Texas Crime

Lubbock police arrested two theft suspects on Tuesday following a brief foot chase and a vehicle pursuit. After fleeing in an SUV, one suspect crashed into parked cars before being caught. No injuries were reported.

Lubbock police are searching for a man who stole a liquor bottle on 50th Street. The incident highlights common Texas theft offenses, which range from Class C misdemeanors to severe felonies depending on the value stolen.

Texas DPS seeks Charles Demond Ward, convicted sex offender and Bloods gang member, wanted in Gladewater area. $6,000 reward for tips.

Lubbock Police Department data reveals assault and vehicle break-ins as the city's most frequent crimes. LPD encourages residents to track local crime maps, secure valuables, and park in well-lit areas to prevent vehicle theft.

CBP officers at the Pharr International Bridge intercepted over $25 million in methamphetamine hidden inside a semi-truck carrying cabbage from Mexico. Agents used canine units and advanced scanning technology to uncover the drugs.

Lubbock Police are seeking answers in two separate cases. A $5,000 reward is offered for a fatal 2017 hit-and-run, while officers also investigate a tragic shooting and suicide that left two neighbors injured and dead on Tuesday morning.

An anonymous tip led Texas DPS to arrest Ronnie Matthew Velarde, a documented West Texas Tango gang member on the state's Most Wanted list, in Midland. The tipster is now eligible for a cash reward up to $5,000.

A 20-year-old man was killed Monday after opening fire on Lubbock police officers during a traffic stop on MLK Boulevard. Following a brief car chase, officers returned fire when the suspect pointed a gun at them.

A 32-year-old Midland father faces a manslaughter charge after his 1-year-old daughter was found dead under him while he was intoxicated. Guillermo Juarez remains held on a $1,005,000 bond following the tragic incident.

With thousands of gang members in Texas, Lubbock citizens can take action. Learn how to anonymously report assault, drug trafficking, and other gang activity using the Texas Anti-Gang Center.