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Fort Worth is suing the Central Motel over its role as a public nuisance, citing nearly 600 police calls since 2024 for violent crimes, drug offenses, and other serious incidents. After failed attempts to get the owner to implement security upgrades, the city is seeking a court order that could force major improvements—or shut the motel down for a year. With officers repeatedly risking their lives responding to the property’s chaos, the city is demanding accountability, threatening fines, closure, and even revocation of its license. The motel’s owner, who lives in a wealthier area, has remained silent. This case underscores how cities are forced to take legal action against persistent crime hotspots that drain resources and endanger public safety.

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