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Chief Art Acevedo celebrates five years

On a day marking his five years with the Austin Police Department, Chief Art Acevedo talked about the triumphs and challenges of his career.

Quintana acquitted on two charges

Former Austin Police Officer Leonardo Quintana was acquitted Wednesday of family violence and criminal trespass charges.

Complex battling crime two years later

Austin police have been working to clean up the Walnut Creek Apartments following the police shooting that killed Nathaniel Sanders, 18, in May 2009.

Dead teen's mom 'trying to hold on'

The mother of 18-year-old Gerrell Earls, shot and killed at the Walnut Creek Apartments early Friday morning, said she is just "trying to hold on." Police

Warrant issued in killing of teenager

Police have issued an arrest warrant in the pre-dawn Friday shooting death of a teenager in East Austin.

Price of settlements adds up for city

Backers of the decision to settle lawsuits over police shootings say it's more expensive to fight it out in court. But that is not always the case.

Settlement eases tensions in E. Austin

The 2009 fatal shooting of Nathaniel Sanders by an Austin police officer is only one example of the tension that has been festering for years between police

Timeline for Sanders shooting case

Austin Police Officer Leonardo Quintana shot and killed Nathaniel Sanders, 18, in the early morning hours of May 11, 2009. Here is a timeline of events that

Sanders settlement approved by council

The Austin City Council on Thursday approved a $750,000 settlement for the family of teen killed by an Austin police officer in 2009.

Sanders settlement likely on Thursday

Austin City Council is set to approve a $750,000 settlement for the family of teen killed by an Austin police officer in 2009. Sources also said Council will

Council to take up Sanders' settlement

The case has been one of the most heated public discussions in recent Austin history, involving citizens, police and public figures. The City Council will talk

Justice dept: APD didn't violate rights

The Department of Justice has ended a nearly four-year-long investigation into the use of force by the Austin Police Department.

Arbitrator denies ex-APD cop's appeal

Twice-fired Leonardo Quintana will not be getting his job back with the Austin Police Department after an arbitrator denied his appeal.

Ex-APD officer gets probation for DWI

Former Austin Police Department Officer Leonardo Quintana got probation for a year and a $400 fine for his January 2010 DWI.

Twice-fired cop's history with APD

Former police officer Leonardo Quintana's troubled history with APD.

Fired APD cop: Tensions escalated

Former Austin police officer Leonardo Quintana testified Thursday in Day 3 of his appeal hearing in his fight to regain his job after getting fired a second

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A dad's fight to get his kids back

A court awarded Stephen James custody of his sons. But he could not get …

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Twice-fired cop's history with APD

Former police officer Leonardo Quintana's troubled history with APD.

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AusChron: Full Keypoint report

Check out Austin Chronicle's full transcription of the redacted KeyPoint report …

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