Addison Police Dept.

Retired Captain Deanna Robinson unexpectedly passed away on February 6, 2025. Deanna served Addison for 30 years, beginning in 1981. She was the first female Addison Officer. Deanna retired from Addison PD in 2011. Services are today at 2:00pm at Restland Funeral Home.

UPDATE: The tornado warning has been canceled. The immediate threat has now passed but there is still rain and some hail possible. Please be careful out there tonight.

We are activating our outdoor warning sirens in response to a tornado warning issued by the National Weather Service. Please seek cover and follow local news stations for updates.

For the safety of both passengers and employees during the winter weather advisory, DART is implementing Operating Scenario 2 of their Severe Winter Weather Operating Plans. DART rail operations will be suspended on Wed, Feb 23. More information at dart.org/winterweather

We are opening a warming center at the Addison Athletic Club for Addison residents beginning at 8pm tonight. Please bring face masks (we are following COVID-19 protocols), bedding and food (none will be provided). No pets are allowed.

BE AWARE OF ICY CONDITIONS. We have closed the Arapaho Bridge this morning due to ice and crews are also seeing ice at major intersections in town. They will begin applying sand but are warning residents that roads are slick and asking them to please stay home.

7am - Due to icy roads, we are closing the Arapaho Bridge (which goes over Midway Rd). Please seek alternate routes. Stay safe!

As of 5:30am the Arapaho Bridge is clear.  There are a few slick spots on Marsh between Vitruvian and Spring Valley so be careful out there this morning.

The east bound lanes of Belt Line Road west of Midway are shut down due to an accident. Please consider alternative routes.

About 400-500 people gathered here at Addison Circle for this afternoon's rally calling for an end to police brutality and racial inequality following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis #georgefloydprotests @dallasnews

Addison Police Chief Paul Spencer addresses a crowd of more than 400 at Addison Circle calling for an end to police brutality. "What we stand for is equality for everyone," he said. "The fact that people feel they do not matter bothers me." #georgefloydprotests @dallasnews

@Texbard @JudgeClayJ Please report stay at home order violations by calling 972-450-7156. Thank you.

The second Tornado Warning has expired.

Another Tornado Warning has been issued for the Addison area. Take appropriate measures immediately and monitor local tv stations.

The tornado warning has been canceled and the threat lowered. Please continue to monitor your local tv stations for updates.

In an abundance of caution the Addison Fire Department has activated the outdoor warning sirens. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for the Dallas area. Please take appropriate actions.

Sirens are off and Addison Fire has issued an all clear but cautions to remain on high alert. A tornado was spotted south of Addison. There are power outages throughout town.