The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) released its Central Division Newsletter for September 2025, highlighting ongoing efforts in crime prevention and public safety within key areas such as Downtown, Near Southside, and university neighborhoods.
The city is under new leadership with Police Chief Eddie Garcia, aiming to enhance safety and community collaboration.
Notable Crime Incidents Reported
Recent charges and arrests include a variety of offenses such as aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, burglary (including habitation and vehicle burglary), thefts, assaults, driving while intoxicated (DWI), unlawful carrying of weapons, and drug possession.
Specific cases from the past 24 hours show multiple arrests related to family violence, kidnapping with a deadly weapon, and criminal mischief among others.
Police Efforts and Community Engagement
FWPD emphasizes compliance inspections on boarding homes where repeated calls for police, fire, and medical services occur, aiming to protect vulnerable residents.
The department actively encourages community involvement through programs such as National Night Out to foster neighborhood safety and cooperation with first responders.
Resources and Reporting
Citizens are encouraged to stay informed with quarterly crime reports available via the Fort Worth Police Department’s website. Up-to-date crime maps and report searches can be accessed online for detailed information on crimes by location.
SOURCES
- (https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXFTWORTH/bulletins/3f0a552)
- (https://cjreports.tarrantcounty.com/Reports/JailedInmates/FinalPDF/01.PDF)
- (https://police.fortworthtexas.gov/Crime-Public-Info/Department-Reports/Crime-Reports)
