May 24
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will significantly increase trooper patrols this Memorial Day weekend to help keep Texas roadways safe. During the increased patrols Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27, troopers will be looking for drunk drivers, speeders, seat belt violators and other traffic violators statewide. “Memorial Day is a time of …
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Apr 17
Having previously expanded the police power to jail suspects on minor charges, the Supreme Court on Monday further eroded Americans’ Fourth Amendment rights when going behind bars. In a 5-4 decision, the court ruled that jails can strip search all detainees, even those charged with minor crimes. Such invasive, demeaning searches often are associated with …
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Feb 21
In an effort to bring closure to unresolved warrants, the Tyler Municipal Court has announced that it will participate in the sixth annual statewide warrant sweep from Feb. 13 through March 4. More than 250 agencies across Texas will be taking part in this effort to resolve outstanding warrants. Tyler is extending its hours to …
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Feb 14
Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, will be the last opportunity for anyone with outstanding city warrants to contact the Longview Municipal Court to make arrangements concerning overdue citations which have resulted in warrants being issued. Taking care of the outstanding warrants prior to 4:30 p.m. on the 24th could mean not spending the night in the …
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