Police Department

Chief of Police Joel Fitzgerald

Dr. Joel Fitzgerald became Chief of Police of the City of Fort Worth Police Department in October 2015. Chief Fitzgerald oversees one of the largest police departments in Texas in one of the fastest growing locales in the United States, managing over 1,700 sworn officers and 500 civilian employees, encompassing an area of 353 square miles, with a population of approximately 874,168 people, and an annual budget that exceeds 300 million dollars. Learn more about Chief Fitzgerald.

Assistant Chief Ed Kraus

Assistant Chief Kraus began his career with the Fort Worth Police Department 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, commander of the Training Division, and deputy chief over the Investigative and Support Command. He is currently over the Patrol Bureau.

Assistant Chief Ken Dean

Assistant Chief Kenneth W. Dean has been commissioned with the Fort Worth Police Department for 22 years. His command experience includes patrol, criminal investigations, major crimes, internal affairs, special operations and tactical command.

Assistant Chief Charles Ramirez

Assistant Chief Charles Ramirez joined the Fort Worth Police Department in 1991 and is currently assigned to the Personnel and Finance 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.  Learn more about Assistant Chief Ramirez

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 North Command, consisting of the Central Patrol Division, North Patrol Division, Northwest Patrol Division, and West Patrol 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 Julie Swearingin

Deputy 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 Operational Command, consisting of the Training Division, Professional Standards Division, Communications Division, and Quality Assurance.

Assistant Police Director Leo Luna

Assistant Police Director Leo Luna currently oversees the department's Administrative Support Command, consisting of the Program Support Division, Financial Management Division, and Employment Services.

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 - Paula Fimbres

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 - Neil Noakes

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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Richard Garcia, 17 year-old hispanic male

Report No: 91631068
Location: 1826 May St
Synopsis: On November 22, 1991, Richard Garcia was at a party that was being held at the residence at 1826 May Street. He and other individuals were outside the house. A car pulled up to the house. One of the males in the car began arguing with one of the males outside the house. Richard Garcia was shot and killed.

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Angela Ewert, 21 years old

Report No: 84495062
Location: Rural area in south Tarrant County
Synopsis: n December 10, 1984, Angela Ewert left her fiancée’s house, en route to her parent’s home. She was last seen purchasing gasoline at a convenience store a short distance from her fiancée’s house. The next morning, her 1984 Mercury Topaz car was found in the 300 block of Southeast Loop 820 in Fort Worth. On August 11, 1993, the remains of Angela Ewert were found in a rural area south of Fort Worth.

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Cynthia Miles, 23 year-old black female

Report No: 03053868
Location: 2121 Handley Dr
Synopsis: On May 14, 2003, Cynthia Miles was discovered deceased inside her apartment at the Regency Apartment Complex. The investigation revealed that Cynthia was probably killed the previous day in front of her two small children, who were still inside the apartment when her body was found.

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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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Daevon Roberts

M/B DOB:3/9/2000
Hgt: 5'10" / Wgt: 135
Hair: BRO / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 2115 Park Springs Cir #3080, Arlington, TX
Wanted For: Capital Murder
Wanted By: FWPD
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Jonathan Guijosa

M/W DOB:8/19/1991
Hgt: 5'9" / Wgt: 140
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: Unknown
Wanted For: Agg Robbery x2; Unlawful Carry Weapon Felon x2
Wanted By: FWPD
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Theodore R Wren

M/W DOB:5/16/1988
Hgt: 5'11" / Wgt: 130
Hair: BRO / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 805 W Boyce Av #A
Wanted For: Sex Offender-Duty to Register-Life-90 Days Address; Parole Violation
Wanted By: FWPD
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Orber D. Scott

M/B DOB:7/4/1969
Hgt: 6'00" / Wgt: 215
Hair: BRO / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 5504 Tinkerbell #2213
Wanted For: Indecency w/ a Child; Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child
Wanted By: FWPD
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Ruben M Buckner

M/W DOB:7/28/1968
Hgt: 5'11" / Wgt: 170
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 3310 Eldridge #C
Wanted For: Sexual Assault; Sex Offender Duty to Register Life Qtrly
Wanted By: FWPD
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Arturo JimenezRodriguez

M/W DOB:8/15/1992
Hgt: 6'1" / Wgt: 175
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 512 Blevins St
Wanted For: Intoxicated Assault w/ Vehicle Serious Bodily Injury x2; Bail Jumping
Wanted By: TCSO
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Jonathan E. Congious

M/B DOB:6/7/1979
Hgt: 5'9" / Wgt: 189
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 2920 E 4th St
Wanted For: Sex Offender Duty Register-Life/Annually; Delivery/Manufacture CS 4-200g-PG1; Possession Marijuana 4
Wanted By: TCSO
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Jonathan Hernandez

M/W DOB:10/10/1996
Hgt: 5'8" / Wgt: 145
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 4113 Frazier Ave
Wanted For: Aggravated Assault w/ Deadly Weapon
Wanted By: TCSO
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Lauren N. Hatchett

F/B DOB:1/14/1988
Hgt: 5'4" / Wgt: 130
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 2609 River Hills Cir 1503, Arlington
Wanted For: Abandon Endanger Child Criminal Negligence
Wanted By: TCSO
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Luis B. Aguilar

M/W DOB:7/29/1998
Hgt: 5'10" / Wgt: 170
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 4220 Sun Dr
Wanted For: Sex Abuse Child Continuous U/14
Wanted By: TCSO
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