DPS Seizes More Than Six Million Dollars’ Worth of Cocaine (South Texas Region)
WESLACO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized more than six million dollars’ worth of cocaine in Hidalgo Co. as part of Operation Lone Star.
DPS Increases Enforcement for Spring Break, St. Patrick’s Day
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase patrols on roads beginning this weekend to ensure motorists drive responsibly this spring break and St. Patrick’s Day. March 8 through March 17, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct its annual Spring Break and St. Patrick’s Day traffic enforcement campaign—looking for people who are speeding, not wearing their seat belts, driving while intoxicated or committing other traffic violations.
DPS Names Repeat Sex Offender as Featured Fugitive for March
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Carlos Jose Ayala Morales is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $6,000 during March if the tip is received this month.
Increased Reward Offered in Multi-Region Cold Case Investigation
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information on the 1990 murder of Jackie Foster. 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 before the next featured Texas Rangers cold case is announced.
Criminal Illegal Immigrant on 10 Most Wanted List Captured in San Antonio
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the capture of another fugitive from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List – this time in San Antonio. Clarence Mfor was arrested on Sunday, March 2. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid in his arrest.
DPS Seizes Thousands of THC Products During Oldham Co. Traffic Stop (Northwest Texas Region)
OLDHAM COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized over 30 pounds of THC and marijuana—including thousands of vape cartridges—during a traffic stop in Oldham Co.
DPS Seizes $60,000 Worth of Marijuana in Webb Co. (South Texas Region)
LAREDO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized more than 198 pounds of marijuana during an Operation Lone Star (OLS) traffic stop in Webb Co.
DPS Arrests Criminal Illegal Immigrants After Discharging Firearm in Mission (South Texas Region)
WESLACO – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Special Agents working Operation Lone Star (OLS) arrested two criminal illegal immigrants from Mexico, including a previously deported felon, in Hidalgo Co. over the weekend.
Reward Offered in Search for Winkler Co. Child Pornography Suspect (West Texas Region)
KERMIT – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Kermit Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Winkler Co. fugitive Israel Arreola Diaz. The Kermit Police Department is now offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to his arrest.
DPS Arrests Criminal Illegal Immigrant Fugitives in Hidalgo, El Paso Counties (South, West Texas Regions)
WESLACO/EL PASO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) during Operation Lone Star (OLS) arrested two criminal illegal immigrant fugitives in Hidalgo and El Paso counties this month.