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January 22, 2015 Volume 20, No. 2 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995
APD Commander’s Forum:
Crime-fighting canine honored by Travis Atkins AUSTIN - A cameo from a heroic canine highlighted the night at the Austin Police Department Region 4 Commander’s Forum, as residents filled the room while district representatives recapped 2014 crime numbers, discussed upcoming initiatives and recognized outstanding citizens (two and four-legged). The crowd then got one-on-one time with their representative. Asia, a Great Dane owned by south Austin residents Mary and Christina Green helped the cops catch intruders on two occasions. First, burglars tried to break into their home while the Greens were sleeping. Asia was then let outside and chased after the suspects, who were on the roof. Police then came and arrested the suspects after a 911 call from Mary. Ten days later, Asia spotted intruders trying to break into their neighbor’s house and started barking. The owners noticed the robbery taking place and once again called 911 with the burglars’ license plate information. The burglars were once again caught. “This dog has enabled us to catch four suspects and we were able to clear no less than five burglaries that had taken place in her neighborhood,” Commander Nicholas Wright said. Wright went over the recently
See CRIME on p. 9
Updated Oak Hill Parkway Alternatives, p. 13
‘Dawgs and Maroons B-ball battle Bowie claimed a 65-51 victory over rival Austin High Tuesday night. “I thought our kids played with a lot of toughness and showed a lot of heart,” Bowie coach Celester Collier said. Details and more sports, p. 14.
“This dog has enabled us to catch four suspects,and we were able to clear no less than five burglaries that had taken place in her neighborhood,” —Commander Nicholas Wright
Gazette: Travis Atkins
Asia, a Great Dane owned by Southwest Austin residents Mary and Christina Green helped police catch intruders on two occasions.