North Texas man accused of tampering with evidence months after teen drowned on lake
Lucas Roper, 19, was arrested on July 9, 2026, nearly three months after Daniel Erving drowned.
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Lucas Roper, 19, was arrested on July 9, 2026, nearly three months after Daniel Erving drowned.
Investigators from more than 90 agencies worked together to uncover online abuse and locate previously unknown victims.
Authorities say the pair face Class A misdemeanor assault charges after an April incident at a Ridge Road business.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Police said there were no signs of foul play or trauma.
A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a crash on I-30 in Rowlett launched him into oncoming traffic early Sunday morning, police say.
The Rowlett Police Department said 17-year-old Xavier Sen'cer Stevenson is wanted for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.
An "erratic" driver jumped into Lake Ray Hubbard and and the responding Rowlett officer was hit by a suspected drunk driver, police said.
Officials say the suspect led police on a chase to his girlfriend's apartment where police and the suspect engaged in negotiations for several hours.
For the first time ever, there is a felony warrant for Heather Schwab's arrest in Texas.
Rowlett police are searching for Morgan Hope Johnson, who was last seen walking away from Baylor Scott & White Medical Center–Lake Pointe around 6:30 a.m.
The Rowlett Fire Department dive rescue team recovered the body of a man from Lake Ray Hubbard on June 20.
According to police, the suspect admitted to shooting the victim during a confrontation over her new relationship.
Parts of eastbound I-30 in Rowlett will be closed for an indeterminate amount of time, police said Saturday evening, after a major accident.
An hours-long standoff in Rowlett last night ended with a man in custody and his infant son dead.
The teenage driver of a pickup involved in a chase with Rowlett police was entrapped and burned alive after she crashed and the truck caught fire.
The 20-year-old woman's family had told police she left a house in Mineral Wells without her cell phone or her child on Tuesday, August 18.
The Rowlett Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding missing mother, Emily Marie Kizer, who was last seen in Rowlett 21 days ago.
A pedestrian is in critical condition after he was hit by a motor vehicle in Rowlett Wednesday night, police say.
Sergeant Rick Caillet died in in the hospital after serving the Rowlett community for 26 years.
Rowlett police are looking for the young men who were throwing rocks off an over pass last weekend, damaging several cars and seriously injuring a man.
A thief who has been targeting apartment complexes in Rowlett may have also struck in other North Texas cities as well. The suspect is swiping cable boxes from the apartment complex gyms and common areas.
Two people are in police custody after a shooting in Rowlett led to a high-speed chase that ended with a fiery crash Dallas
Rowlett Police are looking for the person that robbed a Cash Store in Rowlett on Tuesday.
First a suspicious person stopped a woman in Irving, then there was the attempted abduction of a 14-year-old in Rowlett. Now the hunt is on for a man who is impersonating a Rowlett police officer.
Store owners say the sudden rule change has already cost tens of thousands in sales and could push more shops out of business as police ramp up enforcement statewide.
Daniel Ramirez, 47, of Lubbock, Texas, faces felony battery charges in the Sunday night attack.
Her attorneys say DNA evidence points to the wrong suspect and are urging police to reinvestigate another woman connected to the victim.
One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second, a few days later, says, "She is buried in nature now."
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Store owners say the sudden rule change has already cost tens of thousands in sales and could push more shops out of business as police ramp up enforcement statewide.
Daniel Ramirez, 47, of Lubbock, Texas, faces felony battery charges in the Sunday night attack.
Her attorneys say DNA evidence points to the wrong suspect and are urging police to reinvestigate another woman connected to the victim.
One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second, a few days later, says, "She is buried in nature now."
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Democratic Texas state Rep. Ramon Romero Jr. of Fort Worth speaks with Jack Dink about immigration policy, including Republican efforts to end birthright citizenship for so-called "birth tourists," or people who come to the U.S. in order to give birth. They also discussed data centers and the midterm elections.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick spoke with Jack Fink at a Republican event in Sherman about the upcoming midterm elections and his proposals for property tax relief, among other topics.
Republican Rep. Brandon Gill of Flower Mound speaks with Jack Fink about his proposal to revoke birthright citizenship for children whose parents enter the U.S. illegally for the purpose of giving birth.
Malicious cyber activity affected technology at water systems in at least seven states this week, including Minnesota, leading authorities to dig into whether Iranian actors are behind the attack, CBS News has learned.
CBS News has learned that four of the nation's largest Latino civic organizations are joining forces for the first time, combining their voter outreach operations ahead of the crucial 2026 midterms.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
The pressure is rising on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ditch a $20 billion privatization plan, but soccer's governing body is doubling down and criticizing the media.
Allisha Gray scored five of her 25 points in the closing seconds and the Atlanta Dream overcame a 15-point deficit to beat the Dallas Wings 82-81 on Wednesday night in the first game for both teams since the All-Star break.
Yandy Diaz and Ryan Vilade homered in the first inning and five pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 3-0.
Spikes Under the Lights organizers announced the matchups Tuesday for the Aug. 27 event at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
