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MIDLAND – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) made over 20 arrests and rescued four victims in human trafficking operations conducted in the Permian Basin throughout the month of January. Held during Human Trafficking Prevention Month, these collaborative operations with local, state and federal law enforcement partners targeted individuals seeking to exploit and victimize trafficking victims and identified and apprehended individuals suspected of human trafficking. In addition to DPS’ Criminal Investigations Division, DPS’ Intelligence and Counterterrorism Division and the Texas Highway Patrol, the following agencies assisted and/or led these investigations: the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Midland Police Department; Odessa Police Department, Midland County Sheriff’s Office, Monahans Police Department, Lamesa Police Department, Big Spring Police Department, Howard County Sheriff’s Office, Midland ISD Police, Ector County ISD Police and Ector County Sheriff’s Office.
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Read moreA report of some of the calls received by the Brownfield Police Department from Feb. 4-11. The Brownfield Police Department is located at 215 E Broadway St. The phone number is 806-637 2511, which is also the Animal Shelter number).
Read moreLAMESA Odd numbers were good for the Meadow girl’s basketball team.
Read moreTariffs caused volatility in the markets this week. As the market responds to these uncertainties and looks toward next week’s updated supply and demand report, can cotton prices see some stabilization?
Read moreAUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Brandon Hartfield to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List and Salvador Saucedo Jr., to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offenders List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to either of their arrests. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous Brandon Troy Hartfield, 37, from San Antonio, has been wanted out of Bexar Co. since August 2024 for sexual assault of a child and a parole violation. His criminal history includes past convictions for aggravated robbery and burglary of a habitation.
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