Texas Department of Public Safety

TROOPER KEVIN RAMIREZ-VASQUEZ TRIBUTE CEREMONY

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Danny Barrera Leave a Comment

Midland, Texas/October 3, 2024-On Tuesday, October 1st, a special ceremony was held at the Midland Army Airfield Museum Hanger located near Midland International Air & Space Port. Jose Sanchez, Regional Director of the Texas Department Public Safety, West Texas Region presented remarks to officers with the Texas Department of Public Safety and other Law Enforcement Officers, in honor of Trooper Kevin Ramirez-Vasquez.

(Jose Sanchez, Regional Director-Texas Department of Public Safety West Texas Region)

Law Enforcements agencies included from the Odessa Police Department, Ector County Sheriff’s Office, Ector County ISD Police, UTPB Police, U.S. Border Patrol Midland Police Department, Midland County Sheriff’s Office, as well as law enforcement agencies from Lubbock attended the tribute ceremony.

(Sgt. Steven Blanco, Communications Officer-Texas Department of Public Safety)

Trooper Kevin Ramirez-Vasquez passed away from injuries he sustained during a crash on Highway 302 in Ector County. Trooper Ramirez-Vasques was investigating a car crash along with an Ector County Sheriff’s Deputy.

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

6th Annual First Responder Breakfast Hosted By La Margarita Mexican Food Restaurant

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Danny Barrera Leave a Comment

Odessa, Texas/September 5, 2024-La Margarita Mexican Food Restaurant hosted the 6th Annual First Responder Breakfast. The Odessa Police Department, Ector County Sheriff’s Office, Odessa Fire Rescue and the Texas Department of Public Safety West Texas Region along with the Ector County DA’s Office enjoyed a Mexican Style breakfast that included: scrambled eggs, papas, sausage and bacon and spicy Chile Verde.

(John Beckmeyer, Odessa City Manager-City of Odessa, Texas)

Odessa City Council members, Mark Matta, Denise Swanner and Steve Thompson along with Mayor Javier Joven came to the special breakfast to personally thank Trina Morales owner of La Margarita Mexican Food Restaurant for her unwavering support of Odessa’s First Responders.

(Javier Joven, Odessa Mayor-City of Odessa, Texas)

The Ector County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Investigators and staff enjoyed fellowship with other law enforcement officials and Officers with the Ector County ISD Police.

(Eddie Mancha, Chief Deputy-Ector County Sheriff’s Office/Odessa, Texas)

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera

Cold Case Investigations of the Texas Rangers Ep 5-James “Jimmy” Schuessler 2001 Cold Case

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Danny Barrera Leave a Comment

On Sunday, October 14th, 2001, Mason County Sheriff’s Office and The Texas Rangers responded to a Ranch on State Highway 29 in Mason County.

The deceased body of James “Jimmy” Schuessler was found inside his residence at the ranch. The Texas Rangers, Texas Highway Patrol and Mason County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation into the death of Jimmy.

Jimmy Schuessler was well known in the Mason community and was involved in farming, ranching, hunting and was a local business owner.

The investigation revealed that Jimmy had met with someone at his residence. It is believed that an argument and altercation occurred. Evidence found at the scene included DNA, fingerprints, and blood stain patterns inside and outside of his residence along with the injuries Jimmy suffered, this altercation was more than a fist fight over a disagreement.

Jimmy Schuessler had different business and personal dealings with numerous persons in and around Mason County and not all those dealings were favorable, it is unknown what led to the altercation that ended Jimmy’s life.

Jimmy Schuessler was a son, brother, husband and father of two. Jimmy’s family and friends need to have questions answered and find closure.

Texas Ranger Bicentennial Community & Recruitment Day at the Bush Convention Center

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Danny Barrera Leave a Comment

Midland, Texas/March 24, 2023-The 2023 Texas Rangers Bicentennial event continued Thursday, March 23rd at the Bush Convention Center in downtown Midland.

The signature event is a way to educate the public on the history of the Texas Rangers and a recruitment opportunity for those who are interested in being a part of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

(Russell S. Molina, Chairman-Bicentennial Texas Rangers-Texas)

Thursday’s Community and recruitment Day included a blood drive, several community organizations and non-profits a lecture series presented by Dr. Jody Edward Ginn. The event also featured living historians representing clothing worn by the newly formed Texas Rangers throughout several eras, as well as vintage tools and weapons.

(Russell S. Molina, Chairman-Bicentennial Texas Rangers-Texas)

On Friday, March 24th, the 2023 Company E Region 4 Department of Public Safety Texas Ranger Bicentennial concluded with the Sporting Clay Shoot Competition at Windwalker Farms in Martin County.

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

March 22nd – 24th 2023 Company E Region IV Texas Ranger Bicentennial Week – Midland, Texas

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Danny Barrera Leave a Comment

Midland, Texas/March 22, 2023-Company E Region IV is celebrating Texas Ranger Bicentennial Week beginning March 22nd through March 24th in Midland.

The Texas Rangers and The Texas Department of Public Safety invited the public to the Haley Museum to showcase the assets of the Rangers and DPS.

(Sgt. Steven Blanco, Safety Education and Media Communications-Texas DPS-West Texas Region-Midland, Texas )

The Texas Rangers Bicentennial Year 1823 to 2023 kicked off the signature event in Midland and offers recruitment opportunities.

(Russell S. Molina, Chairman-Texas Ranger Bicentennial-Texas)

(Dr. Jody Edward Ginn, Director of Development-Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum-Waco, Texas)

Funding for a traveling museum is in the works as well as a memorial to be built and placed on the grounds at Texas DPS in Austin.

(Dr. Jody Edward Ginn, Director of Development-Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum-Waco, Texas)

Thursday, March 23rd from 10am to 2pm is a public event at the Bush Convention Center in downtown Midland. The event will include a blood drive, living historians, a lecture series and more.

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.

DPS Arrests Eight in Joint Human Trafficking Operations-DRB Media Communications Digital News

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Danny Barrera Leave a Comment

Midland, Texas/October 2022-On October 18th, 2022, the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division and the Midland County Sheriff’s Office conducted a Human Trafficking and Online Solicitation Operation in Midland, supported by DPS Highway Patrol and Counter Terrorism Divisions.

As a result of this operation, eight suspects were arrested and are now facing the charge of Solicitation of Prostitution which is State Jail Felony.

Felipe De Jesus Lemus, 29, of Van Wheeler, Texas

Ronnie Dixon, 38, of Midland, Texas

Trey Luckey, 51, of Midland, Texas

Austin Barnes, 38, of Odessa, Texas

Christopher Holmes, 27, of Lufkin, Texas

Albert Solis, 37, of Sweetwater, Texas

Wilbert Ruiz, 40, of Burleson, Texas

Also arrested was Gene Powell, Jr. Of Gardendale, Texas who was the current Public Information Office for TxDot Odessa area.

The goal of the Human Trafficking Operation was to target individuals soliciting prostitutes, as well as to identify and apprehend individuals suspected to be involved in human trafficking by using various websites to solicit sexual acts.

If you are a victim of human trafficking or have information about this type of criminal activity, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at (888)373-7888.

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