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Texas Department of Public Safety News Press Releases

548 Press Releases
  • Published on February 7, 2025 - 16:32 GMT

    DPS Increases Enforcement for Sunday’s Big Game

      AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds football fans, and anyone out on the roads, to drive responsibly ahead of Super Bowl LIX this weekend. As the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles compete for the Lombardi Trophy on Feb. …

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  • Published on February 6, 2025 - 21:03 GMT

    DPS Arrests Criminal Illegal Immigrant in Webb Co. (South Texas Region)

      LAREDO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) during Operation Lone Star (OLS) arrested a criminal illegal immigrant fugitive in Webb County. Vianey Guadalupe Garcia-Velazquez, 22, a criminal illegal immigrant from Mexico, was taken into custody …

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  • Published on February 4, 2025 - 22:45 GMT

    High-Risk Sex Offender Named Featured Fugitive for February

    AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Michael Scott is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 during February if the tip is received this month. Michael Evan Scott, 40, a convicted high- …

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  • Published on January 31, 2025 - 16:53 GMT

    Tips Assist Authorities in Capture of Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted

    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the arrest of two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Jrdon Joe—who is also this month’s featured fugitive—on January 28, and Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex …

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  • Published on January 30, 2025 - 00:30 GMT

    DPS Finds 16 Illegal Immigrants Inside Truck Tractor (South Texas Region)

      LAREDO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) and the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) during Operation Lone Star (OLS) recovered 16 illegal immigrants during a traffic stop in Webb County. On January 28, 2025, …

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  • Published on January 24, 2025 - 23:34 GMT

    Two of Texas’ Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Houston, Mesquite

    AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured two more fugitives from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Jorge Dionicio Hernandez and Omar David Zavala were arrested earlier today in Houston and Mesquite, …

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  • Published on January 23, 2025 - 20:50 GMT

    DPS Crime Laboratory Cracks 1996 Cold Case Murder

    AUSTIN – Using modern evidence testing, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Crime Laboratory Division has now identified the man investigators believe is responsible for the decades-old cold case murder of 86-year-old Mary Moore Searight in Paris, …

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  • Published on January 17, 2025 - 20:34 GMT

    DPS Trooper Rescues Driver from Burning Vehicle After Crash (North Texas Region)

    PLANO – On Jan. 9, 2025, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Trooper Cody Durham acted quickly to rescue a driver who was trapped inside their burning vehicle after a serious collision on the Dallas Tollway near Spring Creek Parkway. Just after 2:20 a. …

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  • Published on January 16, 2025 - 17:56 GMT

    Hundreds Attend First Ever DPS Conference on Targeted Violence, Terrorism Prevention

    AUSTIN – This week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) hosted the 2025 Texas Targeted Violence Prevention and Behavioral Threat Management Conference at the Hilton Palacio del Rio in San Antonio. The three-day conference, which ran Jan. 13 through …

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  • Published on January 13, 2025 - 21:46 GMT

    Increased Reward Offered in New Mother’s Cold Case Murder

    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information in the 1981 murder of Karen Lynn Douglas. The reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for her death is now increased to $6,000 if the tip is received …

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  • Published on January 13, 2025 - 17:59 GMT

    DPS Recognizes National AMBER Alert Day

    AUSTIN – In recognition of National AMBER Alert Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of the importance of this lifesaving tool—and the entire Statewide Alert Program—as a critical resource to public safety efforts in the state. “ …

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  • Published on January 8, 2025 - 23:51 GMT

    WEATHER ALERT: DPS Driver License Office Closures

    AUSTIN – Certain Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) driver license office locations are closed due to inclement weather on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. Impacted customers are being notified, and their appointments will be honored at the customer’s …

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  • Published on January 6, 2025 - 22:39 GMT

    Harris Co. Murder Suspect Named Featured Fugitive for January

    AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Jrdon Joe is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 for the month if the tip is received in January. Jrdon Mykel Joe, 23, of Humble, has been wanted for …

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  • Published on January 6, 2025 - 17:18 GMT

    DPS Recognizes Human Trafficking Prevention Month

    AUSTIN –Throughout January, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans to be vigilant and educate themselves about the dangers of human trafficking as part of Human Trafficking Prevention Month. “Human trafficking is a heinous crime …

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  • Published on January 3, 2025 - 23:16 GMT

    DPS Shares Essential Winter Weather Safety Tips

    AUSTIN – As many parts of the state prepare to deal with wintry weather, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that extreme cold, freezing rain, ice and snow can pose major hazards to drivers and pedestrians and urges residents to be …

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  • Published on January 3, 2025 - 15:52 GMT

    Vehicle Safety Inspection Program Changes Now in Effect

    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program are now in effect. These changes—which took effect on Jan. 1, 2025, and eliminate many vehicle safety inspections—are due to …

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  • Published on December 18, 2024 - 20:25 GMT

    Guatemalan National Added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List

    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added a fugitive with ties to Sherman—Geovany Saul Carcamo—to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 for …

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  • Published on December 17, 2024 - 20:06 GMT

    DPS Heightens Enforcement this Holiday Season

    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is committed to keeping Texans safe this holiday season. The Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct its annual Christmas and New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaign beginning Dec. 20 and running …

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  • Published on December 13, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

    DPS Welcomes 130 New Troopers to Texas Highway Patrol

    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today welcomed 130 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from recruit Class B-2024 during a graduation ceremony at Shoreline Church in Austin. The graduating class was joined by DPS personnel and members of …

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  • Published on December 10, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

    Three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Back in Custody

    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives Christopher Garay on Nov. 29 and Johnny Wilson on Dec. 2. …

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