Texarkana Texas Police Department

Texarkana Texas Police Department We are a police agency accredited by the Texas Police Chief's Association for Best Practices. It is my honor to serve you as your Chief of Police.

Kevin Schutte -- Chief of Police

Chief's Message:

Thank you for your interest in the Texarkana Texas Police Department and the services we provide. I invite you to browse this website to acquaint yourself with our organization and our commitment to the community. We are proud to serve you and appreciate your trust and support in our efforts to keep Texarkana safe. The opportunity to serve the Te

xarkana community for more than three decades has allowed me to witness the incredible growth and development throughout our city. The community has transformed into a regional hub that offers quality economic, entertainment, health care, and educational opportunities to both those that live here and those who visit. As the Police Chief, providing services to our community that reduce both crime and the fear of crime is my main priority. We work to provide service in a manner that is fair, courteous, responsive, efficient, and effective. We are also committed to maintaining awareness of our community’s needs and concerns as we work to keep all neighborhoods safe. We enjoy strong support from our community, city management, and elected officials. It is through this support and public trust that we are able to work to help maintain a high quality of life for our city. We realize that every interaction is an opportunity to build trust, maintain transparency, and ensure success in our efforts to better serve our community. I invite you to become a partner in these efforts by being a caring and considerate neighbor, staying informed, and being observant. Our organization is made up of highly skilled caring professionals who take great pride in serving our richly diverse community. I am proud of the men and women of the Texarkana Texas Police Department and feel fortunate to serve alongside them. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at (903) 798-3116.

25 years ago today, our country woke up to an ordinary Tuesday. By the end of the day, nearly 3,000 people were gone and...
09/11/2026

25 years ago today, our country woke up to an ordinary Tuesday. By the end of the day, nearly 3,000 people were gone and our country was changed forever.

We remember the people we lost, the families they left behind, and the countless first responders and ordinary Americans who showed incredible courage that day.

A quarter of a century later, we still remember.

We arrested 87-year-old Louie George on Wednesday for Sexual Assault of a Child.Because of the sensitive nature of these...
09/11/2026

We arrested 87-year-old Louie George on Wednesday for Sexual Assault of a Child.

Because of the sensitive nature of these charges and the fact that this is an active investigation, there’s a limit to how much detail we can share publicly right now. However, there are some things we can tell you.

George is a pastor at a local church and was also the pastor there in the 1990s when the victim was a young child attending the church.

Since we opened this investigation, we’ve identified at least two more victims. Because George has been a pastor at this church for so many years, we’re concerned there could be other victims out there who haven’t come forward yet. We want to hear from you if you have information that could be relevant to this investigation.

If you have information about George or believe you may have been a victim, please contact Detective Tabitha Smith at 903-798-3116.

George is currently being held in the Bi-State Jail.

Want to know the most common way that criminals get guns in Texarkana?They pull the door handle of an unlocked vehicle. ...
09/08/2026

Want to know the most common way that criminals get guns in Texarkana?

They pull the door handle of an unlocked vehicle.

Ok… It's way too hot outside for bad decisions right now - and when our officers have to chase you with all their gear a...
09/05/2026

Ok… It's way too hot outside for bad decisions right now - and when our officers have to chase you with all their gear and body armor on, it can be quite rough.

Can we just agree to postpone all this foolishness until the temps are below 70 degrees, stay indoors, and just taco 'bout Texas instead?

😂😂😂😂

Our administrative offices will be closed on Monday for Labor Day. Our officers will still be out keeping an eye on thi...
09/04/2026

Our administrative offices will be closed on Monday for Labor Day. Our officers will still be out keeping an eye on things and responding to calls. You know our number if you need us!

We hope you have a safe and relaxing weekend.

Last week, we were called to an apartment complex in the 3300 block of Nichols Drive after a resident found a 16-year-ol...
09/03/2026

Last week, we were called to an apartment complex in the 3300 block of Nichols Drive after a resident found a 16-year-old outside one of the apartments there with a gunshot wound to his ankle. The teen was transported to Christus St. Michael Hospital by LifeNet EMS with injuries that were not life-threatening.

Witnesses told our officers there had been a group of young people in the area just before the shooting. Detectives went to work, followed the leads and were eventually able to identify a 15-year-old as the person responsible for the shooting. He was arrested for Aggravated Assault on Tuesday and booked into the Juvenile Detention Center.

One of our favorite events of the year is right around the corner! National Night Out is coming up on October 6thIt’s a ...
08/31/2026

One of our favorite events of the year is right around the corner! National Night Out is coming up on October 6th

It’s a chance for neighbors to get together, spend some time with each other, and meet the officers who work in their neighborhood. Last year, we visited about 25 National Night Out parties across the Texas side of town - and we’re hoping to see even more this year!

If you’re planning on hosting a party this year, we’d love to hear about it so we can add you to our list of places to visit that night!
You can register at www.texarkanapolice.net - the National Night Out link is on the left side of the homepage. It only takes about 20 seconds to answer a few quick questions and then you'll be al set.

So start rounding up the neighbors, figure out what’s going on the grill, and let us know where you’ll be! We’re looking forward to making the rounds and seeing everyone on October 6th.

Forgot to share this last week with you guys... 🫣
08/31/2026

Forgot to share this last week with you guys... 🫣

We’re currently investigating a serious crash that happened around 3:15 this afternoon at W. 15th and Mahaffey Streets.A...
08/27/2026

We’re currently investigating a serious crash that happened around 3:15 this afternoon at W. 15th and Mahaffey Streets.

A 17-year-old was riding a small electric bicycle when he was struck by a vehicle. He was taken to CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital with what appeared to be serious injuries.

The 27-year-old woman driving the vehicle was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.

The crash remains under investigation.

Here's an interesting story for you...A City Street Department crew was recently working on Falvey Street for a repaving...
08/26/2026

Here's an interesting story for you...

A City Street Department crew was recently working on Falvey Street for a repaving project when they made a pretty unusual discovery. Buried underneath the existing roadway was a grave marker.

The marker belonged to Dial Amos, a U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II.

Now, if you're asking how in the world a grave marker ended up buried under a street in Texarkana, you're not alone. Nobody here has any clue.

The guys on the street crew did a little online digging using the information on the marker and were able to find out where Mr. Amos had died, but that was about as far as they could get.

Then Assistant Police Chief Shawn Fitzgerald heard about it and decided to see if he could help figure out where the marker belonged. Since his own grandfather also served in World War II, he said it became a little bit of a personal mission for him.

After doing some detective work, Shawn finally found the name of a man in Fort Worth who he thought might be Mr. Amos’ grandson. He sent him a quick email and crossed his fingers. His phone rang a few minutes later, and sure enough, it was the grandson. He was amazed - and just as confused as the rest of us - when he heard his grandfather’s grave marker had been found buried underneath a street in Texarkana.

After the grandson contacted the funeral home in Daingerfield, Shawn worked with them to get the marker delivered back to them.

So we solved part of the mystery and got the marker headed back to where it belongs, but one question still remains... How in the heck did it end up under Falvey Street in the first place?

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