DPS Trooper Dies After Being Struck During Crash Investigation
AUSTIN – It is with great sadness the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the death of a Highway Patrol Trooper following a traffic crash in Ector County.
Texas Rangers Solve 40-Year-Old Ector County Cold Case Murder, Suspect Pleads Guilty
AUSTIN – The man who pled guilty to a decades-old cold case murder in Ector County will spend the next 20 years behind bars. Billy Wayne Ludwigson, 62, was arrested by the Texas Rangers after years of investigation. He pled guilty to the murder of 64-year-old Velma Nesset and was sentenced by an Ector County jury in August.
DPS Highlights iWatchTexas Program Ahead of “If You See Something, Say Something” Awareness Day
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans this week of the iWatchTexas program—a critical resource the public can use to report suspicious activity or behavior in their schools and communities—ahead of National “If You See Something, Say Something” Awareness Day on Sept. 25.
DPS Offers Saturday Driver License Appointments in September
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is adding Saturday appointments at select driver license offices statewide through the end of September.
DPS Issues Reminders for Child Passenger Safety Week
AUSTIN – In recognition of Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs Sept. 15-20, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers to educate themselves on the best child safety seat practices in order to keep our state’s youngest passengers safe on the road.
Drive-In Murder Suspect Added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Adiah Namir Roberson to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to her arrest. Crime Stoppers of San Antonio is also offering a reward of up to $5,000. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.
DPS Highlights Crime Laboratory Division During National Forensic Science Week
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to recognize the hardworking men and women of the Crime Laboratory Division during National Forensic Science Week, which takes place Sept. 15-21.
DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure in Carson County (Northwest Texas Region)
CARSON COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized more than 16 pounds of suspected cocaine and nearly two pounds of suspected fentanyl after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Carson County.
Public Safety Commission Forms Selection Committee, Begins Process to Name New DPS Director
AUSTIN – Today, the Public Safety Commission (PSC) formally created a selection committee to assist in the process of naming a new Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director. Members of the PSC, including Chairman Steven P. Mach, Nelda L. Blair, Dan Hord III, Larry Long and Steve Stodghill all took part in the meeting, which took place at DPS Headquarters in Austin.
DPS Announces Featured Fugitive for September
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Robert Gonzales 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 September.