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Recent News About Texas Department of Public Safety
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Two arrested in Permian Basin human trafficking investigation
Officials in the Permian Basin have announced the arrest of two individuals following a human trafficking investigation.
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Texas DPS adds Rodolfo Martinez Jr. to most wanted sex offenders list
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has placed Rodolfo Martinez Jr. on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders list.
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DPS to launch enhanced distracted driving patrols across Texas
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is set to increase patrols this weekend, focusing on keeping drivers attentive to their driving tasks.
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Texas DPS and TMD refute reports of criminal activity on border islands
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Texas Military Department (TMD) have addressed recent public reports concerning Beaver Island and Roma Island, located along the Texas-Mexico border.
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Texas Senate confirms Hord and Stodghill to Public Safety Commission
On Wednesday, the Texas Senate confirmed Dan Hord III and Steven H. Stodghill as members of the Public Safety Commission.
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Investigation of Venezuelan gang in Hays County results in over 40 arrests
For over a year, multiple law enforcement agencies have conducted investigations into the presence of suspected members and associates of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) in Texas.
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Texas Rangers identify suspect in cold case murder of Laredo mother
The Texas Rangers, in collaboration with the Laredo Police Department, have identified Sergio Mendez as the suspect in the 2016 murder of Janette Escamilla Jaramillo.
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iWatchTexas aids FBI in arresting man for online school shooting threats
The Texas Department of Public Safety's iWatchTexas program played a crucial role in preventing a potential school attack by alerting authorities to online threats.
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Texas DPS arrests gang member, seizes large quantity of marijuana
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently apprehended a gang member and confiscated 200 pounds of marijuana in Cameron County.
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Converse teen added to Texas' most wanted fugitives list
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the addition of Joseph Harris to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List.
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Texas DPS increases patrols for spring break safety
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is set to enhance its road patrols starting this weekend, aiming to ensure safe driving practices during the upcoming spring break and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
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Carlos Jose Ayala Morales named as featured fugitive by DPS
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has named Carlos Jose Ayala Morales as the Featured Fugitive for March.
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Fugitive on Texas' most wanted list arrested without reward payout
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the arrest of Clarence Enyi Mfor, a fugitive on Texas' 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List.
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Texas DPS raises reward for tips on 1990 murder cold case
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is actively seeking information regarding a 1990 murder case.
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Texas DPS seizes thousands of THC products in Oldham County traffic stop
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) conducted a significant drug seizure during a traffic stop in Oldham County.
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DPS seizes over 198 pounds of marijuana during traffic stop in Laredo
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently conducted a traffic stop in Webb County, resulting in the seizure of more than 198 pounds of marijuana.
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DPS arrests two in South Texas after shooting incident
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Special Agents, as part of Operation Lone Star, arrested two criminal illegal immigrants from Mexico in Hidalgo County over the weekend.
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Houston man added to Texas most wanted fugitives list
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has placed Carlos Jose Ayala Morales on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List.
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Texas DPS increases patrols for Super Bowl LIX weekend
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has issued a reminder for football fans and drivers to exercise caution on the roads ahead of Super Bowl LIX, which will take place this weekend.
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Texas DPS announces arrest of two from state's most wanted list
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the capture of two individuals from Texas' 10 Most Wanted list.