officer Involved Shooting

This press release is a summary of the facts and circumstances known at this time. The incident is still actively being investigated so the information provided in this press release is subject to change. Additional details will be released to the public as they become available.

At around 10:45 p.m., Haltom City Police Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 4200 block of Creech St. The vehicle failed to yield and led officers on a pursuit. The suspect vehicle came to a stop in the 2700 block of NE 28th St in Fort Worth. The suspect immediately exited the vehicle and presented a weapon towards our officers. Fearing for their lives, the officers fired at the suspect. The suspect continued to run, and our officers lost sight. Fort Worth Police arrived to assist in the search of the suspect. At this time, the suspect has not been located and there is no evidence that they have been wounded by the rounds fired by officers.

The Major Case Unit of the Fort Worth Police Department has assumed responsibility for the criminal investigation. This is still an active crime scene and information will be released as the details emerge. The involved officers have been placed on paid administrative in accordance with policy.

Police are asking that anyone who might have information regarding this investigation, please contact the Fort Worth Police at 817-392-4439.

Update - July 26, 2022

This press release is a summary of the facts and circumstances known at this time. The incident is still actively being investigated so the information provided in this press release is subject to change. Additional details will be released to the public as they become available.

At around 10:45 p.m., a Haltom City Police Officer observed a narcotics offense in the 4200 block of Creech St. The officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the involved vehicle, which failed to yield. The suspect led officers on a pursuit before coming to a stop in the 2700 block of NE 28th in Fort Worth. The suspect immediately exited the vehicle, aimed a rifle towards an officer, and fired a round. Fearing for their lives and the safety of the public, officers returned fire. The suspect continued to run, and our officers lost sight. Fort Worth Police arrived to assist in the search of the suspect and a perimeter was established. At around 3:50 a.m., the suspect was located in the 2200 block of Blandin St in Fort Worth after burglarizing a residence.

The suspect was taken into custody by Fort Worth Police and found to have an apparent minor injury to his upper body believed to be from a round fired by police. The suspect has not been arraigned but will be charged with Evading Arrest or Detention (State Jail Felony) and three counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Against a Peace Officer (1st Degree Felony). Additional charges are likely, and the suspect will be identified once seen by a magistrate.

The Major Case Unit of the Fort Worth Police Department has assumed responsibility for the criminal investigation. This is still an active crime scene and information will be released as the details emerge. The involved officers have been placed on paid administrative leave in accordance with policy.

Update - 22H20374

As of today, July 5th, we still have two officers receiving care at a local hospital and one recovering from home. These three officers were injured from gunfire during the July 2, 2022 shooting. The female citizen that was injured during the incident is still hospitalized and receiving treatment for her injuries. All involved officers have been placed on administrative leave per policy while the incident is being investigated by the Texas Rangers. We will not release information or respond to additional inquiries until the investigation is complete. This will protect the integrity of the investigation and ensure the most accurate information. Please be patient as this can be a lengthy process.

We will be holding a peer support debrief for the personnel that responded to this tragic incident. Additionally, we will conduct a second debrief for directly affected citizens. Critical incident debriefings conducted by peer supporters are the best practice in place now for addressing the immediate reactions to traumatic stress for first responders and others who were affected. Critical incident debriefing teams are made up of trained peer supporters who share a common background.

We want to thank everyone again for the outpouring of support. Please continue to pray for a speedy recovery for everyone involved. We have received a lot of requests wanting to know how to donate to Tabler, Avila, and Barton's families to help out with any unexpected and immediate needs. If you feel compelled, donations can be made to:

• Zelle:
• Venmo: @Nellie-whitmire
• Checks: James Whitmire

Prosperity Bank in Haltom City was kind enough to set up a bank account to receive these. We will divide the donations between these three.

Update - July 7, 2022

Corporal Tabler and Officer Avila will be released on July 8, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. from Medical City North Hills, located at 4401 Booth Calloway Road in North Richland Hills. They will then travel to the Medical City Fort Worth rehabilitation center located at 900 8th Street in Fort Worth.

We are proud of all three officers as they continue their fight through an exceedingly difficult healing process. The outpouring of support from the community, family, and friends has been amazing, and we are grateful. We will continue to give updates as these three heroes progress and ask for continued prayers for a speedy recovery. We would also like to thank our media partners for helping us to keep the public informed during this tragedy and for continuing to give us space during this difficult time.

