DPS News

February 19, 2020

Recent Press Releases

  • Texas Rangers, Law Enforcement Solve 1997 Permian Basin Sexual Assault Case
    AUSTIN – Authorities in the Permian Basin have now identified the man they believe violently raped a 49-year-old woman in a mall parking lot in Midland almost 30 years ago. Last month, James Lee Woodard, now 61, was arrested in Big Spring and charged with aggravated sexual assault.
  • DPS Unveils New Aircraft; Strengthens Airborne Law Enforcement Support
    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has acquired its first Bell 407 helicopter since the 1980s, marking a significant investment in the agency’s aviation capabilities and its ongoing efforts to modernize and expand airborne law enforcement operations across Texas.
  • Bloods Member on Most Wanted List Captured in Austin
    AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Devonshae Aikeis Fisher is back in custody after being captured in Travis Co. on Thursday. A Texas Crime Stoppers will not be paid for his arrest.
  • DPS Encourages Texans to Prepare Ahead of 2026 Hurricane Season
    AUSTIN – In support of hurricane preparedness efforts across the state, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans to make an emergency plan now as the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season – which runs June 1 through November 30 – nears.
  • DPS’ Fallen Honored During Annual Memorial Service
    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today honored the legacy of DPS officers and non-commissioned employees who lost their lives in the line of duty at this year’s annual Peace Officers Memorial Service in Austin.
  • DPS Announces Driver License Card Updates Under Texas Driving with Disability Program
    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), in partnership with the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD), announces changes to Texas-issued driver license (DL) and identification (ID) cards under the Texas Driving with Disability Program to improve communication between law enforcement and Texans with certain disabilities and health conditions.
  • Three of Texas’ Most Wanted Captured in San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Thurber
    AUSTIN – Three of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Andrew Lopez in San Antonio, Albert Merell, Jr. in Corpus Christi and Kerry Armstrong in Erath Co. earlier this month. A Texas Crime Stoppers will be paid for the arrest of Albert Merell Jr.
  • Northeast Texas Most Wanted Sex Offender Captured in Mexico
    AUSTIN – A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender is back in custody after being located in Mexico. A Texas Crime Stoppers will not be paid for his arrest.
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