DPS Rescues Child from Suspected Stash House (West Texas Region)

EL PASO - Earlier this month, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Special Agents along with Texas Highway Patrol Troopers and the El Paso and New Mexico United States Border Patrol Anti-Smuggling Units discovered a suspected stash house on the west side of El Paso, and a 13-year-old child locked in one of the bedrooms. Once agents entered the house, they observed a make-shift door with a lock in the main hallway and found each room door also had coded locks. Further investigation determined the house was being utilized for sex trafficking and the trafficking of drugs, including fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Austin Fugitive Added to Texas Most Wanted List

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Arthur Dewayne Carson, of Austin, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List and Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to his arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.

DPS Announces Arrests in Clean Scanning Operation

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Regulatory Services Division (RSD) continues to work to address illegal activity surrounding fraudulent vehicle inspections known as “clean scanning.”

Collin County Fugitive Added to Texas Most Wanted List

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Joshua Darnell Lockett, of McKinney, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to his arrest. Remember, all tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.

DPS Issues Reminders for Drivers, Offers Resources Ahead of New School Year

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to use extra caution in-and-around school zones and neighborhoods as we approach the new school year. This includes knowing state laws about driving near stopped school buses and not using cell phones when you’re behind the wheel. It also means utilizing the many resources available to parents, school staff and students.

DPS Announces August Featured Fugitive from Houston

AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Johnny Wilson is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 during August if the tip is received this month.

Parker County Sex Offender Named July’s Featured Fugitive

AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Larry Capko, who is also affiliated with the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas, is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 if the tip is received during the month of July.