Pursuit - 22H12454

On Thursday, April 28th, 2022, at approximately 8:55 p.m., a Haltom City PD patrol officer observed a tan passenger car, possibly a Nissan, driving erratically in the northeast portion of the city near Shipp Drive. The driver ran over a curb and then was seen weaving in and out of traffic. A traffic stop was initiated, but the driver fled onto NE Loop 820 heading west. The pursuit continued south on Interstate 35 where the driver exited 28th Street. The suspect cut through a parking lot in the 3200 block of Main Street and struck an adult male pedestrian who sustained significant injuries which required transport to a local hospital. The driver didn’t stop, but officers terminated the pursuit to render aid to the victim. The suspect later abandoned the vehicle nearby which was located by Fort Worth Police.

The suspect is still at large and is described as a Hispanic male in his late teens or early twenties, dark brown hair, red shirt, baggy jeans and white shoes. Haltom City and Fort Worth police are working together to process the scene, conduct interviews with witnesses, and gather evidence that will help to identify this person. If anyone has information related to this incident, please contact the Haltom City Police at 817-222-7000. This is still an ongoing investigation, and additional arrests and/or charges may be forthcoming. Information will be released as it becomes available

Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual – 5700 block of Bonnie Wayne St.

21-year-old Daniel Loya was arrested on 03/18/2022 and charged with: Texas Penal Code - 22.04 Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual. The shooting resulted in the injury to an elderly citizen.

On Sunday, February 20, 2022, at approximately 8:30 A.M., the Haltom City Police Department responded to the 5700 block of Bonnie Wayne Street after receiving reports of gunfire in the area. Another caller reported that his neighbor had been injured during the shooting. Officers secured the area and discovered one house that had multiple bullet holes caused by handgun rounds. The victim inside the home was struck by one of the bullets, but only sustained minor injury. There was no one else inside the home during the incident.

Shooting – 3500 Eatridge Dr.

On Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at approximately 3:11 p.m., the Haltom City Police Department responded to the 3500 block of Eastridge Dr after receiving a call about gunfire in the area. When officers arrived, they found several vehicles and a house had been struck by bullets in an apparent drive-by shooting. Unfortunately, a juvenile inside the residence was injured by the gunfire. The juvenile was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Haltom City Detectives and Evidence Technicians are on the scene and actively working to develop suspect information. At this time, we are not aware of a motive for this crime.

This is still an ongoing investigation, and additional arrests and/or charges may be forthcoming. Information will be released as it becomes available. If anyone has information related to this incident, please contact the Haltom City Police at 817-222-7000. This is still an ongoing investigation and information will be released as it becomes available.

UPDATE - February 18, 2022

Within hours of the shooting on February 16, 2022, Haltom City Police were able to locate and arrest the suspected shooter. Jesus Vela-Alferez, a 46-year-old male, was taken into custody without incident at a residence in Fort Worth. The father of the injured young girl and Vela-Alferez had a pre-existing business relationship. It is believed this shooting was in response to a business dispute. Vela-Alferez has been charged with four counts of Deadly Conduct and one count of Injury to a Child.Both charges are Third Degree Felonies, and each carries a potential sentence of between two and ten years in prison.

If anyone has information related to this incident, please contact the Haltom City Police at 817-222-7000. This is still an ongoing investigation, and additional arrests and/or charges may be forthcoming. Information will be released as it becomes available.

Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon

 On Friday, February 18th, 2022, at approximately 11:30 p.m., our victim from Dallas drove to Haltom City to meet up and purchase some expensive jeans listed on an OfferUp ad. The purchase was planned to occur at an apartment complex located in the 5600 block of Coventry Park Drive. The victim was initially suspicious of the transaction due to the late hour but decided to proceed anyway. As the seller approached the victim's vehicle it was clear that the jeans were not as described, and the sale was not going as planned. The victim decided to drive off and the suspect pulled out a pistol and began shooting. The victim's vehicle was struck multiple times. One of the rounds made it through the vehicle and lodged in the victim's jacket. The bullet luckily had lost enough velocity to not penetrate through the jacket and only bruised the victim. CID and Crime Scene were both notified and assisted with processing the scene.

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Pursuit – 3500 Haltom Rd.

