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Behold the members of La Porte Police Department recognized at awards ceremony for outstanding service. Congratulations!
Yesterday, an Awards Ceremony was held to recognize and honor members of the La Porte Police Department for their accomplishments over the past year. Please join us in congratulating all of these wonderful individuals who selflessly serve our community!
Video: La Porte PD is searching for these 🤡’s ripping off beer.
If you want to keep up with DPPD and LPPD’s annual Back the Blue event follow their FB page.
Follow the official “Back the Blue” Page and mark your calendars to join us for a day filled with fun!
DPPD and LPPD’s 3rd Annual Back the Blue Certified 5k or Fun Run is taking place soon and you’re invited. Register link inside.
Come out and run with us for the 3rd Annual Back the Blue Certified 5k or Fun Run! Register today at https://www.backthebluebbqfest.org/btb-5k-fun-run
Join the La Porte Police Department today. Get your entry exam and physical agility test starting September 7th.
Are you interested in becoming a Police Officer for the La Porte Police Department? We are now recruiting for Police Cadets!
📝 We will be holding an Entrance Exam on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 9:00AM and 2:00PM* (*based on number of applicants).
👟 The Physical Agility Test will be on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 8:30AM, for those who pass the Entrance Exam with a 70 or better.
You MUST complete an employment application online for consideration. To view the minimum requirements and to submit an application, visit https://bit.ly/LPPDCadet. After review, and if you’ve met the minimum qualifications, you will receive an email with testing location information from Human Resources by Thursday, August 31, 2023.
⏰Applications will close at 5:00PM on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
LPPD had surprise visit from The Roof Genius bringing in the snacks.
The Roof Genius Company dropped in to say “hello” and to leave a few sweet treats! Thanks!
LPPD has stepped up presence at all LPISD campuses to ensure students’ security.
We hope everyone is starting off the school year on the right foot! You may have noticed an increased amount of officer presence at your school. We are proud to announce that all LPISD campuses will have an officer present during school hours year-round. This includes the high school, junior high, middle school, and elementary schools. While at the schools, the officers will become familiar with the staff and the campus layout, ensure all doors remain locked, engage with the students, and stay visible throughout the day. The top priority of these officers is to ensure the safety of the students and staff members. If you see one of us, feel free to stop and say hello. We’d love to get to know you!
LPPD is hiring police cadets and holding an entrance exam and physical agility test on Thursday Sept 7th 9am and 2pm.
Are you interested in becoming a Police Officer for the La Porte Police Department? We are now recruiting for Police Cadets! 📝 We will be holding an Entrance Exam on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 9:00AM and 2:00PM* (*based on number of applicants). 👟 The Physical Agility Test will be on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 8:30AM, for those who pass the Entrance Exam with a 70 or better. You MUST complete an employment application online for consideration. To view the minimum requirements and to submit an application, visit https://bit.ly/LPPDCadet. After review, and if you’ve met the minimum qualifications, you will receive an email with testing location information from Human Resources by Friday, August 31, 2023. ⏰Applications will close at 5:00PM on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Four La Porte Police officers graduate with Masters certification in School Based Law Enforcement, making history in Texas. Congratulations!
The La Porte Police Department is proud to announce the accomplishment reached by Sergeant Matt Novosad, Sergeant Brian Larkey, Officer Matt Parson, and Officer Chris Paige. These four officers graduated with a Masters certification in School Based Law Enforcement. They are only the second group of officers in the state of Texas to achieve this status. Congratulations to these officers.
LPPD: Celebrating the achievement of Sergeant Barrence Rodgers earning his master’s degree.
Please join us in congratulating our very own Sergeant Barrence Rodgers who recently completed his master’s degree in criminal justice at Lamar University. Sergeant Rodgers was able to accomplish this while working full time and taking care of his family, proof positive that hard work and dedication pays off. Well done Sergeant Rodgers, we are proud of you!
LPPD has an exciting Cops and Kids event tomorrow at the wave pool. 3-7pm
The inaugural Cops and Kids event will take place tomorrow at the wave pool. We hope to see you there.
Calling all experienced officers, make a lateral and join the La Porte Police Department.
