DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Marijuana Seizure

AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 102 pounds of marijuana Saturday, April 13, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Oldham County.  At approximately 3:11 p.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2019 Cadillac XTS east on I-40 near Vega for a traffic violation. The

DPS Graduates Four New Canine Teams

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

DPS Distributes Lifesaving Tool, Tactical Training

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) began deploying NARCAN kits, along with tactical emergency training, to all Texas State Troopers to provide an additional lifesaving tool for the public and law enforcement.........................

DPS Cautions Public Against Trooper Fundraising Scams

WESLACO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging the public to be cautious of fundraising scams allegedly being used to support Texas Troopers. Scammers often attempt to exploit the generosity of the public following the injury of a law enforcement officer. On Saturday evening, while investigating a

DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure

AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 208 pounds of THC products Saturday, April 6, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Wheeler County. At approximately 10:40 a.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu traveling east on I-40 near Shamrock, for a traffi

DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure

AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized close to 22 pounds of THC products, eight pounds of marijuana and over two pounds of fentanyl Monday, April 1, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Carson County. At approximately 5:29 p.m., a