Dallas Police Department Senior Cpl. Ryan Mabry and former Senior Cpl. Melvin Williams face up to life in prison if convicted.
Dallas County voters elected Democrat John Creuzot in 2018. Since then, he has focused on prosecuting fewer lower-level offenses.
Ryan Mabry and Melvin Williams face charges that include aggravated assault with a deadly weapon by a public servant, a first-degree felony.
Garcia reported that aggravated assaults, murders, and robberies have collectively dropped by 13 percent since May of last year.
After toxicology reports exonerated his wife, Allen West said her "honor and reputation should have never been assailed.”
Funding for the Dallas Police Department was a major issue during last year’s debate on the budget for the current fiscal year.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia highlighted the impact that the “defund the police” movement has had on public safety.
Barry Wernick is the only candidate in the race for District 11 on the Dallas City Council who is endorsed by the Dallas Police Association.
Councilwoman Jennifer Gates says the matter will be considered at a public safety committee meeting on January 11.
Eddie Garcia says that when he starts his post as Dallas’ police chief, his number one priority will be reducing violent crime.