On Thursday, March 17, 2022, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the Haltom City Police Department responded to a residence in the 5000 block of Monna St. in reference to a disturbance. When officers arrived, they found an agitated female in the front yard. While the officer tried to speak with the female, she got into a vehicle and led officers on a pursuit. During the pursuit, the female intentionally struck a police vehicle and attempted to strike several officers. Due to the female’s violent and erratic behavior and to protect the citizens that had gathered outside to observe the pursuit, a Pursuit Intervention Technique was utilized. This led to the female’s vehicle striking a tree and coming to a stop in the 3500 block of Haltom Rd. Officers immediately provided first aid until medical personnel arrived. The female was transported to a local hospital where she is being treated for what appear to be non-life-threatening injuries. Due to the extent of her medical injuries, she is being released to medical personnel.

This is still an ongoing investigation and information will be released as it becomes available. Criminal charges are anticipated and will be determined after a thorough investigation.

If anyone has information related to this incident, please contact the Haltom City Police at 817-222-7000.

Deceased Person – Buffalo Ridge Trail

On Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at approximately 5:20 p.m., the Haltom City Police Department responded to the Buffalo Ridge Trails near Black Dr. in reference to an injured person. When officers arrived, they found a 54-year-old male laying unresponsive next to a bicycle. Officers and medical personnel provided first aid but were unable to resuscitate the male. Haltom City Detectives and Evidence Technicians are on-scene. From the initial investigation, it appears that the injuries were caused by a bicycle accident and there is no evidence of foul play. The name of the male is being withheld until his family has been notified.

If anyone has information related to this incident, please contact the Haltom City Police at 817-222-7000. This is still an ongoing investigation and information will be released as it becomes available.

Shooting – False Alarm/Report at Haltom Middle School

On Wednesday, February 09, 2022, at approximately 12:25 p.m., the Haltom City Police Department was made aware that Haltom Middle School had been placed into a lock-down. The lock-down was initiated after the school office received a phone call stating that an armed intruder was on campus. Police officers quickly entered the school and began the process of ensuring the safety of those inside. After the school was thoroughly and systematically checked, it was determined that no threat existed.

An investigation into the source of the original call was initiated. Investigators have identified a juvenile that made the call as a "prank." This juvenile is not a student of or otherwise affiliated with Birdville ISD. Making a False Alarm or Report involving a public school is a State Jail Felony. Due to the suspect being a minor, we are unable to release any additional information at this time. This is still an ongoing investigation, and additional arrests and/or charges may be forthcoming. Information will be released as it becomes available.

Major Collision – Denton Highway and Webster St

 On Friday, December 3, 2021, at approximately 5:35 p.m. Haltom City police department was notified of a possible intoxicated driver. The suspect, later identified as 18-year-old Tanner Dodson, reportedly had struck two vehicles in separate hit-and-run collisions. As officers arrived in the area, they were able to locate the suspect’s vehicle at a local restaurant. As the officer approached Dodson in the parked vehicle, he fled the scene north on Denton Highway. Dodson’s vehicle entered the intersection of Webster St and Denton Highway at a high rate of speed, striking a vehicle. This collision resulted in four vehicles being damaged.

The driver that was initially struck by Dodson’s vehicle had to be extricated from their vehicle by the Haltom City Fire Department. Subsequently, the driver was transported to a local hospital for their injuries and listed in serious condition. Dodson sustained severe injuries from the collision and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Dodson was placed under arrest and a blood search warrant was executed based on evidence of intoxication. Due to the severe extent of Dodson’s injuries, he was released from custody. Charges, including Intoxication Assault (3rd Degree Felony) and Evading Arrest/Detention with a Vehicle, are anticipated and will result in an arrest warrant being issued for Dodson.

This is still an ongoing investigation, and additional arrests and/or charges may be forthcoming. Information will be released as it becomes available.

Homicide – North Park

Update - November 25, 2021

All three suspects linked to the homicides that occurred on November 15, 2021 are now in custody. As stated in an earlier release, one male juvenile was arrested shortly after the offense occurred. The second suspect, 17-year-old Rylin Montgomery turned himself in yesterday and is being held in the Tarrant County Jail on a $750,000 bond. Our last suspect, another male juvenile, was arrested earlier this morning by the El Paso Police Department.

Over the last 10 days, officers and detectives have worked tirelessly to piece together this horrific tragedy. They used all available resources and partnered with other agencies, including the U.S. Marshal's Task Force, to apprehend these three subjects. Today we are thankful, but there is still work to be done. We hope this news brings a bit of peace to the victim's families and those affected by these senseless acts.

Additional updates will be posted as information is released.

