http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/public_information/press.htm en http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr052413b.htm AUSTIN - Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw today issued the following statement regarding Memorial Day: ............................... Friday, May 24, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr052413b.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr052413.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging residents to participate in "Take 25," a national campaign focusing on child safety............................... Friday, May 24, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr052413.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr052313.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today commissioned its newest airplane, a Pilatus PC-12 NG, at a ceremony in Austin ............................ Thursday, May 23, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr052313.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr052113.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will significantly increase trooper patrols this Memorial Day weekend to help keep Texas roadways safe................................ Tuesday, May 21, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr052113.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr052013.htm AUSTIN - Willie L. Sullivan, 57, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, is now in custody after being arrested on Thursday in Dallas................................ Monday, May 20, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr052013.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr051613.htm AUSTIN - Juan Jose Villa, 37, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, is now in custody after being arrested on Tuesday in St. Charles, Mo................................ Thursday, May 16, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr051613.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr051513.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages residents to report suspicious behaviors that might indicate criminal or terrorist activity to the department's iWATCH website................................ Wednesday, May 15, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr051513.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr051413.htm AUSTIN - 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. ................................ Tuesday, May 14, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr051413.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr051313.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding residents about the upcoming hurricane season and urging individuals to start preparing now for any possible storms................................. Monday, May 13, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr051313.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr051013a.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Juan Carlos Pena, 48, and Willie L. Sullivan, 57, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender list, and a cash reward up to $3,000 is now offered.................................. Friday, May 10, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr051013a.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr051013.htm AUSTIN - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw directed the Texas Rangers to join McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara in launching a criminal investigation.................................. Friday, May 10, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr051013.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr050913.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding residents to take advantage of new driver license mega centers as one option to avoid busy summer months at local offices.................................. Thursday, May 9, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr050913.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr050313.htm AUSTIN - Noah Earl Allen Jr., 45, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, is now in custody after being arrested on Wednesday in San Antonio.................................. Friday, May 3, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr050313.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr050213a.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers on Texas roadways to use extra caution around motorcycles as part of Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month.................................. Thursday, May 2, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr050213a.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr050213.htm AUSTIN - The reward for Juan Carlos Marizcal, 34, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive, has increased to $20,000 for information leading to his arrest if the tip comes in during the month of May................................... Thursday, May 2, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr050213.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr043013a.htm AUSTIN - Gus Matthew Soto, 27, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive, is now in custody after being arrested on Friday, April 26, in Spring, Texas................................... Tuesday, April 30, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr043013a.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr043013.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (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 leading to his capture.................................. Tuesday, April 30, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr043013.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr042913.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Legislature today recognized the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) for its service and outstanding achievements as part of DPS Day at the State Capitol................................. Monday, April 29, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr042613.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr042613.htm AUSTIN - Nicholas Vonwayne Prejean, 24, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, is now in custody after being arrested on Thursday in Houston................................ Friday, April 26, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr042613.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr042213.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced that two Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives were captured within the last week................................ Monday, April 22, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr042213.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr041913.htm AUSTIN - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers made more than 1,000 DWI arrests during a Spring Break special enforcement period this year................................ Friday, April 19, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr041913.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr041813b.htm AUSTIN - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw today issued the following statement regarding Wednesday’s fertilizer plant explosion in the city of West................................ Thursday, April 18, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr041813b.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr041813.htm AUSTIN - Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw made the following statement regarding the announcement that the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office has charged Eric Williams and Kim Williams................................ Thursday, April 18, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr041813.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr041713a.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Senate unanimously confirmed the appointments of Ada Brown, of Dallas, and Randy Watson, of Burleson, to serve as commissioners of the Texas Public Safety Commission................................ Wednesday, April 17, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr041713a.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr041713.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw presented the inaugural William P. Clements Award to two DPS employees................................ Wednesday, April 17, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr041713.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr041613a.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (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............................... Tuesday, April 16, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr041613a.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr041613.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging residents to beat the summer rush at driver license offices across the state by renewing their license or identification card early or online............................... Tuesday, April 16, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr041613.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr041113.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) commissioned its newest airplane, a Cessna 208 Caravan, at a ceremony in Austin.............................. Thursday, April 11, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr041113.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr040513.htm AUSTIN - Brian Allen Tucker, 45, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive and member of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas gang, is now in custody after being arrested on Thursday in Cooper, Texas (Delta County).............................. Friday, April 5, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr040513.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/Texas10MostWanted/fugitiveDetails.aspx?id=192 Thursday, April 4, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/Texas10MostWanted/fugitiveDetails.aspx?id=192 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr040213.htm AUSTIN - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Driver License Mega Centers are making a positive impact on customer service, according to data compiled by DPS during Spring Break this year.............................. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr040213.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr040113b.