Dallas fentanyl overdose leads to first murder conviction, 20-year prison sentence

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The first person to be convicted of murder in Dallas County under the state’s new fentanyl law was sentenced to 20 years in prison.Earlier this week, 31-year-old Destin Scott pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.His conviction marks the first in Dallas County under Texas’ fentanyl murder statute enacted in 2023.Police accused Scott of killing a woman who was found dead inside her vehicle outside a fast food restaurant in Dallas.Although there were no signs of foul play, the autopsy report determined she died because of an overdose of ecstasy and fentanyl.Investigators found a bag of pills and two cellphones in her vehicle. They used cellphone records, social media communications, and other evidence to determine that she purchased the drugs from Scott.Under the new state law, fentanyl-related overdose deaths are classified as "poisonings." Those who distribute the fentanyl can be charged with murder if they:knowingly distributed fentanyl to the victimacted wi

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FIFA World Cup: Jordanian restaurant in Richardson ready for country's first tournament appearance

Ahead of the country's first ever appearance in the World Cup, a Richardson restaurant that serves cuisine from Jordan is ready to give fans the taste of the Middle Eastern country.Jordanian food in North TexasThere are nearly a dozen Khashoka restaurants across the Middle East. The restaurant's first store in the United States was opened in Richardson in 2025.The store's owner, Muhammad Albakri, says Khashoka imports more than 90% of their ingredients directly from Jordan."We’re the only restaurant in DFW that imports almost everything from Jordan to maintain the authenticity of our food," Albakri tells FOX 4's David Sentendrey.The store's name means "a spoon that feeds everyone." Albakri, who grew up in Jordan, says more than half of Khashoka's clientele aren't Jordan-Americans."We have a lot of items that are unique." Traditional Jordanian food like mansaf and falafel are staples.Albakri tells Sentendrey the decor in the restaurant also comes from Jordan. A recent customer was broug

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Influencer Jake Lang arrested again in North Texas on terroristic threat charge, held on $1M bond

Jake Lang was arrested in North Texas for the second time this week on suspicion of making a terroristic threat, according to jail records.Jake Lang arrested in North Texas on terroristic threat charge31-year-old Edward Jacob Lang, who also goes by Jake Lang, was arrested after dining at Pizzeria Testa around 5 p.m. in the 8600 block of Church Street in Frisco, according to arrest documents.He was booked into the Dallas County Jail Tuesday and is being held on a $1 million bond.Jail records list the charge as a terroristic threat involving allegations that the conduct disrupted or impaired public services and caused public fear, and may involve threats of serious bodily injury or attempts to influence government operations.Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the terroristic threat charge, including the specific nature of the alleged conduct.Lang spotted outside Karmelo Anthony trial before arrestFOX 4 crews previously spotted Lang outsid

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Tarrant County Lego thief given lengthy prison sentence

A man arrested last year who was involved in a Lego theft ring was found guilty by a Tarrant County jury last week, and will spend the next 45 years in jail.Lego thief sentencedOn June 4, a Tarrant County jury found 28-year-old Winston Love guilty of organized retail theft with a deadly weapon.He was later sentenced to 45 years in prison for the offense.Police connected him to thefts across North Texas Target stores mainly involving Lego sets. Coffee makers, vacuum cleaners and Playstation controllers were also recovered after his initial arrest in Oct. 2025.A search warrant for Love's residence revealed evidence of a major theft ring stretching from Texas to Oklahoma, mainly involving tens of thousands of dollars' worth of Lego products.Lego theft ringLove was arrested in Oct. 2025 following a shoplifting call in Watauga. Investigators said he walked out of the Target store on Highway 377 with $1,300 worth of Lego toys.Police tracked him to a home where he’d been staying, which result

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