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 Operation Progress, 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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Cindy Heller, 23 years old

Report No: 85006264
Location: 3600 Bellaire Dr
Synopsis: On October 23, 1984, Cindy Heller left a dance studio and went to a restaurant. She never returned home. Her vehicle was found at the Hunter’s Ridge Apartments, 4850 River Ranch Rd. On January 5, 1985, Cindy Heller was found deceased in a ravine behind the TCU Physical Maintenance Plant. She had been strangled. She lived on Bellaire Dr in Fort Worth.

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Richard Hutchinson, 32 years old

Report No: 95023794
Location: 3200 Avenue I
Synopsis: On January 14, 1995, Richard Hutchinson and his brother were traveling in a blue pick-up truck in the Poly neighborhood on the east side of Fort Worth. A male ran up to the driver’s side of the truck and fired several times toward the truck, shooting and killing Richard Hutchinson. This murder was believed to have been drug-related.

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John Mitchell (69 years old) & Mary Mitchell (65 years old)

Report No: 99237126
Location: 2204 Hurley Ave
Synopsis: On April 14, 1999, officers responded to the residence at 2204 Hurley, on a report of a double-homicide. The officers entered the residence and observed the bodies of John and Mary Mitchell inside the house. Mary and John Mitchell died as a result of blunt force trauma. John and Mary Mitchell lived alone at the residence. In the 1980’s they owned a Rock and Roll club on the south side of Fort Worth. The residence had been ransacked and there were indications of a violent struggle.

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Margaret Maxwell, 27 years old

Report No: 80416182
Location: 500 SPUR 280
Synopsis: On December 11, 1980, Margaret Maxwell was found deceased in a ravine that runs parallel to Spur 280, near downtown. It was later determined that she had been strangled.

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David T. Lear

M/W DOB:5/29/1987
Hgt: 5’11” / Wgt: 180
Hair: BRO / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 513 S. Seminary St, Princeton KS
Wanted For: Burglary of Habitation w/ Intent Other Felony
Wanted By: FWPD
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Ray A Garcia

M/W DOB:7/30/1986
Hgt: 5’08’ / Wgt: 180
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 2400 Cypress Fort Worth
Wanted For: Aggravated Robbery
Wanted By: FWPD
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Robert Earl Sneed

M/B DOB:3/2/1984
Hgt: 6’05” / Wgt: 330
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 2321 Schropshire St
Wanted For: Aggravated Assault – Deadly Weapon – Family Member - Serious Bodily Injury
Wanted By: FWPD
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Ismael Durand JR

M/W DOB:3/3/1989
Hgt: 5’00” / Wgt: 180
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 704 Thompson St, Everman
Wanted For: Murder
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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Garrett A Woods

M/W DOB:10/4/1995
Hgt: 5’09” / Wgt: 150
Hair: BRO / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 2929 Veranda Ln. Arlington
Wanted For: Assault: Family/House Member W/Previous Conviction
Wanted By: TCSO
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Susan R Weeks

F/B DOB:11/2/1980
Hgt: 5’05” / Wgt: 135
Hair: BRO / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 4629 Goldrock Dr. Fort Worth
Wanted For: Fraud : Use/Posses Identifying Information
Wanted By: TCSO
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Kendall D Galloway

M/B DOB:12/18/1998
Hgt: 5’09” / Wgt: 158
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 602 Alaska St. Arlington
Wanted For: Evading Arrest or Detention W/Vehicle
Wanted By: TCSO
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Brianna M Wenzel

F/W DOB:8/26/1993
Hgt: 5’01” / Wgt: 98
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 740 Betty Ln Hurst
Wanted For: Possession Controlled Substance 1-4G PG1
Wanted By: TCSO
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Juan M Correa

M/W DOB:8/3/1979
Hgt: 5’08” / Wgt: 170
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 1145 E Butler St Fort Worth
Wanted For: Forgery : Government/Money/Security X2
Wanted By: TCSO
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