DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure

AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 43 pounds of methamphetamine Thursday, Dec. 12, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Carson County. At approximately 12:52 p.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2002 GMC Denali traveling east on I-40 near Conway, for a traffic violation. The Troo

DPS Graduates Five New Canine Teams

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) graduated five Troopers and five canines from an nine-week training program.........................

DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Marijuana Seizure

AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 3,350 pounds of marijuana Thursday, December 5, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Carson County. At approximately 5:51 p.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2016 Ford U-Haul traveling east on I-40 near Conway, for a traffic violation. Th

Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Russell Ford Arrested

AUSTIN - One of Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders, Russell Scott Ford, was captured on Monday, Dec. 2, in Beaumont. Ford, 57, was wanted for parole violation and failure to register as a sex offender.........................

DPS Offers Tips for Safe Thanksgiving Travel

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind all drivers to practice safe driving habits and exercise extra caution while traveling on Texas roadways during the busy Thanksgiving holiday.........................

EPPD and DPS Joint Citizen's Academy Graduates Fourth Class for 2019

EL PASO – The El Paso Police Department (EPPD) and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) are pleased to announce the graduation of the fourth class of our Joint Citizen's Academy. Fourteen students graduated on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. The graduation was held at the El Paso County 911 District Office, loca

Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Steve Lopez Arrested

AUSTIN - Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Steve Garcia Lopez, 53, was captured on Friday, Nov. 8, in Victoria, Texas. Lopez was wanted for failure to register as a sex offender. He was arrested following.........................