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Update - November 22, 2021

This press release is a summary of the facts and circumstances known at the time. The incident is still actively being investigated so the information provided in this press release is subject to change. Additional details will be released to the public as they become available.

Investigators have been working around the clock to compile evidence, conduct interviews, and follow up on leads in reference to last Monday's shooting at North Park that left two local students dead.

Police have arrested one male juvenile and identified a second male juvenile and one male adult. The adult male has been identified as 17-year-old Rylin Montgomery. Warrants have been issued for both subjects that are not already in custody. All three subjects are being charged with Capital Murder. Additional updates will be posted as information is released.

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Update - November 16, 2021

On Monday, November 15, 2021, at around 3:30 p.m., Haltom City officers were notified of a shooting near the basketball court of North Park, a city park located at 5220 Denton Hwy. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found two deceased males with gunshot wounds. The victims have been identified as Daijhuan Jones of North Richland Hills (age 16) and Isaiah Mendoza of Haltom City (age 17). Daijhuan was a student at Birdville High School and Isaiah attended Winfree Academy in North Richland Hills. We have been in contact with Birdville ISD and Winfree Academy and offer our full support as they process this tragic loss. Both campuses have made counselors available for students and staff.

While we are still working to determine a motive for this crime, we do not believe there is an on-going threat to the public. Out of an abundance of caution, you may see increased police presence at local school campuses.

As investigators continue to work through leads and compile data, we ask for your help. If you have any information that might aid in this investigation, please contact us Haltom City Police at 817-222- 7000 or Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS. You may also visit https://469tips.com to submit anonymous information.

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Homicide – North Park

Initial Press Release

On Monday, November 15, 2021, at around 3:30 p.m., Haltom City officers were notified of a shooting near the basketball court of North Park, a city park located at 5220 Denton Hwy. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found two deceased males with gunshot wounds. The males have not been identified at this time but appear to be between 15-22 years of age. We are unaware of the motive for this crime and no suspects were located at the scene.

Our detectives are working diligently to locate any suspects and we ask anyone with information regarding this incident to please contact Detective St. John at 817-222-7032 or . This is an ongoing and active investigation, and as such, more information will be released as it becomes available.

Passing of Haltom City Police Officer

On October 27, 2021, our city lost one of our very best, and we are heartbroken. Officer Kris Hutchison passed away after a long battle with Covid-19.

Kris served for four years in the United States Marine Corps before entering law enforcement in 2014. Kris served close to five years with the Haltom City Police Department. He also served with the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office and the Kennedale Police Department. Most recently, “Hutch” as we know him, served as a school resource officer; he loved helping kids.

Please keep Officer Hutchison’s family, as well as our entire police community, in your thoughts as we all try to find comfort, hope, and peace in these trying times. He leaves behind his wife, son and daughter, and many other family and friends. We have established a communication liaison who can be reached at 817-222-7100. A GoFundMe account has been created to help his family through this difficult time. We have a dedicated communication liaison assigned who can be reached at 817-222-7100. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

To honor Kris “Hutch” Hutchison #1306, we have parked his patrol vehicle at the front of our Police Department building, located at 5110 Broadway Avenue. We welcome those wishing to pay their respects to our fallen hero to visit anytime. We mourn with you during this difficult time and ask for continued support from our community.

Update - November 2, 2021

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. for Officer Kris Hutchison #1306. The service will take place at Northwood Church located at 1870 Rufe Snow in Keller. We appreciate those who showed their support last night during the candlelight vigil and we ask for continued support in the coming days. There will be a live stream to view the services tomorrow using the following link: https://northwooddfw.online.church.

Update - October 29, 2021

We want to thank everyone for the outpouring of support since the passing of Officer Kris Hutchison. We serve the best community and they have stepped up as they always do. Our partnering agencies are here, shoulder to shoulder with us, providing their assistance, resources, and guidance as we continue to provide services to our citizens.

The timeline for events to honor Hutch is listed below. Please continue to pray, support one another, and know that we are with you.

• Monday, November 1, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. - A candlelight vigil will be held at the Haltom City Veterans Memorial located at 3113 Haltom Road (Haltom Road Park).
• Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. - Visitation at Northwood Church located at 1870 Rufe Snow in Keller.
• Wednesday, November 3, at 11:00 a.m. - Funeral service being held at Northwood Church located at 1870 Rufe Snow in Keller.

