Legal representatives for the 2012 Arlington cold case suspect formally filed a request for bail on July 24, 2026. The defense maintains that their client, Mayra Velasquez, has been falsely accused in the long-standing and brutal investigation surrounding the tragic death of Irasema Chavez. Currently held in the Tarrant County Jail, Velasquez, a 42-year-old real […] Arlington Network …

Arlington Network has confirmed a major development in local law enforcement. An Arlington cold case arrest has brought profound answers to a 14-year-old tragedy that has long haunted the community. On Monday, July 20, Arlington police arrested 42-year-old Mayra Velasquez, charging her with capital murder in the brutal 2012 killing of 32-year-old Irasema Chavez-Sanchez. The […] Arlington Network …

A massive holiday gathering in southeast Fort Worth ended in tragedy when a fatal Lake Arlington shooting left one individual dead and another receiving emergency medical care. The violent incident, which occurred just off Wilbarger Street, has prompted an intensive and ongoing investigation by the Fort Worth Police Department. Details of the Wilbarger Street Altercation […] Arlington Network …

An Arlington domestic violence arrest underscores the critical role of swift law enforcement intervention and community vigilance in domestic disputes. On Sunday morning, a violent altercation at an Arlington apartment culminated in severe criminal charges for a 27-year-old local resident, emphasizing the unpredictable and dangerous nature of such incidents. The Altercation on South Oak Street According to […] Arlington Network …