DPS Sponsors Families for Christmas

LUBBOCK – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Northwest Texas Region sponsored two families for Christmas this year. DPS Troopers and employees shopped, wrapped gifts and delivered presents to the families who live in Lubbock and Buffalo Gap. DPS offices in Lub

DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure

AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 101 pounds of marijuana Wednesday, December 18, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Carson County. At approximately 2:59 p.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado traveling east on I-40 near Conway, for a traf

DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Cash Seizure

AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 106 pounds of marijuana, more than four pounds of THC wax and $7,002 in cash Tuesday, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Oldham County. At approximately 12:49 p.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu traveling

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.........................

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 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

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.........................