Fort Worth files nuisance lawsuit against motel with high crime rate

The city of Fort Worth has filed a nuisance abatement lawsuit against the Central Motel after police responded to the property 591 times since 2024.
By Dionne Anglin at FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) · · 1 min read

The city of Fort Worth has filed a nuisance abatement lawsuit against the Central Motel after police responded to the property 591 times since 2024.
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