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Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Arrested in Dallas

Willie L. Sullivan, 57, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, is now in custody after being arrested on Thursday in Dallas................read more in the PDF

Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Arrested in Missouri

Juan Jose Villa, 37, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, is now in custody after being arrested on Tuesday in St. Charles, Mo................read more in the PDF

DPS Urges Texans to Report Suspicious Activities Through State Website

The Texas DPS encourages residents to report suspicious behaviors that might indicate criminal or terrorist activity to the department’s iWATCH website...............read more in the PDF

DPS Memorializes Fallen Texas Peace Officers

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) honored 10 Texas law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty during the last year...............read more in the PDF

DPS Urges Texans to Prepare Early for Hurricane Season

The DPS is reminding residents about the upcoming hurricane season and urging individuals to start preparing now for any possible storms................read more in the PDF

Rewards Offered for Two Most Wanted Sex Offenders

The Texas DPS has added Juan Carlos Pena, 48, and Willie L. Sullivan, 57, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender list...............read more in the PDF

Customers Encouraged to Visit Driver License Mega Centers

The Texas DPS is reminding residents to take advantage of new driver license mega centers as one option to avoid busy summer months at local offices...............read more in the PDF

Most Wanted Sex Offender Arrested in San Antonio

Noah Earl Allen Jr., 45, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, is now in custody after being arrested on Wednesday in San Antonio...............read more in the PDF

DPS Urges Motorists to Use Caution Around Motorcyclists

The Texas DPS is reminding drivers on Texas roadways to use extra caution around motorcycles as part of Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month...............read more in the PDF

Featured Fugitive Reward Increased to $20,000

The reward for Juan Carlos Marizcal, 34, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive, has increased to $20,000 for information leading to his arrest..............read more in the PDF

Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in Spring, Texas

Gus Matthew Soto, 27, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive, is now in custody after being arrested on Friday, April 26, in Spring, Texas..............read more in the PDF

Reward Offered for Most Wanted Sex Offender

The Texas DPS has added Noah Earl Allen Jr., 45, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender list, and a $3,000 cash reward is now offered for information..............read more in the PDF

DPS Recognized by Texas Legislature, Participates in Day at the State Capitol

The Texas Legislature recognized the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) for its service and outstanding achievements as part of DPS Day at the State Capitol..............read more in the PDF

Most Wanted Sex Offender Arrested in Houston

Nicholas Vonwayne Prejean, 24, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, is now in custody after being arrested on Thursday in Houston..............read more in the PDF

Two Most Wanted Fugitives Arrested Last Week

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced that two Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives were captured within the last week..............read more in the PDF

DPS Statement on Plant Explosion in West

The Texas DPS Director Steven McCraw today issued the following statement regarding Wednesday’s fertilizer plant explosion in the city of West..............read more in the PDF

DPS Employees, Texans Recognized for Heroic Efforts

The Texas PSC and DPS Director Steven McCraw today presented the inaugural William P. Clements Award to two DPS employees..............read more in the PDF

$10,000 Reward Offered for Most Wanted Fugitive with Austin Ties

The Texas DPS has added Charles Edward Robertson-Davis, 21, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive list, and a $10,000 cash reward is now offered for information..............read more in the PDF

Skip the Trip, Renew Online Before Summer Rush

The Texas DPS is encouraging residents to beat the summer rush at driver license offices across the state by renewing their license or identification card early..............read more in the PDF

New DPS Airplane Named in Honor of Fallen Agent

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) commissioned its newest airplane, a Cessna 208 Caravan, at a ceremony in Austin................read more in the PDF

Escaped Murder Suspect From Hopkins County Captured

Brian Allen Tucker, 45, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive and member of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas gang, is now in custody...............read more in the PDF

Driver License Mega Centers Prove Helpful with Spring Break Rush

Texas DPS Driver License Mega Centers are making a positive impact on customer service, according to data compiled by DPS during Spring Break this year...............read more in the PDF

DPS Releases 2012 Texas Gang Threat Assessment

The DPS has released the 2012 Texas Gang Threat Assessment, which was developed to provide a broad overview of gang activity in the state of Texas...............read more in the PDF

Featured Fugitive Reward Increased to $15,000

The reward for Juan Jose Villa, 36, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender has increased to $15,000 for information leading to his arrest..............read more in the PDF

Reward Offered for Most Wanted Fugitive with Dallas, Houston Area Ties

The Texas DPS has added Gus Matthew Soto, 28, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive list, and a $7,500 cash reward is now offered for information..............read more in the PDF

State Intelligence Report Highlights Threats to Texas

The DPS has released the 2013 Texas Public Safety Threat Overview, a state intelligence estimate that offers a review of current public safety threats..............read more in the PDF

Emergency Management Officials Share Best Practices at Annual State Conference

The 2013 Texas Emergency Management Conference convened in San Antonio, where public and private sector emergency management officials are gathering.............read more in the PDF

