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Five years ago today, Army National Guard member Chrys Carvajal was randomly targeted and murdered in Chicago, Illinois. Carvajal had just graduated training and was visiting his family and friends for the Fourth of July. To learn more about this case, visit: ow.ly/4MCS50Zk7kQ Our thoughts remain with his loved ones as the FBI continues to pursue justice. Joseph "Troubles" Matos is #wanted for his alleged connection with Carvajal's murder and is believed to have ties to Texas. Matos is believed to be a member of the Milwaukee Kings street gang, a criminal organization whose members and associates have engaged in narcotics trafficking and committed acts of violence, including murder and assault, to acquire and preserve the gang’s perceived territory on the North Side of Chicago. The FBI recently increased the #reward up to $50,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of Matos. Matos should be considered armed and dangerous and members of the public are asked not to approach him directly. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or submit a tip at ow.ly/iek550Zk7kS. Tips may be submitted anonymously. #FBI

Reminder! Gholson Road will be closed over the next few hours.

Gholson Rd will be closed from Montrose St. to Herring Ave. starting at 8:45 A Fri. morning (2/27/26) until 10:30 A. Homeowners in the nearby neighborhoods will be the only allowed traffic able to enter and exit the area. Please use an alternate route during that time.

WELCOME K9 IKE 🐶 A sweet new addition to our Waco PD K9 Team. Your newest duo is Handler Mike & K9 Ike. No brand deals from Mike and Ike were accepted for the making of this video…..🫣 #wacopd #wacotx

UPDATE - Thank you again for your patience! The scene has been cleared, and traffic is back to normal.

We've got another closure on I35! Two 18-wheelers and a vehicle have crashed, causing major delays on I35 Northbound at the New Road exit. No major injuries have been reported. Please choose an alternate route at this time while crews work to clear the road. #wacopd #wacotx

UPDATE - Northbound I35 is now reopened. Thank you for your patience, Waco!

Heads up Waco! Northbound traffic on I35 is being diverted at the Meridian/Robinson exit while TxDOT crews clear debris from the roadway. Please use caution and expect a possible delay if you’re traveling in the area. #wacopd #wacotx

TRAFFIC MOVING SLOWLY - The interstate is now reopen and traffic is moving slowly. Take your time on the roads this evening the ice isn’t gone just yet.

TRAFFIC DELAY - A multi-vehicle crash, due to icy road conditions, caused a traffic delay on I35 from New Road to Valley Mills. No major injuries have been reported. We suggest you take an alternate route so you don’t get stuck in traffic while crews are clearing the scene.

10:30 A.M. - Officers have completed the search, no threat was found and all students, faculty, and teachers are safe. No injuries are reported. The school is back to normal operation.

9:50 A.M. - The threat has been deemed NOT credible and out of abundance of caution the school is still being searched in its entirety by police. Parents will be able to pick up their children once the school has been cleared. The information will be shared by WISD to parents.

Waco PD is on scene at South Waco Elementary School assisting Waco ISD Police Department where NO CREDIBLE threat has currently been located. Officers are inside the building and all measures are being taken to search the school. No injuries have been reported.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Waco PD’s Neighborhood Engagement Team proudly walked in the Peach March this morning. This day reminds us the importance of equity, justice, and serving our communities with pride, and unity. #WacoPD #RelationalPolicing

Update - The suspect has been identified as 29-year-old Paul Thames. Thames was charged with injury to a child and taken to the McLennan County Jail. The victim has since been released from the hospital. Full Release > facebook.com/share/p/16gfXW…

Waco PD is aware of a video circulating on social media depicting a horrendous assault of a 3-year-old boy by an adult male that occurred this afternoon. The suspect is currently in police custody after turning himself in. Full Release: facebook.com/share/p/17sxr1…

ROAD REOPEN 6:14 PM Thank you for your patience, Hwy 6 & The Twin Bridges are now open!

TRAFFIC IMPACT ⚠️ ROAD CLOSED UPDATE 4:49 PM - Crews have shut down the Twin Bridges on Hwy 6 traveling toward Speegleville while the hay bales are being cleared.

TRAFFIC IMPACT ⚠️ A hay bale spill occurred around 3 PM this afternoon on Hwy 6 over the Twin Bridges headed toward Speegleville. While the road is still open, traffic is moving slowly while crews work to clear the debris. Thank you for your patience, Waco!

Learn what it's all about to work at Waco PD and join the CPA! Apps must be submitted online by 1/23/26. The Academy will begin on 1/29, held on Thursday evenings from 6-8 PM. Application: waco-texas.com/CPA