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Official Twitter feed of the Texas Department of Public Safety - South Texas Region. FOR EMERGENCIES, CALL 9-1-1.
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🚨Move Over or Slow Down: It’s the Law🚨. Every officer has a family waiting. Protect lives:. 📹Hear from trooper spouses about the daily risks their loved ones face. 💙 Move Over. Slow Down. Save Lives. 💙. 📽️ Watch and share!. #MoveOverSlowDown #StaySafe #PublicSafety @TxDPS
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Update: Trooper Moises Sanchez (3D08) is still in stable but critical condition. Prayers 🙏for our Trooper & his family.
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Update: State Trooper is out of surgery. He is stable but critical condition.
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DEL RIO - A @TxDPS Trooper disrupted a human smuggling attempt in Val Verde Co. The driver of a box truck was smuggling 10 illegal immigrants from Del Rio to San Antonio. The immigrants were referred to #USBP. The driver was arrested for human smuggling. #OperationLoneStar
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Update: Suspect is in custody.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information of the whereabouts of the suspect involved in the shooting at the 1500 block of south Maltese Street north of Freddy Gonzalez. The suspect is Victor Alejandro Godinez, 24, of Edinburg. Call DPS (956)565-7600."
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Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Trooper Moises Sanchez died Saturday, nearly five months after suffering from head injuries sustained from being shot in the line of duty in April.
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Update: Trooper Sanchez. We are extremely pleased to let you know that tomorrow (Friday) Moses is being transferred from DHR Rehabilitation Hospital in Edinburg to TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation & Research Hospital in Houston.
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Update: Suspect Victor Alejandro Godinez, 24, of Edinburg has been arraigned by Municipal Judge Terry Palacios. Godinez has been charged with 3-counts of Attempted Capital Murder of a Peace Officer (1st-degree felony) Bond: One Million Dollars each count.
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@TxDPS Troopers continue to combat drug smugglers who exploit vulnerable gaps along the TX-Mx border in order to smuggle narcotics into the border communities, and the U.S. #OperationLoneStar seizures: . ▪️10,104lbs Marijuana.▪️1,666lbs Cocaine.▪️1,583lbs Meth.▪️132lbs Fentanyl
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These are the DPS State Troopers, Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Weslaco PD Officers that covered the @CityOfMissionTX today so all their officers could attend the memorial ceremony for Cpl Speedy.
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Message from Trooper Moises Sanchez. Moses is still in Neuro ICU listed in stable condition. His vitals remain strong. We are pleased to see a little improvement every day with movement in his face and body. For more information.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with @CityOfMissionTX Police Department, family, friends, and co- workers during this difficult time. 🙏🏼🙏🏼.
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CORPUS CHRISTI- Today, at approximately 8:21 p.m. a @TxDPS Trooper was involved in a vehicle pursuit in Falfurrias. Once the pursuit concluded, the driver shot the trooper and gunfire was returned killing the suspect. Trooper is in stable condition.
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At the direction of Gov @GregAbbott_TX , the @TxDPS and the @TXMilitary, as part of #OperationLoneStar are working collaboratively by placing concertina wire and cargo containers along the Tx-Mx border in Eagle Pass. This is to deter potential threats and mass migration surges.
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DPS South Texas Region extends our deepest condolences to the families’ and McAllen Police Department’s fallen heroes.
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Thank you to our community & local law enforcement for making the ”2019 Trooper Moises Sanchez Heroes Run” a success! 🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃♂️
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Mission Veterans memorial high school flying the thin blue line flag in honor of fallen first responders, before running, they honored Fallen Mission PD Corporal Jose “Speedy” Espericueta, and Fallen Texas DPS State trooper, Moises Sanchez. 🚓🚓🚓🚓
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From Trooper Sanchez’s wife: Yvonne stated, ”First family outing together since April 6th!”. Tirr Memorial Hospital scheduled this, and it was awesome to experience as a Family !!
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Financial assistance has been established for Trooper Moises Sanchez and his family. Assistance can be made in one of two ways:
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Update: State Trooper is in surgery at a local hospital. Suspect is still at-large.
Law Enforcement activity is occurring at this time near North 10th Street and Freddy Gonzalez in Hidalgo County. Please stay away from area.
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Today we honor our fallen hero and salute his sacrifice.
