Lifesavers Recognized and Awarded
During this past Monday’s meeting of the city council, I had the honor of recognizing and awarding Sergeant Jeremy Gates and Officer John Valdez for saving the life of an elderly female while she was …
Chief’s Message
Occasionally, the Chief shares important news, alerts, and information directly with you. Here’s a collection of what he’s shared.
MRAP(RG31), but why?
Have you noticed? It’s here and almost completely ready to be used in the field. We only need to finish outfitting the interior. At that point, staff will begin training with the unit and preparing …
A Servant’s Heart has been Summoned Home
It comes with great heartache and sadness that I announce the passing of one of our very own this evening. Crystal Bath, our Telecommunications Supervisor, became ill over the past week with COVID when many …
Winter Weather Update #8 (FINAL)
Good Thursday morning, AP. Chief Blanchard here with an update on the weather and the City’s ongoing efforts. Updates on Local Businesses: Is your business open? Let us and everyone else know on our Facebook …
Winter Weather Update #7
Good Wednesday afternoon, AP. Chief Blanchard here with an update on the weather and the City’s ongoing efforts. Updates on Local Businesses: Walmart is open. Murphy USA is open (possibly out of fuel). Valero on …
Winter Weather Update #6
Good Wednesday morning, AP. Chief Blanchard here with an update on the weather and the City’s ongoing efforts. Updates on Local Businesses: Walmart IS NOT yet open but we are told they are trying. Murphy …
Winter Weather Update #5
Good evening, AP. Chief Blanchard here with an update on the weather and the City’s ongoing efforts. UPDATES: From the office of the Emergency Manager: The local shelter at Calvary Baptist Church remains open. Call …
Winter Weather Update #4
Good morning, AP. Chief Blanchard here with an update on the weather and the City’s ongoing efforts. UPDATES: From the office of the Emergency Manager: We are almost out of the critical portion of this …
Winter Weather Update #3
Good afternoon, AP. Chief Blanchard here with an update on the weather and the City’s ongoing efforts. This comes just after our afternoon meeting with Mayor, Council Woman, City Manager, and department heads. Here are …
Winter Weather Update from AP
Good morning, AP. Chief Blanchard here with an update on the weather and City’s ongoing efforts. The City continues focusing on the weather since yesterday. We have essential staff out and working on any issues …
Police Officer Joe Burson succumbed to injuries sustained when he was dragged by a vehicle during a traffic stop of a speeding vehicle at about 11:00 pm.
He had stopped the...
Police Officer Lexi Harris was struck and killed by a vehicle while checking on the welfare of several drivers who had just been involved in a vehicle crash on I-5...
Deputy Sheriff Dustin Speckels died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in a presumed exposure while assigned to the Hays County Narcotics Task Force.
Deputy Speckels had served with...
Deputy Sheriff Bill Smith drowned while attempting a water rescue of three distressed swimmers in the Gulf of Mexico off of Fort Morgan Road.
He and another deputy entered the water...
Detective Ryan Park and his wife, Detective Jamie Huntley-Park, were killed when their department vehicle was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver on I-5 near Route 905 in San Ysidro.
They...
K9 Kitt was shot and killed when a domestic violence suspect opened fire on officers who were searching for him in a wooded area near Commercial Street and McCusker Drive...
Police Officer Manny Familia drowned while attempting to rescue a juvenile who had gone underwater in a small pond in Green Hill Park at about 1:35 pm.
Three juveniles who had...
Police Officer Ginarro New was killed in an automobile crash at the intersection of Cave Creek Road and E Greenway Parkway at about 10:30 pm.
His patrol car was struck by...
Sergeant Dominic Vaca was shot and killed following a vehicle pursuit of a motorcycle in Yucca Valley at about 2:00 pm.
Deputies were conducting enforcement operations for off-highway vehicle violations when...