The La Porte Police Department is now hiring Lateral Police Officers with starting pay beginning at up to seven (7) years experience. You must either have an active TCOLE Peace Officer License or be enrolled in a Basic Peace Officer Course. For those interested, apply online at https://www.laportetx.gov/1146/Police-Department .
Smiling little faces and generous Community Partners Make for a Successful Backpack Giveaway in La Porte.
It was so amazing to see all of the smiling little faces today! The backpack giveaway was very successful! We could not have pulled it off without all of the La Porte Community Partners, industry partners,
the La Porte Community and a wonderful group of volunteers!
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HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response team brought in the team to calm LPISD kids getting vaccinated.
HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response team provided comfort to many children receiving vaccinations today as they prepare to return to school.
LPPD’s backpack giveaway is closed at this time. For the registered, get to Baker Junior High Saturday Aug 5th 9-1pm.
Registration for the backpack giveaway is closed at this time. For those who registered, you should have received your confirmation email this afternoon. Please arrive at Baker Junior High, 9800 Spencer Hwy, from 9 AM TO 1 PM on Saturday, August 5th. Distribution will be drive-thru style, please remain in your vehicles.
There will be onsite registration and immunizations at the LPISD Information Technology Center building (see map below) for families that need to register or need immunizations for school. If you need immunizations or to register, let onsite staff know to be provided additional instructions.
Backpacks will be provided based on grade level; backpack colors will be distributed on a first-come, first serve basis. If you registered and did not receive a confirmation email, please contact Shaye Lister at 281-842-3172.
For those who did not have the opportunity to register, please email Shaye Lister at [email protected] and you will be added to a list in the event we have additional supplies.
LPPD filled over 450 backpacks yesterday for La Porte students.
Success at its best!!! Thanks to all city employees and volunteers who helped filled over 450 backpacks today!!! Special shoutout to our wonderful Chiefs who were all hands-on deck today as well!
LLPD officer cultivating community relations with local rv fix it company.
Recently, one of our officers had the opportunity to visit with some representatives from a local RV service company. We always appreciate our officers taking the time to build positive community relations through interactions with the public.
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LPPD Officer Valdez and Arrelano beat the heat and supported some kids with their own lemonade stand.
Officer Valdez and Officer Arrelano stopped in to enjoy a cold glass of lemonade on a hot day! These guys set up their stand to save some summer cash!
Video: The final moments of La Porte’s Fill the Bus campaign.
Video: Help identify yet another 🤡. La Porte Police seek the public’s aid in a lawn mower theft case.
The La Porte Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the male subject depicted in this video. On Sunday, July 23rd, 2023, this male subject took a lawn mower from the driveway of a residence in the 500 block of Winburn Tide Ln. The male pulls up in a light colored small truck, possibly a Chevrolet, and parks along the curb. The male is then seen walking up to the driveway, waving towards the house, and taking the lawn mower which was sitting behind the resident’s vehicle. The resident was still completing the yard work and had just stepped inside when the lawn mower was taken. The subject then walks off with the mower, loads it up in the bed of the truck, and leaves. If you recognize this male subject, his vehicle, or have any information on this case or surveillance footage, please contact the Criminal Investigations Division Secretary Amy Haire and reference case number 23-02384. You may remain anonymous when reporting on this, or any other case investigation, and you may be eligible for a cash reward through Houston Crime Stoppers if the individual is identified and charged.
Video: Break-in at Slim Chickens – LLPD is seeking public assistance to help find these 🤡s so they can lock’em up.
The La Porte Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the two male suspects depicted in this video. On Monday, July 24th, 2023, the two male suspects in this video broke into the drive thru window at Slim Chickens, 8940 Spencer Hwy at approx. 0241 hours. The suspects come through a hole in the fence from the Pecan Plantation neighborhood making their way across the small open area to the drive thru window. Once the window is pried open both suspects make entry, crawling along the floor until the alarm is triggered. Both of these “slim chickens” exit through the window and run back to the hole in the fence, last seen leaving on foot. Both suspects are dressed in all black with their faces partially covered. If you recognize these suspects or have any information on this case, please contact the Criminal Investigations Division Secretary Amy Haire and reference case number 23-02395. You may remain anonymous when reporting on this, or any other case investigation, and you may be eligible for a cash reward through Houston Crime Stoppers if the individual is identified and charged.