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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information of the whereabouts of the suspect involved in the shooting at the 1500 block of south Maltese Street north of Freddy Gonzalez. The suspect is Victor Alejandro Godinez, 24, of Edinburg. Call DPS (956)565-7600."
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On behalf of South Texas Region Troopers and the Sanchez family, we want to wish Trooper Moises Sanchez ”Happy Birthday.” #GetWellSoon
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South Texas Troopers ready to run the 5K Moises Sanchez Heroes Run 2019 in DPS Uniform. 🚓🚓🚓
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ICYMI: @TxDPS drone operators & Special Operations Group using thermal imaging located 37 illegal immigrants (36 adults/1 minor) concealed inside an open-top train car in Maverick Co. The immigrants, from MX, HN, GT, & SV, were referred to #USBP. #OperationLoneStar
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During #OperationLoneStar, in a collaborative effort with @TexasHwyPatrol Troopers, @TxDPS SOG and #USBP, a group of illegal immigrants wearing camouflage clothing were apprehended & charged for criminal trespass after trespassing on a ranch in Kinney Co.
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11/17/21, a @TxDPSSouth Trp stopped a commercial vehicle in Brooks Co. resulting in the seizure of over $1.5 million in cash and 2 firearms. @TxDPS Trp’s work proactively to disrupt criminal activity and interdict proceeds which supply criminal organizations. #OperationLoneStar
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Happy Father's Day from DPS South Texas Region!!! Have a blessed day!!!! 🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙
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@TxDPSSouth representatives along with @mylaredopd, federal partners and @cityoflaredo officials met with @SenTedCruz to discuss border security, and the efforts @TxDPS is doing in helping to secure our nation’s border by cracking down on criminal activity. #OperationLoneStar
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12/17/21, @TxDPS arrested a human smuggler who was smuggling (37) illegal immigrants by raft from MX to Roma, TX. Juan Enrique Lugo Guzman, 47 yoa, Mexico, was arrested for human smuggling and resisting arrest. #OperationLoneStar
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👷🏽♂️Luis the Builder🚧 attempted to smuggle 5 illegal immigrants by disguising himself as a construction worker 🦺. This tactic did not fool a @TxDPS Trp who pursued the driver, Luis Montelongo-Hernandez from MX, & arrested him for evading & human smuggling. #OperationLoneStar
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Today, South Texas Troopers participated in a memorial run for Trooper M. Sanchez. Troopers that participated were Rodolfo Trevino, Sonia Ruiz, Eric Perez, Aaron Matamoros, Rodolfo Trevino, and Cpl Vanessa Lugo.
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CAMERON CO - @TxDPS & #USBP collaboratively disrupted a drug smuggling attempt in Brownsville, TX. The driver evaded from law enforcement & drove the vehicle into the Rio Grande river. The driver was able to swim back to MX - 486lbs. of marijuana was seized. #OperationLoneStar
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This morning, @TxDPS & @TXMilitary assisted #USBP in apprehending two groups of illegal immigrants in the Mission, TX area. This is a continued effort in supporting our federal partners to deter & stop unlawful entries into the state. #OperationLoneStar
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Update on Trooper Moises Sanchez 🙏🙏 🚓🚓.Yesterday, Moses moved out of Neuro ICU and into the DHR Rehab Hospital. He will undergo at least 3 hours of rehab each day before returning to the Neuro ICU for surgery in the coming weeks. Yvonne Sanchez.
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While our officers are serving and protecting this Memorial weekend, we're asking drivers to do their part by adhering to the move over law – simply move over or slow down. Let's have a safe Memorial weekend!!
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Law Enforcement activity is occurring at this time near North 10th Street and Freddy Gonzalez in Hidalgo County. Please stay away from area.
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ICYMI: @TxDPS seized 54 lbs of methamphetamine on US 77 in Kleberg Co. The drugs were concealed inside water pumps. The drugs have an estimated street value of $4,708,310. As of 12/30, @TxDPS has seized over 12k lbs of methamphetamine. #OperationLoneStar
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South Texas Region Troopers supporting the benefit for Trooper Moises Sanchez. 🚓🚓 #Getwellsoon
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Hope you tune into @seanhannity at 9 pm EST for #EXCLUSIVE part 1 of my journey with @TxDPS Aircraft Operations Division - protecting our borders along 500 miles porous regions of Big Bend National Park. It’s a battle against the elements, drug cartels and terrain
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Thanks to all the First Responders & Healthcare Professionals out there working hard to keep our State safe. #TexasStrong
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@TxDPS has seized 886lbs of the lethal drug #fentanyl. This amount provides 200,887,887 ☠️ doses. #Texas is taking proactive measures in cracking down on drug traffickers in order to safeguard #Texans, & the U.S. #OperationLoneStar.
