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September 6, 2023September 6, 2023

Apartment Shootout Video

Apartment Shootout video backs up the story by resident Ethan Rodriguez from late August when two men tried to break into his apartment.

Other Side Dallas reported in August on the apartment shootout caused by Dallas’ ongoing crime problem.

In the video Aaron Contreras is seen coming to an apartment, posing as a maintenance worker.

Rodriguez answers through his cellular telephone security app telling the would be attackers he is not home.

Contreras and an accomplice then try to kick in the door before Rodriguez defends himself firing multiple rounds though the door.

Apartment Shootout Video

Dallas Police have been limiting the public’s access to crime data for almost two years.

During that time crime has become more obvious and touching more families.

Contreras is in the Dallas County jail on a $150,000 bond.

August 23, 2023September 6, 2023

Apartment Shootout

Apartment shootout brings out Dallas Police and the arrest of one man for attempted burglary of a habitation.

Ethan Rodriguez was in his apartment on Saturday near 6:00PM when someone he didn’t recognize knocked on his door. That person is alleged to be Aaron Contreras who stated he was a maintenance worker.

Rodriguez reported via his security system he was not home. Contreras and another masked man then attempted to kick in the door.

Rodriguez who was at home retrieved his firearm and opened fire on the would be criminals.

Apartment Shootout

The shootout is one more reminder that Dallas crime numbers are being manipulated to show less crime.

Other Side Dallas will update this story as new information becomes available.

August 17, 2023December 14, 2023

Dallas Pension In Crisis

The Dallas pension in crisis is not news to anyone who was here for the 2016 debacle that led to its near collapse.

The new pension crisis has been expected since 2016. The city budget debate coming is shedding new light on the old problem.

City council and city officials now face tough decisions about how to start building back the two public safety funds.

In 2016, the fund nearly went bankrupt. This happened after money that had been invested in luxury real estate did not turn a profit. There had been a risk of default at the time

City staff says there is currently $4B in in unfunded liabilities for both the Police and Fire Pension Fund and the city’s employee retirement fund.

Dallas Pension In Crisis – Hurting Recruitment?

There are requests to hire nearly 300 more police officers and 100 more firefighters. There are also new requests for overtime funding for both sides of the public safety spectrum.

One consideration is to issue nearly half a billion dollars in pension obligation bonds, i.e. take out a loan to pay the current loan owed.

Other Side Dallas will provide Dallas local breaking news and updates to this important public safety story.

August 6, 2023August 6, 2023

Chaos At AAC

Chaos at AAC – the American Airlines Center – was another example of uncontrolled violence in Dallas. City council continues unwilling to respond to violence downtown and in Dallas neighborhoods.

The American Airlines Center hosted the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz boxing match. There are numerous videos showed bigger fights outside the ring.

It is unclear the number of security and police on scene. Video is clear it was not enough for the pay per view event titled “Ready 4 war.”

Logan Paul also involved himself in an incident with a fan during the match.

It was a full day for the older Paul brother. He made the flight from Detroit to Dallas after being in WWE’s SummerSlam.

Chaos At AAC – Not In Ring

The YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul defeated Nate Diaz via a unanimous decision (97-92, 98-91, 98-91) Saturday night.

The event at American Airlines Center was sold-out.

Paul hurt Diaz in the first round and some indicated they thought he “would cruise or finish early.” Diaz kept the contest close and made it a dogfight throughout.

Dallas has been hundreds of officers short since 2020. It was then that the city council led by Adam Bazaldua moved to remove police funding.

May 7, 2023May 7, 2023

Allen Shooter Identified

Allen Shooter identified as Mauricio Garcia. His Dodge Charger is seen in front of his parents house in Dallas.

Garcia worked as a security guard. It is unclear which company he worked for or if he worked at the Allen Outlets Mall complex.

Dallas Police are reportedly helping with the investigation locally.

Garcia opened fire yesterday killing eight before wounding many more.

Garcia lived with his parents in northeast Dallas and the home was visited by Dallas Police and the FBI on Saturday night.

Allen Shooter Identified: More To Come

Other Side Dallas will continue to report on Dallas associated links to this story.

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023

Diane Benjamin Hijacks Meeting

Diane Benjamin hijacks meeting on community safety co-hosted between D11 and D13 city council members Jaynie Schultz and Gay Donnell Willis.

Benjamin, who is the mother of failed 2021 D11 city council candidate Barry Wernick, took to complaining to Dallas Police Chief Garcia that this was a photo op for the incumbents.

Similar Trump style tactics doomed Wernick’s campaign.

She then went on to drop a favorite line of Candy Evans that Council Member Schultz voted to remove overtime from the Dallas Police budget. (It is unclear if Benjamin came to attack Schultz at Evans’ direction or not.)

