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Texas Rangers Cold Case Program Expands Across State
Texas Rangers Cold Case Program Expands Across State Sheridan Nolen… June 17, 2026 AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce the expansion of the Texas Rangers’ Unsolved Crimes Investigation (UCIP/Cold Case) Program – a specialized unit dedicated to solving cold case murders and sexual assaults across the state. “For nearly 25
DPS Trooper Dies in Traffic Crash
DPS Trooper Dies in Traffic Crash Sheridan Nolen… June 17, 2026 AUSTIN – It is with great sadness that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the death of a Highway Patrol Trooper following a traffic crash in Childress County. Trooper Sergio Romero, 27, was attempting to conduct a traffic stop along US-287 near Childress, around 4:00 p.m. on W
DPS Honors Fallen Trooper in Childress
DPS Honors Fallen Trooper in Childress Sheridan Nolen… June 24, 2026 AUSTIN – Today, hundreds gathered at Childress High School, to pay their respects to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol (THP) Trooper Sergio Romero, who was tragically killed in the line of duty last week . Romero’s wife and two young sons were surrounded by family and f
Tipster Helps Authorities Capture Featured Fugitive in Marble Falls
Tipster Helps Authorities Capture Featured Fugitive in Marble Falls Sheridan Nolen… June 26, 2026 AUSTIN – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Victor Ramos Jr. – who was this month’s Featured Fugitive – is back in custody after being captured in Marble Falls last weekend. An increased Texas Crime Stoppers reward will be paid f
Automated License Plate Reader Helps DPS Locate Children from AMBER Alert in Houston (Central Texas Region)
Automated License Plate Reader Helps DPS Locate Children from AMBER Alert in Houston (Central Texas Region) Sheridan Nolen… June 29, 2026 SAN ANTONIO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) has recovered two missing children identified in a statewide AMBER Alert issued out of Bexar Co. last week. Escarleth Vasquez
DPS Seizes Nearly $1 Million in Cocaine During Traffic Stop in Brooks Co. (South Texas Region)
DPS Seizes Nearly $1 Million in Cocaine During Traffic Stop in Brooks Co. (South Texas Region) Sheridan Nolen… June 30, 2026 CORPUS CHRISTI – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 30 bundles of cocaine during an Operation Lone Star traffic stop in Brooks Co. On Friday, June 26, 2026, just after 11:00 a.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a maroon Kia Sore
Three of Texas’ Most Wanted Captured Across the State
Three of Texas’ Most Wanted Captured Across the State Sheridan Nolen… June 30, 2026 AUSTIN – Three of Texas’s 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests across the state. Authorities captured Eduardo Fuentes in Hidalgo, Kenneth Patterson in Plano and Leroy Lewis Jr. in Houston last week. A Texas Crime Stoppers reward will
North Texas Child Predator Named July's Featured Fugitive
North Texas Child Predator Named July's Featured Fugitive Sheridan Nolen… July 2, 2026 AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Alejandro Villegas is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $6,000 during July if the tip is received this month. Alejandro Villegas , 32, from Fort Worth, has been wanted