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Tarrant County DA seeks to close 2 Fort Worth motels after police receive nearly 1,700 complaints
By Penelope Rivera | KERA News at Fort Worth Report
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Tarrant County's District Attorney wants to shut down two Fort Worth motels he says are ridden with crime. DA Phil Sorrells on Tuesday filed public nuisance lawsuits against Super 7 Inn and Delux Inn in south Fort Worth on claims the two motels are "hubs of criminal activity," according to a press r
Key takeaway DA Phil Sorrells on Tuesday filed public nuisance lawsuits against Super 7 Inn and Delux Inn in south Fort Worth on claims the two motels are "hubs of criminal activity," according to a press release.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The effort to shut down the Super 7 Inn and Delux Inn motels has significant implications for public safety in south Fort Worth, an area that has struggled with high crime rates. The nearly 1,700 complaints made to the Fort Worth Police Department since 2024 demonstrate the substantial burden these properties have placed on local law enforcement resources. As the Tarrant County DA seeks to hold the motels' management accountable, residents and business owners in the surrounding area will be watching closely to see if the lawsuits lead to meaningful improvements. The presence of these motels has likely affected property values and quality of life in the neighborhood, and their potential closure could have a positive impact on the community. The DA's actions may also serve as a model for addressing similar issues at other problem properties in Fort Worth, potentially leading to a broader reduction in crime across the city.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
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What is this story about? Tarrant County's District Attorney wants to shut down two Fort Worth motels he says are ridden with crime. DA Phil Sorrells on Tuesday filed public nuisance lawsuits against Super 7 Inn and Delux Inn in south Fort Worth on claims the two motels are "hubs of criminal activity," according to a press r
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