Most Wanted Sex Offender Arrested in Longview

Michael Wayne Hopson, 57, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, is now in custody after being arrested in Longview on Tuesday by the Texas DPS CID..............read more in the PDF

Reward Offered for Most Wanted Sex Offender

The Texas DPS has added Michael Wayne Hopson, 57, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender list, and a $5,000 cash reward is now offered for information.............read more in the PDF

Texas 10 Most Wanted Program Marks 20th Anniversary

The Texas DPS Texas 10 Most Wanted Program on March 9 will celebrate 20 years of protecting the public.............read more in the PDF

Skip the Trip, Renew Online during Spring Break

The Texas DPS is encouraging customers to renew their driver license or identification card online during the busy weeks surrounding Spring Break.............read more in the PDF

DPS Increases Spring Break DWI Enforcement

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase DWI patrols from March 8 - March 17, one of the most active Spring Break periods in Texas.............read more in the PDF

Featured Fugitive Reward Increased to $20,000

The reward for Jose Angel Cabral, 58, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive has increased to $20,000 for information leading to his capture............read more in the PDF

Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Blanco

Joseph Daniel Krueger, 36, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive, is now in custody after being arrested in Blanco on Monday night............read more in the PDF

Reward Offered for Most Wanted Fugitive from San Antonio

The Texas DPS has added Joseph Daniel Krueger, 36, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive list, and a $10,000 cash reward is now offered for information............read more in the PDF

Reward Offered for Most Wanted Sex Offender

The Texas DPS has added Nicholas Vonwayne Prejean, 24, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender list, and a $3,000 cash reward is now offered for information...........read more in the PDF

Multi-Agency Effort Disrupts Mexico-Based Drug Trafficking Organization

The Texas DPS was joined by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local authorities to announce the arrest of 19 individuals,...........read more in the PDF

New DPS Webpage Highlights Unsolved Murders

The Texas DPS unveiled a new section of its website dedicated to solving cold case murder investigations across the state of Texas.............read more in the PDF

UPDATE: Most Wanted Fugitive Killed

Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Alberto Morales was shot and killed early Saturday morning in a confrontation with law enforcement officers............read more in the PDF

$10,000 Reward Offered for Prisoner Who Escaped Custody in Dallas-Fort Worth Area

The DPS has added Alberto Morales, 41, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive list, and a $10,000 cash reward is now offered for information leading to his capture...........read more in the PDF

Most Wanted Sex Offender Arrested in El Paso

Juan Alfredo Gandarilla, 43, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, is now in custody after being arrested in El Paso Monday night by U.S. Customs and Border Protection...........read more in the PDF

Featured Fugitive Reward Increased to $13,000

The reward for John Michael Enard, 58, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender and this month’s featured fugitive, has increased to $13,000 for information..........read more in the PDF

DPS Announces Sixth Driver License Mega Center Office Opening in Fort Worth

DPS Director Steven McCraw, PSC Chair Cynthia Leon, PSC Commissioner Ada Brown and PSC Commissioner Randy Watson were joined by State Rep. Nicole Collier.........read more in the PDF

Reward Offered for Most Wanted Sex Offender

DPS has added Santos Francisco Sanchez, 45, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender list, and a $5,000 cash reward is now offered for information.........read more in the PDF

Most Wanted Sex Offender Arrested in San Antonio

Gregg Michael Scott, 52, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, is now in custody after being arrested Tuesday in San Antonio by the U.S. Marshals Service.........read more in the PDF

Ten-Hour Standoff Ends in Three Arrests in Mitchell County

The DPS, assisted by local law enforcement agencies, arrested three men early this morning in Colorado City after a nearly 10-hour standoff...........read more in the PDF

Reward Offered for Dangerous High Risk Sex Offender Escapee

DPS has added John Michael Enard, 58, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender list, and a $3,000 cash reward is now offered...........read more in the PDF

DPS Announces Fifth Driver License Mega Center Office Opening in San Antonio Area

Texas DPS Director Steven McCraw, PSC Chair Cynthia Leon and PSC Commissioner Allan B. Polunsky were joined by State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte..........read more in the PDF

Texas Amber Alert E-mail Notification System Transitions to DPS Website

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will begin handling AMBER Alert functions in Texas previously performed by BeyondMissing.com...........read more in the PDF

DPS Recognizes National AMBER Alert Awareness Day

The State of Texas will join the nation in observing National AMBER Alert Awareness Day on January 13, 2013..........read more in the PDF

Two DPS Most Wanted Sex Offenders Captured

Two Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders were arrested this week. One offender was arrested in Houston and another, who was from Nacogdoches, was arrested...........read more in the PDF

Most Wanted Sex Offender Arrested in Bandera

James Anthony Rubio, 55, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, is now in custody after being arrested Monday in Bandera as the result of a tip............read more in the PDF

Featured Fugitive Reward Increased to $17,500

The reward for Jesus Alberto Villegas, 33, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive and this month’s featured fugitive, has increased to $17,500 for information...........read more in the PDF

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