In 43 years Gentsch has worked under six chiefs, been shot, met the president, led drug and gambling raids and overseen hundreds of officers during two stints as interim chief.
Waco police Assistant Chief Frank Gentsch thanked the DA’s office for agreeing to release the asset forfeiture funds and said the department is eager to use the new tool.
Waco police are continuing to see an increase in gun violence across the city. The number of gun violence reports filed has nearly doubled in the last two years.
Local ministry is turning to their faith to help end the rise of violence in their community as Waco police investigate the fifth murder in the city this year.
The Waco Police Department is asking for citizens' help in curbing gun violence in Waco. In 2021, there were 1,894 discharges of a firearm or gun related