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Wednesday, February 06, 2013  APD releases crime statistics for 2012, showing a 5% decrease in overall crime.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  A 40-year-old man was arrested on charges stemming from a vehicle pursuit and forgery that happened on Tuesday, according to Amarillo Police.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Suspect leads police on a chase on and off the streets of Amarillo

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  FACT CHECK: The Amarillo Police Department has confirmed the rumors circulating on social media about a wandering rapist in Amarillo are not true.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  Amarillo Police give tips on keeping your child safe.

Friday, April 06, 2012  A family's fight to recover their dog stolen weeks ago

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  The Supreme Court ruled Monday that jail authorities may strip search people arrested for even minor offenses.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Two children in the US are killed each week by a car that is backing up and 70% of these accidents are caused by a parent or family member.

Friday, January 27, 2012  Amarillo Police are investigating the burglary of Swaff Autos on the corner of 27th and Kentucky.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  The Amarillo Police Department could soon be getting a purchasing contract of more than $50,000 dollars to purchase 10 new in-car video cameras.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Monday, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended cell phone use while driving be banned, even for hands-free devices.

Saturday, December 03, 2011  We're getting closer to Christmas and many of you are shopping online which means your purchases will be delivered soon. In year's past, thieves have been known to follow those delivery trucks and take your merchandise after it was dropped on the doorstep.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Federal authorities recently shut down 150 websites accused of selling knock-off or pirated merchandise to online shoppers, and the government seized the domain names of more 350 sites.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  You can almost smell the turkey now, and the stuffing and the pumpkin pie, but with the holidays come situations that can be tricky and a little dangerous.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  An Amarillo homeowner is angry that a vehicle crashed into his house after being pursued by police.