DID YOU SEE THIS?. Carter Attends Briefing on Dangerous Fentanyl at Border: ‘They do not care if this drug kills anybody’.
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During the weekend, the @txdps elite brush team apprehended 33 illegal immigrants on private ranches for criminal trespass. As part of Gov. @GregAbbott_TX’s #OperationLoneStar, @txdps have made over 2,600 criminal trespass arrests. #DPSBrushTeam #BorderSecurity
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Funeral arrangements for our fallen hero Trooper Moises Sanchez have been set.
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Thank you @CityofMcAllen for recognizing @TxDPSSouth Trooper Moises Sanchez. #GoneButNotForgotten #RGV.
McAllen’s Newest Mural is in the works: @popc_ulture & his amazing piece of art capture the true heroism & heart of McAllen Police Officers Edelmiro Garza Jr. & Ismael Chavez & @TxDPS Trooper Moises Sanchez. They will forever be watching over our community. 💙🤎🖤.#InOurHearts
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Thank you Kevin Luna, of @Edinburgcisd Elias Longoria Middle School (8th grade) in Edinburg for this beautiful drawing of Trooper Moises Sanchez.
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Del Rio- @TxDPSSouth who are deployed for #OperationLoneStar saw this child playing baseball by himself. The troopers took some time to play baseball with him. Great community involvement by our troopers, and most importantly building relationships with our youth. 🤠⚾️🚓#TXDPS
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South Texas Troopers attended a Blue Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle. It such a beautiful mass by Bishop Daniel Flores. The Mass was to Honor and to Pray for the First Responders and their safety! 🚓🚒🚑🚨🚔
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Some Texas children will return to school tomorrow! 🚌.•Remain alert at all times .•Put away your cell phone.•It is illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped ✋and operating flashing red lights or stop sign 🛑
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Happy Friday #RGV! It's raining. ⛈⛈⛈.Reduce speed. Speed limits are based on normal road and weather conditions, not rainy conditions
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FATAL INVESTIGATION. @TxDPSSouth Troopers are currently investigating a single-vehicle fatality that occurred at approximately 2:47 pm. Preliminary investigation indicates a Dodge Ram pickup suspected in human smuggling evaded law enforcement.
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Happening now!! Benefit for Trooper Moises Sanchez at the Edinburg Regional Hospital parking lot. Thank you to all the LE agencies and our great community for this benefit. 🚓🚓🚓
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Last night, @TxDPS brush team apprehended several groups of illegal immigrants for trespassing on private ranches. One of the males was traveling by bike & was apprehended - prior deported felon for domestic violence & drug trafficking. #OperationLoneStar #DPSBrushTeam
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08/24/21, @TxDPSSouth seized 63 bundles of cocaine - 156 lbs - street value of $2.2M. Two suspects were arrested. Since the launch of #OperationLoneStar, @TxDPS has seized:. ➡️ > 700 lbs of cocaine. ➡️ > 100 lbs of fentany . ➡️ > 1.4K lbs of meth. ➡️ > 8K of marijuana
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@TxDPSSouth troopers investigated a 3 vehicle crash on Hwy 281 & FM 907 in Alamo. One of the vehicles involved a human smuggler who was smuggling a migrant adult female with an 8 yr. old child. Smuggler FYROW and caused the crash. All 3 were taken to a hospital. Charges pending.
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Traveling this 4th of July holiday? Please move over or slow down when certain vehicles – including police, fire, EMS, Texas Department of Transportation vehicles and tow trucks – are stopped on the side of the road with emergency lights activated.
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Did you you know the left lane on a divided highway is a PASSING lane. After you pass someone, move into the right lane so you don't hold up traffic. Impeding the flow of traffic by continuing to drive in the left lane is punishable by a fine of up to $200.
