DPS News

February 19, 2020

Recent Press Releases

  • Fallen DPS Trooper Honored in Huntsville
    AUSTIN – Today, hundreds gathered at Northside Baptist Church in Huntsville to pay their respects to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol (THP) Trooper Jerry Wayne Adamick Jr., who tragically lost his life in the line of duty last week.
  • Crips Gang Member from Lubbock Added to 10 Most Wanted List
    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Kendrick Kevon Taylor – a known Crips gang member who was out on parole – to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List after the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old male in Lubbock last month. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to his arrest.
  • DPS Trooper Dies in Car Crash
    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 San Jacinto County.
  • DPS Honors Crime Laboratory During National Forensic Science Week
    AUSTIN – During National Forensic Science Week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to recognize the hardworking men and women of the Crime Laboratory Division.
  • Honduran Man Added to Most Wanted List After Killing Two, Injuring Four at Liberty Co. Bar
    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Jose Osman Aguilar Cantillano – a criminal illegal immigrant from Honduras – to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List after a shooting in Liberty Co. over the weekend that left two dead and four injured.
  • DPS Launches Keeping Texas Roads Safe Public Service Announcement
    AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) launched part two of its 90 Days of Safety campaign: Keeping Texas Roads Safe. This second part will run for 30 days and feature a new public service announcement video (PSA) as well as social media messaging across DPS’ official platforms.
  • DPS Graduates 104 New Texas State Troopers
    AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomed 104 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from recruit Class B-2025 during a graduation ceremony at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin. This is the department’s 179th graduating class.
  • Texas Rangers, Beaumont Police Arrest Serial Rapist in Jefferson Co.
    AUSTIN – The man responsible for raping at least four women between 2018 and 2024 is in custody following a joint investigation by the Texas Rangers and the Beaumont Police Department. Eric J. Gipson Sr., 40, of Beaumont, was indicted for his crimes by a Jefferson Co. jury on Aug. 20.
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