Crime Time

Fort Worth PD increases officers at Mayfest

The Fort Worth Police Department has increased the number of officers at all public events, including this weekend's Mayfest to monitor for any suspicious activities.

For example, police are investigating a man for allegedly taking improper photographs, possibly of children, at Mayfest.

A police report indicates the alleged offense occurred Thursday about 7 p.m. at Trinity Park.

“The FWPD Sex Crimes Unit is currently investigating a case where a suspect identified by police was alleged to have participated in the offense of Improper Photography, potentially involving children,” Sgt. Kelly Peel said in an email.

Deanna Boyd has this report.

-- Bill Miller

Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/05/03/4824328/man-investigated-for-possibly.html#storylink=cpy

Dentist pleads guilty to videotaping female employees

An Ennis dentist has pleaded guilty to videotaping his female employees while they were in the changing room.

Steven Durbin received five years of community service with deferred adjudication in the plea agreement on a state jail felony charge of improper photography or videotaping. He'll have to pay up to $1,000 in counseling costs for the victims. Durbin also is a city commissioner in Ennis.

All eight victims testified that they agree with the plea deal.

-- Lance Murray