Galveston Police say incident reports in January decreased, a contrast to those reported in 2023
According to the Galveston Police Department, less crime was reported in January 2024 in comparison to January 2023.
41 people charged in massive drug trafficking indictment linked to major cartel
A total of 23 people were taken into custody following the return of a 50-count indictment alleging cocaine, fentanyl, heroin and meth trafficking and related crimes in the Houston and Galveston areas.
20-year-old charged with capital murder in house fire that killed 55-year-old woman in Galveston
The Galveston Police Department said they have made an arrest in connection to a case of arson where a 55-year-old woman died on Feb. 29.
Investigation underway after Galveston murder suspect found dead in Oklahoma jail
The suspect in the murder of a Galveston man in February was found dead in an Oklahoma jail on Wednesday, according to the Galveston Police Department.
15-year-old girl found safe after going missing while vacationing in Galveston
The Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Houston Regional AMBER Alert for15-year-old girl who went missing while on vacation in Galveston.
Suspected shooter charged after 6 injured in Galveston shooting at Lone Star Rally
Five people were injured during a shooting at the Lone Star Rally in Galveston, Texas Saturday night, according to Galveston Police Department Chief Doug Balli.
Galveston police seeking witnesses to house party shooting that left 2 dead
The shooting happened in the 4000 block of Mendocino Drive on the islandโs west end early Sunday. Officers were dispatched at approximately 1:20 a.m.
Galveston PD asks public to add their surveillance/doorbell cameras to confidential lists to help with digital evidence
The Galveston Police Department is hoping to speed up the way they receive digital evidence with the help of the public.
Galveston police K9 airlifted to animal hospital after being injured during warrant execution
A Galveston police K9 officer sustained serious injuries during a warrant execution in the Alvin area Thursday.
15-year-old found dead with gunshot wounds in Galveston neighborhood, police say
An investigation is underway after a 15-year-old teen boy was found shot and killed in a Galveston neighborhood early Sunday, police said.
Police searching for 2 suspects who ran from scene after 73-year-old Ukrainian man found stabbed to death in Galveston
The Galveston Police Department is investigating after a 73-year-old man was found stabbed multiple times on a beach.
Man accused of supplying fentanyl-laced cocaine linked to 2 fatal overdoses on Christmas Day in Galveston County, police say
The Galveston Police Department and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration announced the arrest of a man tied to two fatal overdoses that happened on Christmas Day in Galveston County.
Suspect charged in 2019 cold case murder of Melvin Walker also named person of interest in another murder case, police say
The Galveston Police Department held a press conference Tuesday afternoon to provide the latest developments from the March 2019 murder of Melvin Walker.
$1.5M bond: Charges upgraded for suspected drunken driver in major crash that killed 2 teens in Galveston, police say
The Galveston Police Department announced Tuesday that charges have been upgraded for a suspected drunken driver involved in a major crash that left two teens dead and three others injured on Sept. 2.
Galveston Police Department warns residents about warrant scam after several reports made
The Galveston Police Department is warning the community to be aware of a fraudulent warrant for arrest scam thatโs being reported from several area residents in the last few days.
Galveston police increasing traffic enforcement after increasing number of drunk driving crashes
The Galveston Police Department has enhanced its traffic safety enforcement measures by increasing its patrolling for speed, running red lights and traffic violations.
Woman who refused to leave Galveston bank after mask dispute sentenced to 12 days in jail
The 65-year-old woman who was caught on video refusing to leave a Galveston bank was found guilty and sentenced to 12 days in jail.
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Galveston Police Chief Vernon Hale will step down in October to pursue new career opportunity, department says
The Galveston Police Department announced Monday Police Chief Vernon Hale will resign, stating that Hale will step down at the end of October to pursue โanother career opportunity.โ
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Man who walked around Galveston beach dressed as Michael Myers with fake bloody knife, cited by police
A man who was seen walking around Galveston beach Monday dressed as Michael Myers with a fake bloody knife has been cited by police, according to Galveston Police Department.
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Teen fugitive evades arrest in Mississippi, escapes police custody in Galveston only to be arrested again, authorities say
A teen fugitive is back in custody after he managed to evade arrest in Mississippi and escape from authorities in Galveston, police said.
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Galveston man charged with kidnapping, assaulting pregnant woman
An 18-year-old Galveston man was arrested Sunday and charged with kidnapping and assault after he allegedly forcibly kept a 25-weeks-pregnant woman in a residence and assaulted her multiple times, according to the Galveston Police Department.
Sketch of suspect who pistol-whipped grandmother, grandson during robbery at Kroger in Galveston, police say
The Galveston Police Department released a sketch photo of one of two suspects involved in a robbery that left a 72-year-old grandmother and her grandson being pistol-whipped Monday at a Kroger, police said.
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Galveston police officer arrested, charged with assault causing bodily injury
The Galveston Sheriffโs Office said Captain Pedro Alcocer was involved in an off-duty disturbance regarding possible criminal conduct. GALVESTON, Texas โ An investigation is underway after a Galveston police officer was charged with assault causing bodily injury family violence. According to the Galveston County Sheriffโs Office, Galveston police Capt. โAnytime you have to investigate another officer there are hurdles, challenges in play but weโre going to do whatโs right,โ said Galveston County Sheriff Henry Trochesset. Alcocer was placed on administrative leave without pay while the Galveston County Sheriffโs Office is investigating the cases.
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Galveston man charged after man found dead along I-10 in Wallisville, officials say
GALVESTON, Texas โ A Galveston man is now charged with murder after another man was found dead with a gunshot wound in Wallisville Monday, authorities said. Galveston police found Allen at a 69th Street apartment in Galveston County. He was eventually arrested and booked into the Chambers County Jail. โI appreciate the tireless efforts and continued hard work and dedication of our detectives in solving crimes in Chambers County. Special thanks to the Galveston Police Department for their steadfast assistance during this investigation, as well as the Department of Public Safety for their assistance at the crime scene,โ said Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne.
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Have you seen her? Galveston police searching for missing 14-year-old
While the family is still searching for the 14-year-old teen, she is considered a runaway, not missing. ORIGINAL: Galveston police are searching for a teenager reported missing. Helpenstill, 14, was last seen Saturday in Galveston, according to Texas EquuSearch. Helpenstill was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, a black and white Adidas jacket, pajama bottoms with a unicorn and rainbows pattern, and red, white & blue Nike slides. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact the Galveston Police Department at (409) 765-3702 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500.