DPS News

February 19, 2020

Recent Press Releases

  • 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.
  • Honduran Felon Named Featured Fugitive for September
    AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Robert Bustrillo-Vasquiez — a violent felon with multiple deportations — is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $6,000 during September if the tip is received this month.
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