Press Releases

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.

WHEELER CO. – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized more than nine pounds of suspected methamphetamine and other drugs during a traffic stop along I-40 in Wheeler Co. earlier this week.

DEL RIO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) captured a convicted child molester from Guatemala with a history of illegal reentry into the United States during Operation Lone Star in Val Verde Co.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WESLACO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), during Operation Lone Star, seized approximately 69 pounds of cocaine during a joint operation with U.S. Border Patrol in Starr Co.

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.

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.

LAREDO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), under Operation Lone Star (OLS), arrested an illegal immigrant from Mexico for human smuggling and apprehended 11 illegal immigrants following a high-speed pursuit in Webb Co.

DEL RIO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested a Mississippi woman for human smuggling and apprehended a special interest alien (SIA) from Afghanistan during an Operation Lone Star traffic stop in Val Verde Co. last week.

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.

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.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce that Trooper Dustin Henderson (San Angelo) has earned the Jimmy K. Ammons Grand Champion Award at the 2025 North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC). This is the highest honor awarded to a commercial motor vehicle roadside inspector in North America, recognizing exceptional skill, professionalism and dedication to roadway safety.