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Jeffrey Hensley Arrested, Confesses to Robbing Three Lubbock Banks

Cole Shooter — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:50:27 +0000

Hensley reportedly robbed two banks and a credit union in Lubbock from September 2012 through February 2013.

Mother and Son Die in Mobile Home Fire Wednesday Morning

Cole Shooter — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:56:39 +0000

The fire broke out in the mobile home around 3 a.m. at the Fay Ben Mobile Home Park, located in the 7300 block of County road 6100.

Missing Lubbock Teen Barbie Sauceda Found

Allen Corbin — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 15:14:47 +0000

Barbie Sauceda has been located. The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the finding to KFYO News on Saturday morning.

Family Seeks Information in Disappearance of Lubbock Teen Barbie Sauceda

Cole Shooter — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:40:02 +0000

Sauceda has been missing since the evening of Saturday, February 23rd.

Two Arrested Following High-Speed Chase Tuesday Evening

Cole Shooter — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:58:34 +0000

Speeds were reached in the chase in excess of 90 miles per hour.

Sheriff Rowe Asks for More Personnel

Rex Andrew — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 04:10:06 +0000

"Just for the new positions alone and equipment, benefits and all those types of things I think it’s about $1.3 million.”

Lubbock County Sheriff's Department Releases New Details Concerning Yesterday's 8-Liner Raids

Rob Snyder — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:39:57 +0000

The Lubbock County Sheriff's Department this evening released new information concerning Monday morning's raids at illegal 8-liner operations, including how many machines were seized.

Police Chase Spans Two Counties, Followed by Standoff

Cole Shooter — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:23:10 +0000

Michael Atkins ran from police after Hale County deputies attempted to serve an attempted capital murder warrant to him near Petersburg.

Lubbock-Area Law Enforcement to Participate as Torch Run Officers

Cole Shooter — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:19:15 +0000

On May 25th, the South Plains area officers will meet up with hundreds of law enforcement officers from across the state at the 2012 Summer Games in Arlington, Texas. The event benefits Special Olympics Texas.

Nine Arrested For Failure to Pay Child Support in Lubbock County

Cole Shooter — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:19:03 +0000

The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Department dispatched teams of deputies to locate and arrest parents whose failure to pay violates the law.

Oguntope Charged with Tuesday Murder of 89-Year-Old Slaton Woman

Cole Shooter — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:37:25 +0000

In 2010, Oguntope was a walk-on for the Texas Tech track team before being cut from the squad.

Daughter of Fred Melcher Identifies Burglar

Julie Fisher — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:34:30 +0000

A man shot dead while trespassing in a Slaton man’s home has been identified by the homeowner’s daughter.

Three Shot at Slaton Home During Burglary

Julie Fisher — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:57:06 +0000

Three were shot today after a Slaton couple came home to find an armed burglar in their house.

Mother Imprisoned After Child was Placed in Scalding Water

Julie Fisher — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:13:46 +0000

A woman is now in jail one week after her boyfriend was arrested for injuring their young child.

Man Indicted Following Accidental August Shooting of Child

Cole Shooter — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:38:26 +0000

4-year-old Tyler Jones was accidentally shot by his 5-year-old brother in August.

Lubbock County Sheriff's Office "Operation St. Nick" Underway

Cole Shooter — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:59:02 +0000

This program has been successful in years past, and last year resulted in the recovery of $131,000 in stolen property.

Suspects Confess to Drive-By Shooting in Lubbock

Julie Fisher — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:16:42 +0000

Two have confessed in the drive-by shooting that has left a Lubbock teen dead.

Lubbock County Constable Arrested For Assault

Julie Fisher — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:23:59 +0000

A Lubbock County Constable has been arrested for aggravated assault.

Second Body Found at Farm Near Idalou is Son of First Victim

Cole Shooter — Tue, 31 May 2011 22:51:47 +0000

The bodies of a mother and son have been found in a field near Idalou, and no suspects have been named.

Jury Finds Man Involved in Wreck Which Killed Lubbock County Sheriff's Deputy Not Guilty

Cole Shooter — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:11:59 +0000

A man involved in a wreck which resulted in the death of Lubbock County Sheriff's Office Corporal D. Robert Harvey was found not guilty by a jury on DWI charges. Keep reading to find out how they came to their decision.