Category Archives: Crime

Another Pit Bull Attack in Wichita Falls

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Maynard

So, we have yet another pit bull attack in our fair city. This time, a 77-year old woman, out for a walk, was attacked by two pit bulls. According to the news, she was left a bloody mess! I think … Continue reading →

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Texas Castle Doctrine

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Maynard

AN ACT relating to the use of force or deadly force in defense of a person. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 9.01, Penal Code, is amended by adding Subdivisions (4) and … Continue reading →

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Militarized Police in Wichita Falls?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Maynard

I’ve noticed more than a few articles, in various online news sites across the country, concerning the trend of local police departments becoming more and more militarized. Much of it is a result of the enormous amount of funding, in … Continue reading →

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Wichita Falls Convenience Store Robbery – Foiled & Unfoiled

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Maynard

1982 – No great police work here, but a funny story anyway. I was on the night shift (3rd shift) patrolling the north side of town. I was traveling west on Old Iowa Park Road coming up on Harris Lane. … Continue reading →

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Hotmail Phishing Scam

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Maynard

Dear Account User, This Email is from Hotmail Customer Care and we are sending it to every Windows live Hotmail Email User Accounts Owner for safety. We are sorry to inform you that we are currently working on securing our … Continue reading →

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Wichita Falls Police Department – Rejected!

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Maynard

I had only been out of the Police Academy for a few months when I was called in to the station to see the Sergeant. What could I have done? I didn’t wreck the car. I didn’t shoot anything. I … Continue reading →

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Federal Trade Commission News 11-20-2011

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Maynard

News from the Federal Trade Commission for November 2011 (FTC reports are copyright-free) Tracked in A Flash An online ad network that uses cookies to track people’s browsing and deliver ads targeted to them has agreed to settle FTC charges … Continue reading →

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Wichita Falls: GPS Navigation – The End of Map Reading?

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Maynard

Will Anyone Be Able To Read A Map? GPS navigation commercials on TV are pretty common these days. If you know your “left” from your “right”, you can now find your way anywhere with the aid of a GPS receiver. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Newsletter from Texas Attorney General for 10-3-2011

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Maynard

Weekly AG Columns – October 2011 All That Glitters: Gold-Related Investment Scams Smartphone Security: Protect Against Hack Attacks Child Support Review Process (CSRP) All That Glitters: Gold-Related Investment Scams by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott For centuries, gold has been … Continue reading →

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The Chevy S-10 Affair

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Maynard

It was a long, long time ago. I was working nights. An officer or two got into a pursuit, probably over nothing more than a traffic violation. I really don’t remember. It wasn’t a drawn-out affair, lasting only a few … Continue reading →

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