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9 arrested near Levelland after Sunday investigation reveals gambling, cocaine
Charges of racketeering, racing, money laundering and gambling promotion have led to nine arrests near Levelland, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. On Sunday, Sept. 29, investigations with DPS, the Texas Racing Commission, South Plains Auto Theft Task Force, and Hockley County Sherriff's Office executed a search warrant on a property linked to a Levelland resident. The search revealed 135 grams of cocaine and "numerous gambling devices" found and seized, according to a DPS release. ...
Brothers accused of killing their uncle and his girlfriend at Mackenzie Park indicted on Tuesday
Justin Aleman, 26, and Joziah Aleman, 23, were indicted for murder and cruelty to non-livestock animals on Tuesday in connection with the double murder at Mackenzie Park in September.
Lubbock Police identify the teen who died in fatal Downtown car crash
LUBBOCK, Texas – The Lubbock Police Department has confirmed that 19-year-old Carlos Sanchez-Luna was pronounced deceased after a Sunday morning collision in Downtown Lubbock. According to LPD, a SUV, driven by 19-year-old Carlos Sanchez-Luna, was traveling north in the 1700 block of Avenue K. While a passenger car was traveling west and collided with the […]
DPS Trooper airlifted to Lubbock after crash has passed away
LUBBOCK, Texas — A statement from the Regional Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association delivered the unfortunate news about Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez losing his life after battling complications and life-threatening injuries after responding to a wreck earlier this month. DPS said the Trooper was seriously hurt and was taken to […]
LPD: One person found with serious injuries after welfare check Thursday evening
LUBBOCK, Texas— A Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit callout was initiated after the Lubbock Police Department responded to a welfare check in the 3000 block of Colgate Street Thursday evening. According to police, patrol officers were called to the residence at 8:31 p.m. When officers located the individual they appeared to have serious, life-threatening injuries. The […]