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Today, a human smuggler led @TxDPS on a chase in rural Starr Co. The driver crashed into ranch fences & fled into the brush. The vehicle was cloned as a work truck. @TxDPS remains committed in providing the assets needed to combat criminal organizations. #OperationLoneStar
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🚨ICYMI: @TxDPS has seen an uptick in human smuggling attempts involving commercial motor vehicles (CMV). A Tpr stopped a CMV for a traffic violation in Carrizo Springs, TX. The Tpr discovered inside the trailer a total of 76 illegal immigrants to include 5 minors. ⬇️🧵
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04/22/21 - @TxDPSSouth Trooper stopped a box truck for a traffic violation in the Del Rio area. As a result, 17 migrants were concealed in the cargo area and referred to #USBP. Driver and passenger were arrested for Smuggling of Persons. #OperationLoneStar
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GM #RGV! We have a visitor at our Weslaco Regional DPS office. Let me introduce you to ”Bodhi.” He's a certified therapy dog. The AMR dog program helps 1st responders cope with emotions and stress. 🐶🐶
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Reminder #RGV the law, originally passed in 2003, requires motorists to move over or slow down when certain vehicles – including police, fire, EMS, Texas Department of Transportation vehicles and tow trucks – are stopped on the side of the road with emergency lights activated.
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.@TxDPS Pilot disrupted a human smuggling attempt by plane at a private airport in Edinburg. 2 human smugglers attempted to smuggle 13 illegal immigrants from the Dominican Republic & El Salvador by chartering a plane to Houston. The smugglers were arrested. #OperationLoneStar
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Thank you CBS 4 News!!.
CBS 4 stands with Texas DPS as they honor the loss of one of their own. We have temporarily changed our profile pictures on our social medias as we stand with the community during this difficult time. (Photo Source: TXDPS)
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On behalf of @TxDPSSouth we offer our condolences and prayers.
We are saddened to share that Agent Enrique Rositas Jr. died in the line of duty on 7/11 after being hospitalized for COVID-19. He served his country in the US Air Force & US Border Patrol with honor & distinction for 35yrs. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family.
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@TxDPS @TXMilitary @TexasGameWarden remain steadfast in securing the #border. Under Gov @GregAbbott_TX leadership & support from #txlege. @TxDPS ground, air & marine are equipped to stem the flow of mass migration & target the criminal element. #MarineBarrier #OperationLoneStar
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@TxDPSSouth welcomes some of the new Troopers from Class of A-2021 to the Del Rio District. #TexasTan #A2021
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Under the direction of Gov. @GregAbbott_TX, @TxDPS, @TXMilitary, @TDCJ, @TPWDnews and our local partners continue to work collaboratively in taking a proactive approach to secure the border. #OperationLoneStar
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@TxDPSSouth Special Operations Group, Texas Rangers Division, are an integral asset in border security. 03/16/21, this special group assisted U.S. #BorderPatrol with a 6mo female child who had been thrown out of a raft & into the river by smugglers. #OperationLoneStar
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Good news! Child has been located. 🙌🙌.
LOST CHILD: DPS TROOPERS AND HELICOPTER PILOTS ARE ASSISTING PHARR PD IN LOCATING A .3 YEAR OLD FEMALE CURLY HAIR LAST SEEN WEARING PINK SHIRT PINK SHORTS.LAST SEEN IN THE AREA OF AZUL LN/LA QUINTA DR IN PHARR.
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If you experience power outages, please follow these safety guidelines recommend by #FEMA #HurricaneHanna
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04/14/2021, @TxDPSSouth conducted a traffic stop on a red Chevrolet for a traffic violation in Starr County. Driver was arrested for Human Smuggling after a total of 6 undocumented passengers were referred to #USBP. One passenger was concealed inside the trunk. #OperationLoneStar
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Today South Texas Regional Director Joe Rodriguez III along with Major Bruce James presented #DHR Juan M. Padilla, MD & Achal P. Patel, MD with a Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding & compassionate health care service provided to Trooper Sanchez.