Deceased Person

At just after 1:00 p.m. this morning, officers received information about an adult male found under the NE Loop 820 bridge at Denton Highway. The report came from a citizen who was walking down by the golf course and found the man. The witness asked another citizen to call 911 from the nearby apartment complex. Officers searched under the bridge and located a male, appearing to be in his early to mid-fifties, who was unresponsive. Haltom City Fire personnel assisted, and the man was pronounced deceased a short time later.

The subject’s name will not be released until he has been positively identified and sufficient efforts have been made to notify immediate family members. The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) and Crime Scene Unit were called to the scene and have assumed the investigation. More information will be released as the investigation continues and details emerge.

Police are asking that anyone who might have information regarding this investigation, please contact Haltom City Police at 817-222-7000.

The Haltom City Police Department is a professional organization committed to excellence, integrity, compassion and vigilance. We will partner with the community and selflessly commit ourselves to making Haltom City a better place to live, work and visit.

Aggravated Sexual Assault

At just before 3:00 a.m. on July 28, 2021, officers responded to the 3900 block of Broadway Avenue for an aggravated sexual assault that had just occurred. Officers met with the female victim who reported being sexually assaulted by a black male approximately 6 feet tall, medium to thin build, 35-40 years of age, short black hair (possibly a fade), clean shaven and wearing a white or yellow t-shirt. The subject used a handgun during the commission of the offense.

Working together with other agencies, citizens and businesses, we have obtained several video clips and still images of a vehicle of interest and a composite sketch of the suspect. As investigators continue to work through leads and compile data, we ask for your help. If you have any information that might aid in this investigation, please contact us. Crime Stoppers is offering $1,000 for any information that leads to the arrest or clearance of this case. If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, please contact Haltom City Police at 817-222-7000 or Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS.

The Haltom City Police Department is a professional organization committed to excellence, integrity, compassion and vigilance. We will partner with the community and selflessly commit ourselves to making Haltom City a better place to live, work and visit.

Deceased Person - Big Fossil Creek

On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Haltom City Officers responded to the area just east of Dogleg Circle and Fairway Circle for a possible body found in Big Fossil Creek. Officers, Detectives, and Fire Department personnel worked together and were able to retrieve a deceased adult male from the creek. The initial investigation does not indicate any foul play. Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s made the scene and are working to positively identify the person and the cause of death. His name will be released by the Medical Examiner after his family has been notified.

Anyone with information, please contact Detective Junker at 817-222-7028. This is an ongoing investigation, and as such, more information will be released as it becomes available.

The Haltom City Police Department is a professional organization committed to excellence, integrity, compassion and vigilance. We will partner with the community and selflessly commit ourselves to making Haltom City a better place to live, work and visit.

UPDATE - Jan 28, 2021

Arrests Made: Murder – 4200 Northern Cross Blvd.

On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, Haltom City Detectives arrested two 14 year old juvenile males in connection with the murder of Ryan Munsie at an apartment complex in the 4200 block of Northern Cross. Robbery appears to be the motive in the case, and Munsie sustained a fatal stab wound to her neck during the attack. Haltom City Detectives and Officers had been working non-stop since Saturday to develop leads and identify any suspects in this case. Detectives were able to discover evidence that linked the two juveniles to the offense. SWAT team members were able to take the juveniles into custody without incident at an apartment complex in the 3600 block of Tanacross in Fort Worth. Both juveniles were transported to the Tarrant County Juvenile Justice Center in Fort Worth after their arrest. They face charges of Capital Murder. Because they are juveniles, their names will not be released.

UPDATE - Jan 25, 2021

Murder – 4200 Northern Cross Blvd.

On Monday, January 25, 2021, the Tarrant County Medical Examiner identified the victim in this case as Ryan Munsie, 31 years of age, of Fort Worth. She was working as a delivery driver for a meal delivery service when this offense occurred. Crime Stoppers Tarrant County has issued a $1,250 reward for information that leads to an arrest for the person or persons responsible for this crime. Anyone that has information about this offense can call Crime Stoppers Tarrant County at 817-469-8477 or the detective assigned to the case, Corporal Miller, at 817-222-7027. Tips can also be submitted online through Crime Stoppers Tarrant County at www.469tips.com or through mobile app by downloading P3 Tips. For investigative purposes, the cause of death is being withheld at this time at the request of the assigned detectives.