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (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............................... Monday, April 1, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr040113b.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr040113.htm AUSTIN - 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 if the tip comes in during the month of April.............................. Monday, April 1, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr040113.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr032813.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (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 leading to his capture............................. Thursday, March 28, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr032813.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr032713.htm AUSTIN - The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released the 2013 Texas Public Safety Threat Overview, a state intelligence estimate that offers a review of current public safety threats to Texas............................ Wednesday, March 27, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr032713.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr032513.htm AUSTIN - The 2013 Texas Emergency Management Conference convened today in San Antonio, where public and private sector emergency management officials are gathering this week to discuss best practices and lessons learned in emergency preparedness........................... Monday, March 25, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr032513.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr031313.htm AUSTIN - 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 Criminal Investigations Division agents........................... Tuesday, March 13, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr031313.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr031213.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (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 leading to his capture........................... Tuesday, March 12, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr031213.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr030713.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas 10 Most Wanted Program on March 9 will celebrate 20 years of protecting the public through the apprehension of violent criminals and sexual predators........................... Thursday, March 7, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr030713.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr030513.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging customers to renew their driver license or identification card online during the busy weeks surrounding Spring Break............................ Tuesday, March 5, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr030513.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr030413.htm AUSTIN - 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............................ Monday, March 4, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr030413.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr030113.htm AUSTIN - The reward for Jose Angel Cabral, 58, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive has increased to $20,000 for information leading to his capture if the tip comes in during the month of March ........................... Friday, March 1, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr030113.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr022613.htm AUSTIN - Joseph Daniel Krueger, 36, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive, is now in custody after being arrested in Blanco on Monday night by the U.S. Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, which includes the Texas Department of Public Safety............................ Tuesday, February 26, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr022513.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr022513.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (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 leading to his capture............................ Monday, February 25, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr022513.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr022213.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (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 leading to his capture............................. Friday, February 22, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr022213.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr022113.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) was joined by the U.S. Attorney's Office (Western District of Texas), the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local authorities to announce the arrest of 19 individuals as part of a long-term investigation............................ Thursday, February 21, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr022113.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr022013.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) unveiled a new section of its website dedicated to solving cold case murder investigations across the state of Texas............................. Wednesday, February 20, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr022013.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr021613.htm AUSTIN - Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Alberto Morales was shot and killed early Saturday morning in a confrontation with law enforcement officers in Grapevine, Texas............................. Saturday, February 16, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr021613.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr021413.htm AUSTIN - The Texas PSC and the DPS Director Steven McCraw recognized the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) database for recent achievements, and welcomed new Commissioner Randy Watson to his first Public Safety Commission meeting............................ Thursday, February 14, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr021413.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr021213.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (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........................ Tuesday, February 12, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr021213.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr020613.htm AUSTIN - 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 at the Bridge of the Americas........................ Wednesday, February 6, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr020613.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr020113.htm AUSTIN - 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 leading to his capture ....................... Friday, February 1, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr020113.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr013113.htm FORT WORTH - DPS Director Steven McCraw, PSC Chair Cynthia Leon, PSC Commissioner Ada Brown and PSC Commissioner Randy Watson were joined today by State Rep. Nicole Collier and Fort Worth City Councilmember Frank Moss for a ribbon cutting ceremony....................... Thursday, January 31, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr013113.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr012813.htm AUSTIN - 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 leading to his capture......................... Monday, January 28, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr012813.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr012413.htm AUSTIN - 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 Lone Star Fugitive Task Force........................ Thursday, January 24, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr012413.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr012213.htm ABILENE - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), assisted by local law enforcement agencies, arrested three men early this morning in Colorado City after a nearly 10-hour standoff........................ Tuesday, January 22, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr012213.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr011913.htm AUSTIN - 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 for information leading to his capture....................... Saturday, January 19, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr011913.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr011813.htm LEON VALLEY, TX - DPS Director Steven McCraw, PSC Chair Cynthia Leon and PSC Commissioner Allan B. Polunsky were joined by State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, State Rep. Justin Rodriguez, State Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon and Leon Valley Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Hill....................... Friday, January 18, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr011813.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr011513.htm AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will begin handling AMBER Alert functions in Texas previously performed by BeyondMissing.com........................ Tuesday, January 15, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr011513.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr011113a.htm AUSTIN - The State of Texas will join the nation in observing National AMBER Alert Awareness Day on January 13, 2013....................... Friday, January 11, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr011113a.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr011113.htm AUSTIN - 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 in New Orleans....................... Friday, January 11, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr011113.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr010913.htm AUSTIN - Texas Gov. Rick Perry has declared January as Crime Stoppers Month in Texas. Crime Stoppers programs enable citizens to anonymously report on crimes for cash rewards, helping put criminals behind bars....................... Wednesday, January 9, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr010913.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr010813.htm AUSTIN - 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........................ Tuesday, January 8, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr010813.htm http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr010313.htm AUSTIN - 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 leading to his capture........................ Thursday, January 3, 2013 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr010313.htm