Police Department

Chief of Police Ed Kraus

Chief Ed Kraus is a twenty-six year veteran of the Fort Worth Police Department, beginning his career in 1992. He has served as an officer, detective and sergeant in several units within the Patrol Bureau. His command experience includes assignments as a Neighborhood Policing District Lieutenant, a Patrol Division Captain, and commander of the Training Division. He has served in executive roles of Deputy Chief over the Investigative and Support Command, Assistant Chief over the Support Bureau, and Executive Assistant Chief over the Patrol Bureau. Chief Kraus earned his Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Texas Tech University and his Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the FBI National Executive Institute, and the Caruth Police Institute’s Leadership Course.

Assistant Chief Julie Swearingin

Assistant Chief Swearingin has been employed with the Fort Worth Police Department since 1995. She holds a Master Peace Officer License and a Police Instructor’s License from TCLEOSE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education). She has Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice, and is a graduate from the FBI National Academy. During her tenure with the Fort Worth Police Department, assignments include: Patrol, Gang, Training Academy, School Liaison, Detective office, Internal Affairs, Criminal Investigations, Special Victims Section, Chief’s Office, Special Investigation, Tactical Operations and Operational Command. In her tenure with the department she’s received multiple awards and recognition. She currently oversees the department's Finance/Personnel Bureau, consisting of the Training Division, Professional Standards Division, Program Support Division, Communications Division, and Quality Assurance.

Assistant Chief Charles Ramirez

Assistant Chief Charles Ramirez joined the Fort Worth Police Department in 1991 and is currently assigned to the Support Bureau. Assistant Chief Ramirez earned his Bachelor’s degree Applied Arts and Sciences from Midwestern State University and his Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Louisville. He is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officer’s Course #111th and FBI National Academy #223rd. Assistant Chief Ramirez also attended PERF’s Senior Management Institute for Police. He is also a veteran of the United States Navy.

Deputy Chief Ty Hadsell

Deputy Chief Hadsell joined the Fort Worth Police Department in 1994. His has served as a patrol officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant and captain in several different units throughout his career. He currently oversees the department's Tactical Command, consisting of the Tactical Operations Division, Tactical Investigations Division, Tactical Intelligence Division and the Auto Pound & Fleet Services Division.

Deputy Chief Renee Kamper

Deputy Chief Kamper joined the Fort Worth Police Department in 1991. She has served as a patrol officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant and captain in several different units throughout her career. She currently oversees the department's Investigative & Support Command.

Deputy Chief Robert Alldredge

Deputy Chief Alldredge has been with the Fort Worth Police Department since 1999. He has served as a patrol officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant and captain in several different units throughout his career. He currently oversees the department's Operational Command, consisting of the Communications, Professional Standards & Accountability Division, and Training Division.

Deputy Chief Michael Shedd

A veteran of the United States Army, Deputy Chief Michael Shedd started his career with the Fort Worth Police Department in 1995. He earned his BA in Chemistry and Russian from the University of Texas at Arlington, and his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University. Deputy Chief Shedd is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute, the FBI-National Academy and holds a Master Peace Officers license. He currently oversees the department's South Command, consisting of the East Patrol Division, South Patrol Division, Traffic Division, and Air Support Division.

Deputy Chief Neil Noakes

Deputy Chief Neil Noakes has been with the FWPD since 2000. He has served in multiple ranks across the department in areas such as Patrol, DWI, Motors, and Internal Affairs. He currently oversees North Command which consists of the Central, North, Northwest, and West Patrol Divisions. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration form Tarleton State University and his master’s degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Texas Christian University (TCU). He is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s 137th Administrative Officers Course and TCU’s inaugural Leadership, Executive and Administrative Development program (L.E.A.D. #1). He also enjoys working with youth engagement programs such as Read2Win, All Pro Dad and the City of Fort Worth’s Education Initiative.

Fiscal Administrator Christianne Simmons

A Fort Worth native, Christianne Simmons has been with the Fort Worth Police Department since 2015. She currently oversees Fiscal Command, which consists of the Budget, Finance, Grants and Procurement and Contracts teams that create and manage the financial workflow of the department’s multimillion dollar budget. She has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of North Texas as well as a BA in Legal Studies and a BS in Marketing from Texas Woman’s University. She is an inaugural board member of the City of Fort Worth Young Professionals.

Assistant Police Director Leo Luna

Assistant Police Director Leo Luna currently oversees the department's Personnel/Assets Command, consisting of the Program Support Division, Employment Services and the Centralized Police Payroll Team.

Central Commander - Joseph Sparrow

Central Division encompasses a large, diverse area to include the Downtown Business Community, Hospital District, Texas Wesleyan University and many historic neighborhoods immediately surrounding these areas. Included in the boundaries are the major shelters for our homeless population.

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East Commander - Brandon Hill

The East Division encompasses portions of Council District 4, 8 and the majority of District 5. It stretches from Beach Street to the Airport and is full of history and opportunity, no matter which route you take to get there.

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North Commander - Paula Fimbres

North Division has experienced unprecedented growth during the past 15 years, spanning from Loop 820 to the Texas Motor Speedway. North Division has many of Fort Worth's newest neighborhoods and employment centers.

