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7th suspect indicted in prostitution sting involving former Amarillo pastor
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (116+ words) President Donald Trump tours and gives remarks at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. CANYON, Texas (KVII) — A seventh man arrested in a prostitution sting involving a former Amarillo pastor was indicted. A Randall County grand jury…...
Man agrees to plead guilty after nearly 4 kilos of fentanyl found during traffic stop
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (266+ words) Packages were found during a March 20 traffic stop in Carson County, according to federal court records. Arturo Montes later agreed to plead guilty to federal fentanyl trafficking charges. (Illustration: ChatGPT) CASTRO COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — A California man agreed to plead…...
DWI suspect crashes into swimming pool after Amarillo police chase
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (129+ words) AMARILLO (KVII) — An Amarillo man was arrested after police said he led officers on a chase before crashing into dumpsters, a fence and a swimming pool. Amarillo police said officers attempted to stop a Chevrolet pickup around 12:20 a.m. Monday near…...
Father says remains found in Palo Duro Canyon are Marine missing since January 2025
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (181+ words) by Matthew Watkins & Jamie Burch, ABC 7 ARMSTRONG COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — The father of missing Marine veteran Gary Joseph “PJ” Marcantel Jr. says remains found during a search in Palo Duro Canyon are his son’s. Gary Marcantel Sr. said in a…...
Changes made to Amarillo PD camera policies following officer's termination, arrest
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (355+ words) AMARILLO (KVII) — Amarillo Police Chief Thomas Hover made several changes to the department’s camera policies following the termination and arrest of an officer accused of misusing Flock cameras to track a potential romantic rival. Officer Christian Eder was fired July…...
Florida dog daycare owner arrested after hidden camera found in bathroom
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (168+ words) NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A doggy daycare owner is behind bars after a hidden camera was found in a bathroom, capturing unsuspecting women and a child in various stages of undress. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office says its deputies responded…...
Amarillo City Council to discuss camera policy after former officer’s arrest
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (339+ words) AMARILLO (KVII) — Amarillo City Council will discuss the city’s use of public-safety and security cameras Tuesday, including existing policies and the possibility of creating a citywide policy. Police Chief Thomas Hover is scheduled to give the presentation. The meeting starts…...
POLL: Do you support renaming New Mexico to 'New America'?
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (136+ words) LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — On Labor Day weekend, President Donald Trump took to social media, suggesting renaming New Mexico "New America." The post appeared on Truth Social and featured a map of New Mexico showing the word "Mexico" crossed out with a…...
Former Amarillo police officer accused of misusing Flock cameras released on bond
1+ week, 4+ day ago (193+ words) AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The former Amarillo police officer accused of misusing Flock cameras was released on bond. Christian Eder, 29, turned himself in at the Potter County Detention Center sometime after 5 p.m. Tuesday. He was released just before 9 p.m. Eder is…...
Former Amarillo officer accused of misusing Flock cameras to track romantic rival
1+ week, 5+ day ago (197+ words) AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A technology meant to help Amarillo police solve crimes is now at the center of a criminal case in which a former officer is accused of using it to track someone for personal reasons. Christian Eder, a…...