The Haltom City Police Department would like to remind everyone, especially delivery drivers, to be vigilant in your surroundings in your everyday activities and when in unfamiliar areas. Call the police department to report any suspicious individuals or suspicious activities.

Murder – 4200 Northern Cross Blvd.

On Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 9:35 p.m., Haltom City Officers responded to a report of person lying in the breezeway in front of the caller’s apartment. The caller said the person had obvious signs of trauma. Officers arrived on scene and found a female (unknown age) lying on the floor of the breezeway with signs of trauma. Haltom City Fire Department and MedStar Ambulance personnel arrived on scene, but the female was pronounced deceased at the scene. Haltom City Detectives and Crime Scene personnel were called to the scene to conduct their investigation. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner will release the name of the female once notification has been made to immediate family members.

This is an ongoing investigation, and updated information will be released when it becomes available.

Sergeant Eric Peters

817-222-7143

The Haltom City Police Department is a professional organization committed to excellence, integrity, compassion and vigilance. We will partner with the community and selflessly commit ourselves to making Haltom City a better place to live, work and visit.

Train Incident – (near 6100 Denton Hwy.)

On Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at around 4:00 p.m., Haltom City Police Officers were notified of a pedestrian that was struck by a train near 6100 Denton Hwy. Officers located an adult, white male with significant injuries and no signs of life. The male was pronounced deceased by medical personnel. At this time, we are working to identify the male and the reason he was on the tracks in unknown. The train was operated by United Pacific.

The employees on the train were uninjured and are cooperating in the investigation. The impact to traffic is minimal and the only intersection blocked is at Whitecreek Dr. and Huddleston St. Please use Huddleston St. to Western Center Blvd. as a detour for the time being. We expect the train to be able to regain operations shortly.

Detective Matt Spillane

817-222-7029

The Haltom City Police Department is a professional organization committed to excellence, integrity, compassion and vigilance. We will partner with the community and selflessly commit ourselves to making Haltom City a better place to live, work and visit.

Robbery - Taco Casa (3160 Denton Hwy.)

On Saturday, January 23, 2021 at around 11:00 p.m., Haltom City Police Officers were informed of a robbery that occurred at the Taco Casa restaurant (3160 Denton Hwy.). Several employees were inside the store preparing to close when the suspect was observed by the back door. The suspect then demanded money and indicated he had a weapon underneath his jacket. The suspect threatened the employees if they did not give him the money from the safe and the employees, fearing for their lives, complied. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money before leaving the store on foot. A search of the area was unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, standing approximately 5'10’’ with a medium build, and wearing black hoodie, dark pants, blue or black face mask, and gloves. If you have any information on this incident, please contact Detective Trevino at 817-222-7035 or .

Detective Matt Spillane

817-222-7029

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Pursuit - 4400 Eileen St.

On Saturday, December 26, 2020, at 7:35 p.m., Haltom City officers attempted to stop a gray 2019 Hyundai passenger car in the 4400 block of Eileen St. The driver of the vehicle failed to yield, and the officers engaged in a pursuit of the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle led officers west into Fort Worth, back east through the mid-cities, south into Arlington and east through Grand Prairie into Dallas. The driver exited the freeway and led officers through the surface streets of Southwest Dallas. The vehicle slowed in the area of Interstate 35 and Church Street, where the driver attempted to flee on foot. Officers were able to apprehend him after a short foot pursuit. The 37 year old female passenger did not flee the vehicle when it came to a stop. She was released at the scene. The 42 year old male driver faces charges of Evading Arrest/Detention with a Vehicle and Evading Arrest/Detention for fleeing on foot. He also had outstanding parole violation warrants for Evading Arrest/Detention with a Vehicle and Resisting Arrest. The driver was transported back to the North Richland Hills Jail where he was released to their custody. He will be identified after he is arraigned on these charges.

Sergeant Eric Peters

817-222-7143

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Pursuit/Major Collision – 6125 E. Belknap St.

On Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 3:55 a.m., Haltom City Officers attempted to stop a gray 2018 Kawasaki motorcycle which was reported stolen from Lewisville. The operator and back passenger of the motorcycle failed to stop, and a short pursuit was initiated eastbound in the 5600 block of Webster from Denton Highway. The motorcycle continued eastbound on Webster through the neighborhood. At the intersection of Willowcrest and Broadway, the motorcycle went southbound through the parking lot of the Birdville Stadium, 6125 E. Belknap. While going through the parking lot, the motorcycle struck a speed bump, and the operator and passenger were ejected from the motorcycle. Neither the operator nor the passenger was wearing a helmet. The 34-year-old male operator was taken by MedStar ambulance to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth with serious injuries. The 31-year-old female passenger was taken to Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth with life threatening injuries. Traffic investigators and Crime Scene personnel were called to the scene to conduct their investigation. Any charges will be determined after their initial investigation is complete.