The full video is here, but Ms. Benjamin’s involvement starts are 36:35.

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Diane Benjamin Hijacks Meeting – No Mention Of Squirrel Murder

Ms. Benjamin is a local realtor, landlord, and Republican activist.

At the start of her comments she described being robbed at gun point twice in her alley. She however seems to have forgotten the murder in her backyard.

Almost eighteen months ago Benjamin took to Nextdoor to say someone had beheaded a squirrel.

At the time, Dallas Police were assisting on a triple homicide, but Benjamin felt the need to proclaim her self victimization.

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023

Dallas Police Transparency

Dallas Police transparency is coming says Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia in a statement on a new public dashboard.

Dallas Police Department revealed its new use of force database yesterday.

The website can be viewed here.

There is a new tool for citizens to monitor Dallas Police Department use of force data. The dashboard will provide current data back to 2014.

“You know, it’s the most polarizing issue in American law enforcement, is use of force,” said Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia.

“We’re trying to be as transparent as possible,” Garcia added.

Transparency is key when it comes to maintaining trust between law enforcement and the community per Chief Garcia.

He said bringing the database to the public was an effort that took about two years to complete.

The public will find it breaks down data into the subject’s gender, race, age, and area the incidents happened.

DPD administrators said the information will help the public know what is occurring. It will also help DPD measure if there’s evidence of questionable cultures of policing.

“There’s things in the report that there are disparities in some areas,” Said Garcia.

He went on “we found that there is no disparate treatment when they utilize force, regardless of race or ethnicity.”

Dallas Police Transparency Will Be Change

The new transparency does not reflect recent activity by Dallas Police to make up policy on the fly. Cases of protecting First Amendment rights have been covered by Other Side Dallas previously.

There have been other efforts by Chief Garcia to reduce the public’s connection to real time police data.

March 22, 2023March 23, 2023

Thomas Jefferson Shooting

Thomas Jefferson shooting rocked the school’s Walnut Hill neighborhood. just one day after two students were shot in Arlington.

On Tuesday, a gunman opened fire on a student in the parking lot of Thomas Jefferson High School. The shooting came minutes after school dismissal. Thomas Jefferson High School is in northwest Dallas.

Dallas Independent School District would not elaborate how other students avoided the attack.

The assailant shot one student in the arm. That student was transported to a local hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Dallas ISD Police are taking the lead on investigating the shooting. Dallas ISD Police are receiving assistance from Dallas Police. The school district police force has limited experience in violent crime investigation.

The police did not describe a motive for the shooter.

Thomas Jefferson High School will have no school today. Additionally, nearby Walnut Hill Elementary School will have no classes.

Thomas Jefferson Shooting Sees Increased Security

Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde said counselors are available for staff and students when they return to class on Thursday.

A spokesman could not answer why a clear backpack policy had no effect on school safety. The clear backpacks policy has been troublesome for parents all year. Multiple groups explained prior to the school year start why they do not work.

In a summer article, USA Today quoted security experts saying this was “theater.” They went on to say that this “funnels resources away from more effective approaches.”

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

New Year New Crime

New year new crime and no end in sight for Dallas citizens. Tuesday, Dallas saw three separate shootings across the city.

Dallas Police Department seems to have no answers beyond baseball style sabermetric data that tells their story.

Dallas police went to North Jim Miller Road Tuesday afternoon after 1:00PM. They located Kendreal Jones who was on the ground secondary to a shooting. He was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Officers later went to McCallum Boulevard in North Dallas where an unidentified man was found dead in a parking lot. He was pronounced dead on scene and not transported.

Overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning, a third man was found on McCree Road, near Interstate 635.

There are no suspects in any of the three cases. Dallas Police is asking for those with information to contact them.

New Year New Crime More Shootings

The three shootings come the same day County Judge Clay Jenkins opened the doors at the county jail.

Dallas City Council seems to be no better. The council has a decided majority supportive of protecting criminals and defunding the police. A minority on council protects unaccountable officers.

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022

Monday Downtown Dallas Crime

Monday Downtown Dallas crime continues under Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia and District Attorney John Creuzot.

In the video posted by DallasTexas TV a man is seen brazenly attacking a pickup with a shovel and emptying the contents.

Monday Downtown Dallas Crime – Nothing New

Crime in downtown follows non arrests in other parts of the City of Dallas.

Dallas Police were honored earlier in 2022 one day after a mass shooting.

Additionally, a Dallas school teacher accused by multiple students of sexual contact goes unarrested by either Dallas Police Department or Dallas ISD Police.

Citizens have complained that Dallas Police are restricting data important to both citizens and journalists.