…John Creuzot has faced similar accusations during his tenure, such as during his short-lived theft amnesty policy in 2022 that many rebuked for being too soft on crime. As covered…
Police Union Raises Alarm Over Officer Shortage, Leniency
…Dallas Express, Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot has come under fire for purportedly being soft on crime, even going so far as to implement a short-lived “theft amnesty” policy…
Texas Cities Push Back Against Paxton Marijuana Law Suits
…in a number of cases, including in the case of Texas’ abortion ban and his short-lived “theft amnesty” non-prosecutorial policy for thefts valued at under $750. It has also been…
Boot Scootin' Larceny: DX Witnesses Thefts
The Dallas Express witnessed a theft at Boot Barn in Alliance Town Center in Fort Worth while interviewing management about an attempted theft that occurred just moments earlier. The attempted…
TX DA Readies To Challenge AG's Prosecution Reporting Rule
…District Attorney John Creuzot enacted a heavily scrutinized “theft amnesty” policy two years ago, which was rescinded after just a few months. Nevertheless, the initiative’s effects continue to color perceptions…
FBI's National Crime Data Paints Incomplete Picture
…called out for being too lenient with accused violent offenders. Two years ago, Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot was also criticized for his “theft amnesty” policy, which was rescinded…
$150K Reward Offered for Local Letter Carrier Robbery
…Albergo, national president of the Postal Police Officer’s Association, reported an 800% increase in robbery and theft incidents nationwide between 2019 and 2023, per CBS News Texas. U.S. postal authorities…
Judge's 119-Case Day Sparks Legal Concerns
…John Creuzot, according to NBC 5 DFW. “Will this be effective? Only time will tell.” Creuzot also voiced concern over whether the prosecutors assigned to Judge Givens’ court could meet…
Canadian Auto Theft Guidance Flops
…400% rise in home invasions and auto theft-related break-ins. “To prevent the possibility of being attacked in your home, leave your fobs at your front door because they’re breaking into…
Does New AG Crime Rule Spell Trouble for Creuzot?
…adult or child, indecency with a child, family violence assault, robbery or aggravated robbery, burglary, theft, and automobile theft. The term also includes any attempt to commit such crimes.” “District…
VIDEO: Big Cities Revamping Crime Policies
…while property crimes are up — thanks in large part to spikes in larceny and motor vehicle theft. Democrat-led cities have seen the most considerable rises in property crime, demonstrated…
Is Creuzot's Theft Amnesty Policy Still in Effect?
Mayor Eric Johnson and Dallas police are expressing concern over the number of property crimes in the city that seem to go unprosecuted by District Attorney John Creuzot’s office. Creuzot…
Black Lawyer Equates Black Culture With Crime
…if a crime is of a monetary value of $750 or less, then no one is prosecuted,” West said, referring to District Attorney John Creuzot’s short-lived “theft amnesty policy.” As…
Dallas Cop Shortage Hinders Sex Trafficking Victim Support
…Dallas Express, the officer shortage at DPD has had a wide array of effects on the prevalence of crime throughout Dallas. Motor vehicle theft reached sky-high levels — a total…
Store Behind 'Toy Story' To Close Due to High Crime
…that downgraded theft of goods valued less than $950 to a misdemeanor and a series of similar policies in the subsequent years, San Francisco has been drowning in property theft….
Shoplifting Ticks Up in Northern Dallas Amid Lack of 4K Cops
…Creuzot. As previously reported by The Dallas Express, Creuzot’s initiative, which involved declining to prosecute theft cases valued at under $750, was met with significant pushback by Dallas County residents,…
Opinion: The State of Safety in Dallas? Unpardonable
…law enforcement cannot enforce criminal trespass laws, then we really have devolved. Thank You, John, you made us all less safe. Yes, you reversed your decision on theft; it was…
By Mike Stapell | Jan 13, 2024
'Career Drug Dealer' Gets 40 Years for Latest Offense
…parole, which ended roughly eight months prior to his latest arrest in late 2022. Dallas County and its district attorney John Creuzot have received heavy criticism for allowing convicted criminals…
Downtown Crime Outpaces Cowtown's Safer City Center
…theft offenses and 12 robberies in August. Downtown Fort Worth clocked 27 thefts and one robbery. Notably, downtown Fort Worth is patrolled by a dedicated police unit and private security…
Former Texas DA Announces Senate Campaign
…burglary, theft, drug sale or manufacturing, and felony driving under the influence,” according to the petition. The petition also claimed that Gonzalez dismissed an additional 1,978 misdemeanor cases during that…