On April 23, 2024, just before 8:00 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 300 block of South Boulevard. The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived they found two women, Drenesia Willis, 17, and LaNeshaia Pinkard, 40, shot inside an apartment. Both Willis and Pinkard were taken to a local hospital where they died.

Further investigation identified a suspect, Doris Walker, 65, as the person who shot Willis and Pinkard. The suspect and victims were known to one another. Walker was charged with Capital Murder and taken to the Dallas County Jail. The investigation is ongoing and documented under case number 063615-2024.

On April 21, 2024, at about 9:40 p.m., Dallas Police responded to an assist call in the 700 block of Cantregral Street.

The preliminary investigation determined a private investigator was attempting to take the suspect, Kaland Spencer, 29, into custody for outstanding warrants.   The investigator fired his gun and shot Spencer after he stole a bystander’s car and was driving away from the location. 

Spencer was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment and arrested for his warrants, Assault on a Security Guard, and UUMV.   

This investigation is ongoing and has been referred to the Dallas County Grand Jury. 

This investigation is documented on case number 062603-2024.

On April 19, 2024, at about 3:10 p.m., Dallas Police responded to a stabbing call in the 5800 block of Ridgecrest Road.

The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived they found 53-year-old Biong Deng Kual, unresponsive at the location. Dallas Fire Rescue responded and transported Kual to a local hospital where he died.

The investigation is ongoing and the case will be referred to a Grand Jury.

The case is documented under case number 061318-2024.

On April 19, 2024, the Dallas Police Department and Dallas Police Fusion Center, launched the use of CONNECT DALLAS, a new public safety program.

This partnership between DPD, Fūsus, and the community, allows residents, businesses, or organizations to register cameras, via an online portal.

CONNECT DALLAS, and the camera registry, is a way for the Dallas Police Department to easily locate the nearest cameras in a designated area during an investigation, emergency event, or emergency response.

In the past, investigators had to rely on eyewitnesses and piece together pertinent information over days and sometimes months.

The camera registry gives private residents and business owners the ability to register their cameras to an online portal, only accessible through permission, for law enforcement to quickly and easily use cameras to create a map of relevant cameras that could obtain actionable evidence for crimes and life-saving information.

Online, City of Dallas camera owners simply register their cameras for DPD awareness or choose how, and when, their cameras are accessible to the Dallas Police Department during an investigation or emergency.

Participation will greatly enhance emergency preparedness by enabling police, fire, and public safety professionals to better assess and rapidly respond to criminal activity and emergency situations. It will also enable investigators to easily gather evidence in case of an incident.

Camera registration takes less than one minute via the secure online portal. Registering a camera does not allow the Dallas Police Department access to your live video stream – it only enables investigators to know a camera is present at your location and easily request video evidence.

There are two levels of involvement, both take less than one minute to register via the secure online portal.

In Level 1, registering your cameras does not allow the Dallas Police Department access to your live video stream – it only enables investigators to know a camera is present at your location and easily request video evidence. An investigator from the Dallas Police Department will contact you via email if they need your assistance solving a crime near you.

In Level 2, businesses can take community security one step further by giving DPD direct access to your camera feed in case of a nearby emergency. In partnership with Fūsus, a real-time option is available through the FūsusCORE device with conditional access. Camera owners can choose how and when their cameras are accessible to the police department. For example, private businesses and schools may choose to only have their cameras accessible to Dallas Police Department officers in an emergency. All you need is a small CORE device that you plug into your camera system.

Only authorized Dallas Police Department users have access to the entire camera registry map in their jurisdiction.

Users can unsubscribe from CONNECT DALLAS  or change or delete information at any time.

For more information on CONNECT DALLAS and how to register a camera, visit connectdallas.org.

For more information on Fūsus, email press@axon.com.

Update: 04/18/2024

Mr. Fields has been safely located.

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The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Mr. Michael Wayne Fields.

Mr. Fields is described as a bald, brown-eyed, 64-year-old, black man, who stands at about 5’10” tall and weighs about 170 lbs.

He was last seen on April 19, 2024, at about 8:15 a.m., on foot, in the 1100 block of S. Corinth Street.  He was wearing a black leather jacket, a white, blue, and black sweater and a pair of black and grey pants.  He may be in need of assistance.

Persons with information are asked to call the police department at 911 or (214) 671-4268.  Please reference case number 061175-2024.

The Dallas Police Department announces its partnership with RollKall, a leading provider of extra-duty management software solutions.

Use of RollKall will help to streamline and automate the Department’s off-duty job program, benefiting both law enforcement and the businesses and entities that hire Dallas Police employees for off-duty details.

The implementation of RollKall will provide a platform for officers, DPD professional staff, coordinators, and the public to request and coordinate off-duty jobs.  Once implemented, all off-duty jobs will be scheduled through RollKall.

Chief Eddie Garcia said, “The safety and well-being of our employees and the community we serve are paramount. Partnering with RollKall allows us to achieve greater oversight, transparency, and compliance in our off-duty program, ultimately helping to improve public safety and coverage across the city.”

