Shooting Review Board Finds Problem With LPD Operating Procedures
A lawsuit from the family of a man killed by police has led the Shooting Review Board to find a problem in operating procedures with Lubbock Police and interagency task forces.
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Lubbock Driver Thought He Hit a Mailbox, But He Hit a Pedestrian
A Lubbock driver that was involved in a hit-and-run crash says that he initially thought he had just hit a mailbox.
DPS Helicopter Pursues Suspects Following Shots Fired Incident
On Sunday, December 19th, 2 suspects were arrested after they were pursued by a Texas DPS helicopter.
Two Killed in Crash on Highway 84 & CR 2950, Both From Lubbock
Two people have passed away following a two vehicle accident that happened on the way to Slaton from Lubbock on Saturday, April 24th.
Reward Increased for Information in 34-Year-Old Lubbock Murder
The Texas Department of Public Safety has increased the reward for information leading to an arrest in the 1987 murder of 13-year-old Veronica Taylor.
Man Escapes Bailey County Jail and is Arrested Later the Same Day
A Lubbock man has been sentenced to over 35 years in prison after he was arrested in November of 2019, escaped the Bailey County Jail in August of 2020, and was then recaptured later that same day.
Texas Man Who Tried to Shoot and Kill DPS Trooper Found Dead
Texas DPS trooper Chad Walker was attempting to help a broken down vehicle on U.S. Highway 84 when he was shot once in the head and abdomen.
Lubbock Sergeant Presented Purple Heart in Austin
On Thursday, February 11th, the Texas Public Safety Commission presented a Purple Heart to a Lubbock Sergeant and 8 Lifesaving Awards to other members of the Texas Highway Patrol.
Details Released in Fatal 3-Vehicle Accident in Martin County
A Buick LaCrosse traveling south on State Highway 349 failed to control speed and went into oncoming traffic, striking another car and a semi-truck.
Ropes ISD Employee Arrested for Solicitation of a Minor
A Ropes ISD employee has been arrested and accused of online solicitation of a minor.
One Dead and Two Injured in Crash Involving Semi-Truck
On Wednesday, December 23rd, the Texas Department of Public Safety released information concerning a deadly crash that happened in Howard County all the way back on Saturday, December 12th.
Texas DPS Increasing Enforcement Over the Holidays
On Monday, December 21st, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced its annual Christmas and New Year's holiday traffic enforcement campaigns that will kick of December 23rd.