Fort Worth officer arrested after incident involving Jacqueline Craig

The family of Jacqueline Craig expressed relief following the arrest of Fort Worth police officer William Martin, who had previously been accused of using excessive force during Craig's arrest in 2016. The incident occurred when Craig called 911 to report an attack on her child, but Martin responded by slamming her to the ground. Although he was suspended for 10 days, he retained his position, and Craig later settled her lawsuit against the city for $150,000 before her passing in 2023. On September 3, 2023, Martin was involved in a new incident while off duty, claiming that a man attempted to ram him with a vehicle after a hit-and-run. He fired shots at the reportedly unarmed driver, who survived the encounter. Following an investigation, Fort Worth police found sufficient probable cause to arrest Martin for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Rod Smith, Craig's cousin, noted that while the pain from the 2016 incident remains, Martin's arrest brings a sense of calm to the family. They aim to ensure that Martin is held accountable for his actions and ultimately terminated from the police force. Martin's attorney has stated they are looking forward to an impartial review of the facts surrounding the shooting incident. Currently, Martin is on detached duty pending an internal affairs investigation, having been booked into the Tarrant County Jail and released on bond. The family hopes that this new development will lead to justice and accountability for the past and present actions of Officer Martin.