This is an ongoing investigation, and more information will be released as it becomes available.

Sergeant Eric Peters

817-222-7143

The Haltom City Police Department is a professional organization committed to excellence, integrity, compassion and vigilance. We will partner with the community and selflessly commit ourselves to making Haltom City a better place to live, work and visit.

Fatality Collision - 5100 NE Loop 820 (eastbound)

On Friday, September 4, 2020, at approximately 7:40 a.m., Haltom City Officers responded to a report of a major collision in the 5100 block of NE Loop 820 eastbound. Upon arrival, officers saw three vehicles that had been involved in the collision. A brown Nissan Altima was on the inside shoulder disabled with a flat tire. A silver Ford Focus was sitting in front of the Nissan, and one of the occupants of the Focus was out of the vehicle helping the driver of the Nissan change the tire. A white Ford F150 was eastbound in the inside lane. The driver of the Ford F150 said he lost control of his vehicle while reaching for a water bottle, and his vehicle veered to the left. The vehicle rode up the inside barrier and struck the back of the Nissan causing the vehicle to launch into the air. The front of the Ford F150 came down on the back of the Ford Focus collapsing the passenger compartment of the Ford Focus. The female driver of the Ford Focus was sitting in the driver’s seat and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Three males were transported to area hospitals. One of the males that was changing the tire was transported to John Peter Smith Hospital, and the other male that was changing the tire was transported to Harris Methodist Hospital. Both of those males had life threatening injuries. The driver of the Ford F150 was transported to John Peter Smith Hospital with minor injuries. Traffic Investigators and Crime Scene were called to the scene to conduct their investigation. The eastbound lanes on NE Loop 820 were expected to be closed for approximately two hours at the time of this release. Traffic was diverted onto the Haltom Road bypass of the service road or onto the eastbound TEXpress lanes. The deceased driver of the Ford Focus will be identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office once notification of family members has been made.

This is an ongoing investigation, and more details will be released as they become available.

Sergeant Eric Peters

817-222-7143

The Haltom City Police Department is a professional organization committed to excellence, integrity, compassion and vigilance. We will partner with the community and selflessly commit ourselves to making Haltom City a better place to live, work and visit.

Fatality Collision – 5400 NE Loop 820 (Eastbound)

On Sunday, August 30, 2020, at approximately 8:35 p.m., Haltom City Officers responded to a report of a wrong way driver traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of the 5600 block of NE Loop 820. Witnesses reported a blue Chevy pickup was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of NE Loop 820. As officers started to arrive in the area, they drove upon a crash that had just occurred in the 5400 block of NE Loop 820 eastbound. The two vehicles involved, a gray BMW passenger car and a blue Chevrolet Silverado pickup, were sitting on the inside lane and shoulder of NE Loop 820. The BMW was starting to catch fire. Officers were able to pull two occupants of the BMW out of the wreckage before the vehicle caught fire further; however, they were unsuccessful in removing the third passenger from the vehicle. The occupant of the pickup was pulled away from the fire. All three occupants of the BMW, an adult male, an adult female, and a minor female, were pronounced deceased at the scene. The sole occupant of the pickup was taken by CareFlight to Harris Methodist in Fort Worth with life threatening injuries. It is believed that alcohol was a factor in the collision. Traffic investigators, crime scene, and detectives were called to the scene to conduct their investigation.

The male driver of the gray BMW has been identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office as Favian Chavez Garcia, 35, of Dallas. The other two occupants of the vehicle have not been identified, yet.

The suspect, Sione Pitone Nusi, 45 years of age from Irving, faces three counts of Intoxication Manslaughter. He was seen by a magistrate, today, and his bond has been set at $100,000 for each count ($300,000 total). He remains in-custody in the intensive care unit of Harris Methodist in Fort Worth. No mugshot was available due to him being in the hospital.

Sergeant Eric Peters

817-222-7143

The Haltom City Police Department is a professional organization committed to excellence, integrity, compassion and vigilance. We will partner with the community and selflessly commit ourselves to making Haltom City a better place to live, work and visit.