DPS News

February 19, 2020

Recent Press Releases

  • San Antonio Sex Offender Added to 10 Most Wanted List
    AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added John Lynch Goodwin to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders List, and Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to his arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.
  • DPS Highlights Importance of iWatchTexas on “If You See Something, Say Something” Awareness Day
    AUSTIN – Today, on National “If You See Something, Say Something” Awareness Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans of the iWatchTexas program — a critical resource anyone can use to report suspicious activity or behavior in their schools and communities.
  • 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.
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