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ICYMI: @TxDPS @TxDPSSouth Trp’s disrupted a human smuggling attempt in Brooks Co. Human smugglers exploit illegal immigrants by placing them, & others in danger. @TxDPS has made over 9,300 criminal arrests & have been involved in over 1k vehicle pursuits. #OperationLoneStar
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Thank you DPS South Texas Regional Director Jose Rodriguez III for 30 years of Outstanding Service. Best wishes for a Happy Retirement. 🚓🚓🚓🚓🚓
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LAREDO- @TxDPS & @TXMilitary conducted an operation with our state police partners in Tamaulipas MX, near the port of entry in Laredo, TX. The intent of this operation is to block and deter migration and criminal activity into Texas.🧵1/2 #OperationLoneStar #OperationMirror
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Yesterday, South Texas Trooper Efrain Palomo (Duty station-La Joya) along with various law enforcement agencies attended the swear-in of honorary Police Captain Brandon Tadeo Alvarez in Alton Tx. #Never give up. Never give in. 🚓🚓🚓🚓🚓
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ZAPATA CO - A @TxDPS Trooper pursued a human smuggler through a residential area in San Ygnacio. 7 illegal immigrants fled & were apprehended. Driver absconded but has been identified. #OperationLoneStar #USBP #HumanSmuggling
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As part of Gov @GregAbbott_TX #OperationLoneStar, @TxDPS Trp’s are patrolling vast ranch lands & arresting illegal immigrants who are trespassing on private property. @TxDPS is committed in protecting property & ensuring public safety for the citizens of the Lone Star State.
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State Troopers are investigating a Tractor-Trailer crash on U.S. 281 & FM 490 (SB US 281 Lane closed) Traffic diverted to SB Frontage Road. Except delays. Driver received minor injuries.
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KINNEY CO - @TxDPS disrupted a human smuggling attempt on FM 334 near Bracketville, TX. The driver, a US citizen was arrested for human smuggling after smuggling 3 adults from China. Driver had 9 warrants out of Kimble CO, TX for human smuggling. #OperationLoneStar
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Move over law: violation of the law can result in a fine of up to $200; the fine increases to $500 if there is property damage. If violators cause bodily injury, they can be charged with a Class B misdemeanor, resulting in possible jail time and a maximum fine of $2,000.
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WESLACO–A @TxDPS Special Agent & Pilot stopped a human smuggling attempt at McCreery Aviation Co. in McAllen, TX. 19 illegal immigrants (12m/7f) from Central America were being smuggled by plane to Houston, TX. This was a collaborative effort by #USBP & #HSI. #OperationLoneStar
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Beware of hydroplaning. Hydroplaning is the technical term for what occurs when your tires lose traction with the road due to excess water on top of the road. The result is that your vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably. It's easy to hydroplane. Slow down during wet weather.
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Texas Rangers will be investigating the OIS.
It is with a heavy heart that we have to share with all of you that one of our Mission Police officers was shot tonight in the line of duty, while protecting our community. He is in critical condition and all prayers are welcomed.
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We humbly thank you for your outpouring support for our fallen hero, Trooper Moises Sanchez, and his family.
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Areas reported as flooded by HP Troopers . Hidalgo County:. FM491 and 11N Indian Hills.TX107 between Elsa and Edcouch.FM 1925 E of Mile 4W.FM 491 between TX 107 and N of Mile 17N – La Villa.FM 1015 north of TX 107 –Edcouch.FM 491 N of I2/US 83.I2/US83 from FM 493 to Victoria Rd.
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As #HurricaneHanna makes landfall, we urge you to stay off all roadways & highways, as heavy rain & flooding is expected. #TurnAroundDontDrown
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WATCH: LAREDO - The intense moments when a @TxDPS Tpr and @TXMilitary chase down a vehicle left in drive and occupied with children, after a human smuggler evades - 3 adults & 2 children were safely rescued unharmed. Smuggler & scout were arrested. #OperationLoneStar
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DEL RIO - @TxDPS recovers 14 illegal immigrants from a travel trailer after the driver & passenger were attempting to smuggle them. Both were arrested for smuggling of persons. #USBP took custody of the immigrants. #OperationLoneStar
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BROWNSVILLE- A @TxDPS Trooper attempted to stop a Toyota passenger car on Military Hwy 281, for a traffic violation. A pursuit ensued & during the pursuit the driver sideswiped a #USBP unit. Driver was arrested & 10 bundles of marijuana were seized. #OperationLoneStar
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the @CityofSanMarcosPD and family for their loss. Please keep them & the two other injured officers in your prayers. #ThinBlueLine
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Today, @TxDPSSouth honors Trooper Moises Sanchez, who selflessly served his community and the great State of Texas. Trooper Sanchez’s legacy will live on. He is the 222nd DPS officer to die in the line of duty since 1823. #troopermoisessanchez #TXDPS #gonebutnevereverforgotten
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