Dawson, Texas Police Department

10/07/2022

Burn Ban as of October 07, 2022
Commissioners reinstated Navarro County’s burn ban at their regular meeting Friday. The decision to reinstate the burn ban was necessary because drought conditions are returning after a brief respite.

10/06/2021

During the October 5th regular city council meeting, the Dawson City Council approved and adopted Ordinance 2021-05 which effectively extends the west boundary along State Highway 31 to the Navarro/Hill County line. This only covers the right-of-way of State Highway 31 and not any private property. The Dawson Police Department now has the ability to respond to traffic accidents and other calls for service within this area. The Dawson Police Department will begin the enforcement of traffic laws within this newly annexed area effective immediately. The Dawson Municipal Court will handle citations issued by Police Officers of the Dawson Police Department. Documentation will be forwarded to Navarro County to request the relocation of the city limits sign.

08/17/2021

Traffic Tip Tuesday: Only purchase personalized plates through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles or their authorized vendors (i.e. MyPlates.com). Displaying license plates which are not issued by the DMV is a crime under Transportation Code 504.946 “Deceptively Similar License Plates”. These articles were seized earlier today during a traffic stop.

08/13/2021

On Tuesday, August 10th, 2021, at approximately 8:20 PM, Chief Hoffman conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle near the 20800-block of West State Highway 31 for a vehicle traffic violation. During his interaction with the occupants of the vehicle, Chief Hoffman established probable cause to conduct a search of the vehicle and seized approximately 5.2 liters of Promethazine Hydrochloride and approximately half a liter of Valproic Acid in their original laboratory/manufacturer containers that are provided directly to pharmacies and not the public. One male was arrested and charged with Possession of Dangerous Drugs.

With the assistance of the Navarro County Sheriff's Office, we have been able to establish a possible link to a slew of pharmacy robberies in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The Dawson Police Department is working closely with the Fort Worth Police Department in these cases.

Promethazine Hydrochloride is commonly associated in the manufacturing of "lean", also known as "purple drank".

The Dawson Police Department would like to thank the Navarro County Sheriff's Office, specifically Sergeant Thurston, Deputy Farmer and Telecommunicator Craig for their assistance with this case.

07/04/2021

The Dawson Police Department wishes everyone a safe and happy 4th of July. Please remember that our city ordinance relating to fireworks will be enforced starting at 11PM this evening.

06/10/2021

Rain chances are showing to be minimal over the next several days. Please take this opportunity to ensure your property is in compliance with our city ordinance as it refers grass height. Thank you.

05/06/2021

Our department has been made aware of multiple instances where an individual has made unsolicited sexual advances towards members of the surrounding community. None of these incidents have occurred within the city limits of Dawson. Please remain aware of your surroundings at all times. If you see something suspicious, we ask that you report it by calling 9-1-1 or (903) 654-3001.

04/27/2021

We are immensely grateful for this donation by the Argyle Police Department. This vehicle will further us in our mission to provide quality service and protection for our citizens. Thank you Chief Jackson for your generosity!

As an agency, we understand that no police department can do it alone. Often we have to lean on one another to succeed.

It was in this spirit that we donated a vehicle earlier today to a fellow Texas police department who was in need of it to properly serve their community.

04/14/2021

UPDATE: 2pm April 14
Suspect Jerry Don Elders is in police custody. Apprehended in Gainesville, TX.

Multiple law enforcement agencies including the U.S. Marshals, Texas Rangers, Texas Department of Public Safety are looking for Jerry Don Elders, involved in the shooting of a Burleson police officer in the early morning of April 14, 2021.

Elders is a white 39-year-old male. His last known vehicle is a stolen silver Toyota Tacoma, DKB6819. Elders is considered armed and dangerous.

Elders is wanted on the charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a police officer – a first degree felony and possession of control substance penalty group 1, less than 1 gram, which is also a felony offense.

If you have any information contact 911 or 817-426-9903 or Crime Stoppers (817) 469-TIPS.

Incident Information***************************************

At 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, a Burleson Police officer made a traffic stop in the 1100-block of Hillside Drive. The officer approached the vehicle on the passenger side. One of the three occupants in the vehicle fired shots and struck the Burleson police officer.

The suspect’s fled the scene in the car from the Hillside location. It is believed the suspects abandoned the vehicle in the 700-block of John Jones Drive.

Suspects then fled the John Jones location. It is believed that one of the suspects went to a home in the 8000-block of County Road 802 and carjacked a resident. At 8:44 a.m. a female arrived at the Joshua Police Department, 102 S Main Street, with gunshot wounds. She was transported to Huguley South and was pronounced deceased.

04/14/2021

Prayers for the Officer and his family

04/04/2021

On behalf of Dawson Police Department, we would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Easter! 🐣🐰

04/03/2021

On March 30, 2021 at approximately 9:52 pm, Officer Zachary Hoffman conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 17500 Block of West Hwy 31 regarding a moving violation committed inside the City Limits of Dawson. During the contact with the driver, Officer Hoffman could smell an odor of Ma*****na coming from inside the vehicle. Officer Hoffman conduct a Probable Cause search on the vehicle. Officer Hoffman located drug paraphernalia and an open alcoholic beverage. Officer Hoffman requested the passenger identification. The passenger provided Officer Hoffman with a name and date of birth. Officer Hoffman checked the information provided thru dispatch and was unable to get a return on the name and date of birth provided. Officer Hoffman had reason to believe the passenger was giving a false name and date of birth. Officer Hoffman attempted to detain the passenger to take the passenger to Navarro County Jail to have the passenger's fingerprints ran through the database. The passenger decided to run from Officer Hoffman on foot on Hwy 31 and then jumped a fence into a pasture. Officer Hoffman pursed the passenger and was able to apprehend the passenger. After the passenger was arrested, the passenger gave Officer Hoffman his real name and date of birth. It turned out the passenger had 3 felony warrants for his arrest. The passenger was arrested for Evading Arrest with previous convictions and Fail to ID Fugitive Intent to Give False Info along with the 3 felony warrants. Officer Hoffman continues to be a vital asset to the City of Dawson and does a phenomenal job of serving our community.