Video: LPPD’s Fill-the-Bus is today in Kroger’s parking lot.
Video: Is this your boyfriend committing misdemeanors? Help LPPD find the 🤡.
The La Porte Police Department is seeking the public’ assistance in identifying the Male subject depicted in this video. On Saturday July 22, 2023, the Male subject in this video entered the Sylvan Beach Grocery store at 1105 San Jacinto Avenue after ordering a couple of pizzas with an apparent side order of misdemeanor theft. After purchasing the pizzas, this handsy-man grabbed a plastic container on the front store counter which contained a quantity of decorative smoking pipes and exited the store with them when the clerk was not looking. He was seen leaving the parking lot driving a gray colored 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV. If you recognize this individual, please contact the Criminal Investigations Division Secretary Amy Haire and reference case number 23-02377. You may remain anonymous when reporting on this, or any other case investigation, and you may be eligible for a cash reward through Houston Crime Stoppers if the individual is identified and charged.
La Porte, help Fill the Bus for 500 back-to-school kids who could use your generosity. Tomorrow in Kroger’s parking lot 9-2pm.
TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! COME OUT AND HELP US FILL THE BUS!!! Meet us in the parking lot of Kroger located at 1300 W. Fairmont Pkwy from 9AM-2PM to drop off your donation!
We welcome the opportunity to partner with your business and/or organization to help with this endeavor. Our goal is to prepare up to 500 children with needed school supplies, including backpacks. School supply items requested are:
Composition notebooks
Mesh pencil bags
Notebook paper
#2 pencils
Fiskars Scissors 5’
2 inch-3 ring binders
Colored pencils
Blue pens
Black pens
Highlighters
Kleenex
Click the link register your kids to receive a backpack! http://laportetx.gov/1312/Back-to-School
If you have further questions, please feel free to call Shaye at 281-842-3172.
LPPD is having a Cops and Kids pool party Thursday Aug 10th 3-7pm.
Raising Cane’s donated 500 kids’ meal coupons for LPPD’s Back to School initiative.
We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Raising Cane’s for their incredibly generous donation of 500 kids’ meal coupons for our upcoming backpack giveaway! 🎒💕 With your contribution, we can ensure that each child who attends our event receives a backpack filled with essential school supplies and enjoys a delicious meal at Raising Cane’s. Your kindness will bring smiles to the faces of countless young ones, and we couldn’t be more grateful! 😄🙏 Raising Cane’s commitment to our community and dedication to making a positive impact is truly commendable. We can’t thank them enough for being such an integral part of our Back to School initiative. Together, we are making a real difference!
The LPPD launched their Prayer at the Pole initiative and are making it a monthly event, unifying the community through faith and friendship.
The La Porte Police Department held its inaugural “Prayer at the Pole” event this morning. The event was well-represented by many city leaders and members of the community. The next Prayer at the Pole is
scheduled for August 16th, 2023 at 7:30 am. We invite you to attend. Our desire is to see this become a monthly event held at various locations throughout the city of La Porte.
LPPD tip: Hit and run has serious consequences in Texas.
🚔TRAFFIC TIP TUESDAY🚔 Leaving the scene of an accident that causes damage or injuries is illegal in Texas. The criminal charge is called Fail to Stop and Give Information (FSGI) or Fail to Stop and Render Aid (FSRA) and is also known generically as a “hit and run.” If you find yourself involved in an accident, be a good Texan. Make sure everyone involved is okay, contact emergency services if needed, and exchange information. Drive safe! 
Join La Porte in filling the Bus and how you can make a difference in 10 days.
We are 10 days away from our Fill the Bus event! How can you help? So glad you asked!!!
Ways to support:
*Collect supplies in your neighborhood, business or as a family and meet us in the parking lot of Kroger on the 28th to help fill the bus!