The key benefits for Dallas PD will realize with the RollKall platform include:

• An easy-to-use platform to schedule, post, view and apply for off-duty jobs in one location.
• A public-facing process for businesses to request officers and professional staff.
• A platform that can be accessed through a computer or smartphone.
• Improved officer safety: By gaining deeper insights into officer schedules and workload, DPD can work to further ensure officers are not overworked – crucial to their effectiveness in serving and protecting the community.
• Enhanced accountability: RollKall’s software will empower the DPD and the City of Dallas with a comprehensive view of their extra-duty program. This level of transparency will enable better decision-making, resource allocation, and program optimization.
• Online payments for expense reimbursement: The RollKall solution offers convenient, online payments processing that makes it easier for the City of Dallas to collect payments for the use of department equipment used for special events and extra job details.
• Policy compliance: RollKall includes policy enforcement features that will aid in ensuring that all extra-duty assignments adhere to departmental policies and regulations, thereby increasing compliance and accountability.
• No taxpayer burden: It is important to note that the cost of implementing RollKall’s software will not be borne by taxpayers. Additionally, there will be no added charges for Enhanced Neighborhood Patrols (ENP), Homeowner Associations (HOA), or Non-Profit organizations who hire additional officer patrols.
• The platform will allow ENPs, HOAs, and non-profit organizations who have established relationships with officers, to continue those working relationships.

RollKall Founder, Chris White, shared his thoughts, stating, “We founded RollKall with the mission of simplifying and optimizing extra-duty work for law enforcement agencies and the businesses that rely on their services. RollKall is designed to provide improved visibility, streamlined processes, and reduced administrative burdens. We are proud to partner with the Dallas Police Department and look forward to supporting their extra-duty program.”

RollKall CEO Brad Duea added, “Our collaboration with the Dallas Police Department underscores our commitment to providing innovative solutions that benefit both law enforcement and the businesses they serve. We are excited to support Dallas in their mission to deliver a best-in-class extra-duty program.”

Beyond enhancing coordination, support, and community engagement, this partnership will streamline the off-duty management process, setting new standards for compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness.

DPD remains committed to the safety of our city while officers are on duty, and now, to improving the off-duty jobs program, that not only benefits our employees, but supports the needs of the entire Dallas community.

The Department is working with RollKall on the roll out of the platform, and will be providing outreach, education and training to vendors, businesses and DPD employees on how to use the platform.

Media: For more information about the Dallas Police Department’s partnership with RollKall and the implementation of their extra-duty management software, please contact:

Kristin Lowman
Dallas Police Department
pio@dpd.dallascityhall.com
214-671-4065

Ana Mehryari
RollKall
469-360-1055
amehryari@rollkall.com

Updated: April 18, 2024:

Mr. Fields has been safely located.

Original Post:

The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Mr. Michael Wayne Fields.

Mr. Fields is described as a bald, brown-eyed, 64-year-old, black man, who stands at about 5’10” tall and weighs about 170 lbs.

He was last seen on April 18, 2024, at about 4:30 p.m., on foot, in the 1200 block of S. Corinth Street.  He was wearing a black leather jacket, a white, blue, and black sweater and a pair of black and grey pants.  He may be in need of assistance.

Persons with information are asked to call the police department at 911 or (214) 671-4268.  Please reference case number 060877-2024.

On April 17, 2024, at approximately 6:15 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 800 block of East 12th Street in Dallas.

The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived they found 26-year-old Datwon Giddings, shot and laying on the ground. Dallas Fire Rescue responded and Giddings died at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing and the case will be referred to a Grand Jury.

The case is documented under case number 059961-2024.

Update: April 18, 2024:

Mr. Ricardo Fernandez has been safely located.

Original Post:

The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Mr. Ricardo Fernandez.

Mr. Fernandez is described as a white-haired, brown-eyed, 81-year-old  Latin male, who stands at about 5’02” tall and weighs about 135 lbs.

He was last seen on April 18, 2024, at about 3:00 a.m., on foot, in the 1900 block of Idaho Avenue.  He was wearing a pair of reddish-brown pants and black shoes.  He may be in need of assistance.

Persons with information are asked to call the police department at 911 or (214) 671-4268.  Please reference case number 060520-2024.

On April 15, 2024, at approximately 1:15 am, Garland Police notified Dallas 9-1-1 they received a report that a person had been murdered approximately 24 hours prior in the 1300 block of W. Wheatland Road. 

The preliminary investigation determined officers responded to the location and found a man, identified as 34-year-old Omar Lucio, who refused to come outside. Around 3:00 am,  Lucio came outside and was taken into custody. Officers entered the apartment and found a woman inside unresponsive. Dallas Fire Rescue responded and the woman died at the scene. 

Further investigation determined Lucio was  the suspect in this case. Lucio was charged with Murder and taken to the Dallas County Jail. 

The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office will assist in identifying the victim. 

The investigation is documented under case number #058858-2024.