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Northwest Commander - Pedro Criado

Northwest Division is one of the most historic and culturally diverse areas of our city that is experiencing constant growth and positive transformation. From the historic Fort Worth Stockyards to Eagle Mountain Lake this division is rich in tradition and economic growth that has sparked new neighborhoods and businesses in the area.

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South Commander - Greg Weathers

The South Division is an area bustling with life, growth, and change. The officers, supervisors, and commanders pride themselves on developing and respecting partnerships with the community.

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West Commander - Cynthia O'Neil

The West Division serves a thriving community. The basic boundaries are from the west bank of the Trinity River to Parker County, from Granbury Road to the south, to Jacksboro Highway to the north.

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Victor Barragan, 18 years old

Report No: 05054310
Location: 1720 W Pafford
Synopsis: On Sunday, May 8, 2005, Victor Barragan and several of his friends were celebrating the birthday of a friend outside the residence at 1720 W. Pafford. They decided to leave at about 4 a.m.  As they were about to enter their vehicles, someone began firing a gun from a field west of their location that’s adjacent to railroad tracks. Victor Barragan was shot and killed.

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Lecia McGee, 17 years old

Report No: 78018772
Location: 2300 SW Loop
Synopsis: On January 22, 1978, Lecia McGee went to visit some friends. She left a few hours later and did not return home. Her family reported her missing. The next day, Lecia’s body was found in her car, which was parked at 2300 S.W. Loop 820. She died as a result of being stabbed several times. She resided a few miles from where she was found.

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Mary Till, 27 years old

Report No: Dallas PD-381545-P
Location: 6200 Baraboo Dr., Dallas
Synopsis: On August 17, 1983, Mary Till went out on a date. Mary Till returned to her apartment at 2501 Ivy Brook in Arlington on August 18. Later that morning, she called her workplace in Dallas and told an employee that she would be late for work. She never showed up for work. On January 3, 1984, some hunters found her body in a wooded area near a creek in the 6200 block of Baraboo Dr in Dallas. She died as a result of a gunshot wound. During this period of time, a Homicide Task Force had been established by the Fort Worth Police Department. The bodies of several females had been found in and around Fort Worth. Mary Till’s case was one of the cases that the Homicide Task Force investigated.

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Kathryn Jackson, 32 years old

Report No: 84473964
Location: 2001 Aden Rd
Synopsis: Kathryn Jackson was a school teacher. She did not show up for school the first day after the Thanksgiving break in the year 1984. Some friends went to her apartment. Her car was in the parking lot. They entered the apartment and found Kathryn fatally wounded. She had been strangled.

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Anthony S Gordon

M/W DOB:12/15/1987
Hgt: 6’01” / Wgt: 270
Hair: BLK / Eyes: HAZ
Last Known Address: 2814 Schadt St.
Wanted For: Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon; Parole Violation
Wanted By: FWPD
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Ezekiel H. Houston

M/B DOB:1/14/1995
Hgt: 5’08” / Wgt: 180
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 12117 Dinette St
Wanted For: Aggravated Assault – Serious Bodily Injury - Deadly Weapon; Unlawful Possession Firearm – Felon
Wanted By: FWPD
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Emma Annette Estes

F/W DOB:12/3/1992
Hgt: 5’03” / Wgt: 175
Hair: BRO / Eyes: GRN
Last Known Address: 600 N Henderson
Wanted For: Sex Offender – Duty to Register – Life – Annual – Change of Address – Prior Convictions
Wanted By: FWPD
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Martin Perez

M/W DOB:10/21/1966
Hgt: 5’07” / Wgt: 180
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 5843 Richmond St, Dallas
Wanted For: Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child<14; Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child
Wanted By: FWPD
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Lawrence Chambers

M/B DOB:11/18/1994
Hgt: 6’00” / Wgt: 240
Hair: BRO / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 1012 Burton Hill Rd
Wanted For: Aggravated Robbery – Deadly Weapon x2; Continuous Violence Against Family
Wanted By: FWPD
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Alejandro Pozos

M/W DOB:12/12/1965
Hgt: 5’04” / Wgt: 180
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 2915 Elm Park St., Richland Hills
Wanted For: Indecency with A Child-Fondling
Wanted By: TCSO
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Laura M. Porter

F/W DOB:3/25/1980
Hgt: 5’08” / Wgt: 165
Hair: BLN / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 2414 Elliott Ave, Mansfield
Wanted For: Fraud Use/Possess Identify Information U/5 Items; Credit /Debit Card Abuse
Wanted By: TCSO
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Renee M. Carson

F/W DOB:12/20/1970
Hgt: 5’04” / Wgt: 135
Hair: BLN / Eyes: GRN
Last Known Address: 4633 Waterway Dr.
Wanted For: Fraud Use/Possess Identify Information U/5 Items x 4; Tamper Government Record Defraud; Forgery-Poss
Wanted By: TCSO
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Ashley Gibson

F/W DOB:1/7/1993
Hgt: 5’05” / Wgt: 160
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 2508 Southcrest Dr., Arlington
Wanted For: Fraud Use/Possess Identify Information 10-50 Items; Unauthorized Use Vehicle; Forgery-Possess x 2
Wanted By: TCSO
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Ricky A. Dimock

M/W DOB:11/23/1970
Hgt: 5’10” / Wgt: 160
Hair: BRO / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 2211 N. Collins St., #229, Arlington
Wanted For: Indecency-Fondling
Wanted By: TCSO
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