Crockett Texas Police Department

09/12/2026

🚨 UPDATE — CHILD FOUND SAFE 🚨

The Crockett Police Department is pleased to report that 4-year-old Delbert Dickson Jr. has been found safe.

Thank you to everyone who shared the post and assisted in helping bring Delbert home.

09/12/2026

Today we are celebrating National Police Woman Day, honoring the incredible women who serve and protect our communities.

Lieutenant Kerri Bell supervises our Criminal Investigations Division, overseeing some of our department’s most serious cases, including homicides, robberies, thefts, and sexual assaults. Her leadership, experience, and dedication to solving cases have played an important role in keeping our community safe and contributing to Crockett’s continued reduction in crime.

Officer Halle Ponce is the newest member of our department. After being hired by Crockett PD, Officer Ponce attended the East Texas Police Academy and graduated in July. She is currently completing our Field Training Program as a patrol officer and beginning her career in law enforcement.

We are proud to have both of these women serving the citizens of Crockett. Thank you, Lieutenant Bell and Officer Ponce, for the work you do every day to protect and serve our community.

09/11/2026

May we never forget those who were taken from us on September 11, 2001. May we never forget the families who continue to carry that loss. And may we never forget the brave men and women who ran toward danger while others were running away.

We remember the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the sacrifices made that day and in the years that followed.

God bless the families of the fallen. God bless those who continue to serve and protect. And God bless the United States of America. 🇺🇸

Never forget. September 11, 2001.

09/08/2026

During a recent call involving three children, Officer Witherspoon noticed they were in need of clean clothes. Without being asked—and without expecting anyone to know—he went out and purchased new clothes for all three out of his own pocket.

What makes this act even more meaningful is that Officer Witherspoon didn’t tell anyone what he had done. He wasn’t looking for praise, recognition, or a pat on the back. He simply saw three children who needed help and quietly stepped up. We only learned about his actions afterward.

That’s the kind of officer we’re proud to have serving our community.

09/01/2026

9/1 10:05AM

Tropical Storm Edouard is strengthening and will come ashore on the Upper Texas Coast later today. Hurricane Hunters just found 50 mph winds, and NHC says Edouard could approach hurricane strength before landfall.

WHERE IT'S GOING: The center is about 50 miles southeast of Port Arthur, moving northwest at 8 mph. Landfall is expected this afternoon or evening between Bolivar Peninsula and the Louisiana line. The Golden Triangle — Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange — is in the direct path tonight, with the weakening center moving north into the Piney Woods by Wednesday morning.

🌬️ WIND: Tropical storm conditions arrive on the coast from Bolivar Peninsula east within the next few hours. Hurricane conditions are possible from High Island to Sabine Pass this afternoon. Edouard is small — tropical-storm-force winds only reach about 25 miles from the center — so the worst wind is confined to a narrow zone near and east of where the center crosses. Expect power outages in that zone.

🌊 SURGE: Storm Surge Warning from High Island east through Sabine Pass. 3 to 5 feet of inundation possible if peak surge lines up with high tide. This is life-threatening water on the immediate coast, worst on the east side of the center.

🌧️ RAIN / FLASH FLOODING: 3 to 6 inches, locally up to 9, from the Upper Texas Coast inland across Southeast and East-Central Texas tonight into Wednesday. This is the most widespread threat and reaches well beyond the wind zone — the Golden Triangle, the east side of the Houston area, and north through the Piney Woods. Heaviest totals near and east of the track.

🌪️ TORNADOES: A tornado or two is possible this afternoon and evening across Southeast Texas, mainly east of Houston.

08/26/2026

In honor of National Dog Day, here are Houston County’s finest—K-9 Kiler with the Crockett Police Department and K-9 Ranger with the Grapeland Police Department. 🐾🚔

These two work alongside their handlers to protect our officers, serve their communities, and help keep Houston County safe. We’re proud of these hardworking boys and the dedication they bring to every shift.

Happy National Dog Day to Kiler and Ranger! 💙🐕‍🦺

08/08/2026

Justice has been served for Herbert “Andy” Allen.

Today, following a weeklong trial, a jury returned a guilty verdict against 66-year-old Roberts Lee Steveson of Crockett for Capital Murder. Because of the Capital Murder conviction, Steveson was automatically sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Many people around Crockett knew Andy, who was 78 years old at the time of his death, from Trade Days, where he sold wooden handles for tools, along with various antique trinkets and other items. He was a familiar face to many in our community, and today’s verdict is a significant moment for those who knew and loved him.

Andy was found deceased inside his home by family members in May 2024, having suffered severe injuries to his head and face. Through an extensive investigation, Steveson was identified as a person of interest and was later charged in connection with Andy’s death.

The investigation and evidence presented at trial showed that on the night of May 21, 2024, Steveson burglarized Andy’s home. Sometime during the burglary, a violent assault occurred that ultimately resulted in Andy’s death.

What many people may not know is that Steveson had a significant criminal history long before Andy’s murder. In the 1970s, Steveson was convicted in Trinity County of multiple offenses, including sexual assault and murder. After serving several years in prison, he was released and was on parole at the time of Andy’s murder.

Importantly, the jury that heard this case was not made aware of those prior convictions or the fact that Steveson was on parole. Those matters were not presented to the jury as part of this trial.

While nothing can bring Andy back or erase the pain his family has endured, today’s verdict brings a measure of justice and accountability for what happened to him.

This case was the result of countless hours of investigative work, evidence collection, interviews, and collaboration between law enforcement and the Texas Attorney General’s Office, which prosecuted the case. We are grateful to everyone who played a role in bringing this case before a jury and ultimately securing justice for Andy.

Most importantly, our thoughts remain with Andy’s family and loved ones. We hope today’s verdict brings them some measure of closure as they continue to grieve his loss.

Rest in peace, Andy.

08/07/2026

Come on out tomorrow for National Night Out!

We’ll be at the Crockett Civic Center from 6:00–8:00 p.m. for an evening of food, fun, and getting to know the local emergency service agencies that work to keep our community safe.

There will be hot dogs, a bounce house, contests, and more! Come meet the folks from Crockett Police Department, Crockett Fire & Rescue, Houston County Sheriff’s Office, Houston County EMS, and Houston County Search & Rescue.

We hope to see you there! 👮‍♂️🚒🚑

08/04/2026

We were happy to help our neighbors in Louisiana with this investigation.

A special thank you to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Department of Public Safety, and Houston County Adult Probation Department for their assistance.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Castein Corley is encouraged to contact the Crockett Police Department at 936-544-2862.

The US Marshals Service is also searching for a third individual accused of being the getaway driver >> https://www.kplctv.com/2026/08/03/jeff-davis-sheriffs-office-announces-identities-texas-men-accused-atm-burglary/

07/28/2026

The Crockett Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the vehicle shown in these photos.

The suspect burglarized a vehicle at a business in the 1100 block of East Houston Avenue on Friday, July 24, at approximately 3:00 p.m. The suspect broke the victim's window, stole personal belongings from inside the vehicle, and later discarded the stolen property on Westside Drive.

If you recognize this vehicle or have any information related to this incident, please contact Assistant Chief Fajardo at 936-544-2021, ext. 2, or by email at [email protected].