The Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office is seeking to close two Fort Worth motels amid a surge of crime at both locations.
Last week, Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells filed two public nuisance lawsuits against Super 7 Inn and Delux Inn, both located in the 4400 block of South Freeway in Fort Worth, after what he described as an “out of control” level of crime since January 2024.
The lawsuits seek to shut down the two crime-ridden motels after nearly 1,700 police calls for service involving narcotics and weapons violations, aggravated assaults, robberies, and criminal trespassing.
“The level of crime coming out of these motels is unacceptable and out of control,” Sorrells said in a press release.
“They are a danger to the public and a drain on first responders in this county.” “That’s why I’m taking decisive action to shut them down,” he continued. “Protecting this community is my top priority.”
Sorrells explained that from January 2024 through May 2026, the Super 7 Inn, located at 4433 South Freeway, generated 755 calls for service to the Fort Worth Police Department. Officers have made 27 arrests for 39 criminal offenses, including 13 narcotics violations, two weapons violations, and three aggravated assaults.
During the same period, the Delux Inn, located at 4451 South Freeway, generated 933 calls for service. Police made 47 arrests for 71 criminal offenses, including 25 narcotics violations, three weapons violations, and four aggravated assaults.
Other crimes reported at both locations include prostitution, unlawful carrying of a weapon, and disorderly conduct.
“These motels are notorious for being hubs of criminal activity,” said Sorrells. “If the owners won’t fix the problem, we will fix it for them.”
“This office will not hesitate to shut down any property that allows rampant crime over community safety.”
Fort Worth Police Department Assistant Chief Chris Daniels also warned those who visit the motels to engage in illegal activity.
“If you’re going there for nefarious reasons, you’re probably [sic] it’s not going to work out for you. You’re going to end up going to jail if you’re doing something that breaks the law,” said Daniels.
Sorrells’ lawsuits ask the court to require management to eliminate the public nuisance or permanently close the properties.
