Press Releases

May 28, 2020
  • Three of Texas’ Most Wanted Captured in Milano, Houston and Wichita Falls
    AUSTIN – Three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Ryan Lewis in Milam Co., Tommie Kelly in Harris Co. and Tyler Palmer in Wichita Co. on Oct. 15, 22 and 23, respectively. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid in any of these arrests.
  • Texas DPS Named 2025 Leader of Police Aviation by International Association of Chiefs of Police
    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce that its Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) has been named the recipient of the 2025 Leadership in Police Aviation Award by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). The award was presented during the IACP Annual Awards Banquet at the Denver Convention Center on Tuesday, Oct. 21, as a part of the 2025 IACP Annual Conference.
  • DPS Border Mounted Patrol, K-9 Track Down Criminal Illegal Immigrant in Kinney Co. (South Texas Region)
    DEL RIO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured a criminal illegal immigrant from Mexico on a private ranch while working Operation Lone Star in Kinney Co. last weekend.
  • DPS Captures Convicted Child Sex Offender from Mexico in Maverick Co. (South Texas Region)
    DEL RIO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured a criminal illegal immigrant and convicted child sex offender from Mexico during an Operation Lone Star traffic stop in Maverick Co.
  • DPS Deploys First in the Nation Drone Detection System
    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the first law enforcement agency in the nation to deploy Airborne Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ACUS) – a cutting-edge technology mounted on helicopters designed to detect and respond to drones that may pose a potential threat to public safety or emergency operations.
  • Authorities Capture Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders
    AUSTIN – Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Derrick Flowers in Houston, Texas and Spencer Giron in Lake Charles, La. on Oct. 1 and 9, respectively. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid for either arrest.
  • Increased Reward Paid for Captured Featured Fugitive
    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), with assistance from the Office of the Attorney General, has captured Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender and October Featured Fugitive Dante Odom. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid for his arrest.
  • Texas Rangers Seek New Tips in Mason Co. Ranch Murder
    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information on the 2001 murder of 46-year-old James Charles “Jimmy” Schuessler. The reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for his death is now increased to $6,000 if the tip is received before the next featured Texas Rangers cold case is announced. Anyone with information in this case is asked to please come forward.
  • DPS Launches Keeping Texas Families Safe Public Service Announcement
    AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) launched part three of its 90 Days of Safety campaign: Keeping Texas Families Safe. This third and final piece of the campaign will run for 30 days and feature a new public service announcement video (PSA), social media messaging across all of DPS’ official platforms and videos airing in the waiting areas of driver license offices across the state.
  • DPS Personnel Recognized for Lifesaving Actions
    AUSTIN – Today, several Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) personnel were honored during the October meeting of the Public Safety Commission, which was held at DPS Headquarters in Austin. PSC Chairman Stephen P. Mach, Nelda Luce Blair, Dan Hord, Larry Long and Steven Stodghill, along with DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin, presented two Director’s Citations along with four Lifesaving Awards.
  • DPS Names Two to Leadership Positions During Public Safety Commission Meeting
    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces two leadership changes, which were confirmed by the Public Safety Commission (PSC) during its meeting today at DPS Headquarters.
  • DPS Expands Aviation Fleet with New High-Tech Aircraft to Enhance Public Safety
    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) expanded its Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) fleet today with the addition of a brand-new Cessna 208 Caravan, equipped with cutting-edge technology designed to strengthen public safety and provide critical support to partner agencies across the state.
  • DPS, RCSO Arrest Five After Narcotics Search in Amarillo (Northwest Texas Region)
    AMARILLO – On, Oct. 3, 2025, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), with assistance from the Randall Co. Sheriff’s Office (RCSO), made five arrests and a significant drug and weapons seizure at a residence in Amarillo.
  • DPS Captures TdA Gang Member and Convicted Murderer in El Paso Co.
    EL PASO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured a confirmed Tren de Argua (TdA) gang member and convicted murderer from Venezuela in El Paso Co. during Operation Lone Star last month.
  • DPS Captures Convicted Murderer from Mexico in Laredo (South Texas Region)
    LAREDO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured a criminal illegal immigrant and convicted murderer from Mexico during an Operation Lone Star traffic stop in Webb Co.
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