Rape + Murder Comments Not Suppressed in Lubbock Kidnapping Trial
On Thursday, July 29th, a judge denied a motion to suppress evidence a Michigan man claimed was obtained illegally.
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Lubbock's 'Mayor of Eastside' Gets Nearly 22 Years in Prison
A Lubbock man who started a riot at the Lubbock County Jail in June 2021 has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in federal prison for a drug crime.
Lubbock County Courthouse Closed for Sgt. Josh Bartlett Funeral
The Lubbock County Courthouse is closed today, July 23, The courthouse will resume regular operating hours on Monday, July 26, 2021
Public Invited to Line Funeral Procession Route for Sgt. Bartlett
Friday morning at 10am, the funeral service for LSO Sgt. Josh Bartlett will be held at Trinity Church. The funeral procession will then travel from Trinity Church to Resthaven Cemetery.
Soto-Chavira Charged with Capital Murder of a Peace Officer
Omar Soto-Chavira was officially charged with the murder of Lubbock County Sheriff SWAT Sgt. Josh Bartlett on Wednesday. Soto-Chavira was booked into the Hockley County Jail, hours after being released from a hospital.
Authorities Apprehend Suspect in Deadly Shooting in Levelland
Lubbock County Sheriff's Office SWAT Commander Sgt. Josh Bartlett was killed Thursday afternoon. The suspect, a 22 year-old man, was arrested at 11:30pm on Thursday.
Memorial Fund Set Up for Family of LSO Sgt. Josh Bartlett
Sgt. Bartlett was killed in the line of duty on Thursday afternoon. The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office SWAT team was assisting Levelland Police when the deadly shooting occurred
Lubbock County Sheriff's SWAT Commander Killed During Standoff
The standoff that started Friday afternoon in Levelland turned into a shootout in which four members of law enforcement were wounded. One of the four later died in Levelland
LCSO Gets Called To Barricaded Subject, But No One Was Found
On Thursday, June 17th, the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team responded to a possible barricaded suspect.
Toddler and Adult Killed in Separate Vehicle Incidents
On Sunday, May 23rd, a toddler and 30-year-old man were both killed after being struck by separate vehicles on Saturday, May 22nd and Sunday, May 23rd in Lubbock.