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Bullet Injuries University Athlete at George Dobson Field

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 Press Release

TEXARKANA, TEXAS— On Saturday, April 29, 2023, around 5:30 p.m. a stray bullet from a disturbance on Lynda Avenue struck a Texarkana A&M University-Texarkana student-athlete during a baseball game taking place more than 400 yards away at George Dobson Field. All parties involved are now in custody. The Texarkana Texas Police Department arrested two suspects believed […]

Bowie County Constable’s Office Precinct 1 Involved in Confrontation

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 Press Release

Bowie County, TX: On 4-24-2023, Bowie County Constable Randall Baggett was in the area of FM 1398 and U.S. Highway 82w (Hooks, TX) when he was passed by a dark-colored Chrysler 300 that was traveling at a high rate of speed. Constable Baggett flashed his vehicle’s emergency lighting in effort of slowing the driver down. […]

Bowie County Scam Alert

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Press Release

The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office has received several calls from citizens today saying they were contacted by a person claiming to be “Deputy Moore” from our office. “Deputy Moore” claims to have warrants for these citizens that they need to pay him for over the phone. This is a scam! There are no deputies employed […]

Texarkana Arkansas Police “Shop With a Cop” Coming Soon

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 Press Release

Texarkana, AR: On Tuesday, December 7, the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department will be conducting the 2021 “Shop with a Cop” with the children from our community at the Arkansas side Walmart. According to Texarkana Arkansas Police “On that special day, around 8:45 am, we will be coming down North Stateline Avenue with our lights and […]

ArkLaTex 100 Club Presents $30,000 to Families of Local Police Officer, Firefighter who Died in Line of Duty

November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 Press Release

The ArkLaTex 100 Club recently presented the immediate families of two local men who died in the line of duty $15,000 to help the families pick up the pieces in the aftermath of tragedy. Lt. Clay McClure with the Texarkana Texas Police Department died in July at age 54 from COVID-19 complications. McClure began his […]

Task Force Conducts Search Warrant at 2200 Block of Pecan Street in Texarkana, Arkansas

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 Press Release

Texarkana, AR: On the 9th day of November 2021, members of the Bi-State 8th South District Drug Task Force in partnership with the FBI and Homeland Security conducted a narcotics search warrant in the 2200 block of Pecan Street. The search warrant was in reference to an ongoing investigation which led to the seizure of […]

ArkLaTex 100 Club Awards $27,000+ in Grants to Local Police and Fire Agencies

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 Press Release

The Arklatex 100 Club awarded more than $27,000 in grants for life-saving equipment and expenses to eight police and fire agencies in Bowie and Miller Counties at their October meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. The mission of the ArkLaTex 100 Club is to raise funds for the dependents of local first responders who are […]

Officer-Involved Shooting

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 Press Release

Texarkana, AR: On Wednesday, October 13, 2021, around 7:30 pm, there was an officer-involved shooting inside Zapata’s Restaurant, located at 217 Walnut Street in Texarkana, Arkansas. As a result of the shooting, one adult male was taken to a local hospital by ambulance. The Arkansas State Police were notified and are currently investigating the incident.

Texarkana Arkansas Police Department Promotes Jeffery Gladden

August 21, 2021August 21, 2021 Press Release

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department is pleased to announce the upcoming promotion of one of our officers. On Sunday, August 22, 2021, Lieutenant Jeffery Gladden will be promoted to the rank of Captain. Lieutenant Gladden joined the TAPD family in January of 2006, prior to being a member of the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, he […]

Texarkana Arkansas Police Provide School Safety

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 Press Release

As summer comes to and end and school gets ready to begin, the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department wants to remind motorist School Zones will be in effect. Texarkana Arkansas Schools start on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 and the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department will be working random school zones to help keep you and your family […]