*Make a monetary donation to help to purchase backpacks, supplies or to assist with payment for the 100 haircuts certificates we will be giving away. Donations can be made via PayPal to @RotaryLPTX and specify “Fill the Bus!”
*Share this information with others! Share! Share! Share!
Thank you in advance!
La Porte Community Partners are gearing up to equip students with school supplies for the 2023-2024 school year. To register for a backpack, visit the link provided.
The La Porte Community Partners have once again teamed up and are preparing to assist the children returning to La Porte Independent School District for the 2023-2024 school year! With your help and the help of the community, all school-aged children can be equipped with the school supplies needed to have a successful educational career.
A Back-to-School Community Giveaway will be hosted at Baker 6th Grade Campus on Saturday, August 05, 2023, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. In preparation for the give-a-way, we invite you to help us “FILL THE BUS!” The “FILL THE BUS” donation drive will be held on July 28, 2022, in the Kroger parking lot at 1300 W. Fairmont Parkway in La Porte.
We welcome the opportunity to partner with your business and/or organization to help with this endeavor. Our goal is to prepare up to 500 children with needed school supplies, including backpacks. School supply items requested are:
Composition notebooks
Mesh pencil bags
Notebook paper
Ticonderoga #2 pencils
Fiskars Scissors 5’
2 inch-3 ring binders
Colored pencils
Blue pens
Black pens
Highlighters
Kleenex
Click the link register your kids to receive a backpack! http://laportetx.gov/1312/Back-to-School
Meet LPPD at the Pole for a powerful display of faith and unity Wednesday July 19th 7:30am.
Join the LPPD as a lateral officer and build a nice career.
The La Porte Police Department is now hiring Lateral Police Officers with starting pay beginning at up to seven (7) years experience. You must either have an active TCOLE Peace Officer License or be enrolled in a Basic Peace Officer Course. For those interested, apply online at www.LPPDTX.com .
Help LPPD catch a 🤡 in the King Williams neighborhood ripping off cars.
During the early morning hours on July 10th, at least two unknown suspects entered several unlocked vehicles in and around the King Williams neighborhood. The La Porte Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying the individuals involved in these car burglaries. The low-quality picture shows one of the two suspects implicated in the crimes. Anyone with any information is asked to please contact Segeant Bish at 281-842-3124 or Detective Bogue at 281-842-3142.
LPPD joins statewide efforts to slow down Texas drivers and end deadly streaks on roadways.
Thanks to ongoing assistance from a Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) “Operation Slow Down” grant, the La Porte Police Department (LPPD) will join forces with police departments statewide to get Texas drivers to slow down. The targeted enforcement dates for the grant are July 14 through July 30, 2023.
Under this grant, LPPD will deploy additional officers on an overtime basis to focus on areas in our community where crashes have hurt and killed friends and loved ones.
TxDOT reports one-third of all traffic deaths in Texas are speed-related. The focus on speed is part of TxDOT’s #EndTheStreakTX campaign. There has not been a day without at least one fatality on Texas roadways since November 7, 2000.
For more information on the La Porte Police Department’s involvement in the state’s various S.T.E.P. programs, contact the agency at 281-842-3115. Please follow us on Facebook at @LaPortePoliceDepartment.
Check out LPPD’s safety zone for residents to conduct property exchanges and online sales transactions.
SAFETY ZONE REMINDER! Since 2015, the La Porte Police Department has offered a camera-monitored safety zone for La Porte residents. Placed along the front parking lot of the LPPD Police Facility, located at 3001 North 23rd Street, is a citizen exchange safety zone, allowing area residents to make property exchanges and online initiated sales transactions in a well-lit public area monitored by police surveillance cameras. Additionally, while civil in nature, child custody exchanges can also occur in the digitally monitored section. The exchange zone is LPPD’s response to a national trend in violence and theft offenses during the exchange of property from various online sites, such as Craigslist, eBay, and others. Essentially, some criminals pose as traders, then rob or assault other parties when an exchange of property was initially agreed upon. With safety zones popping up nationwide, various transactions can occur in relative safety. Moreover, with police facility zones, such as the one offered by the City of La Porte, should a citizen experience any problems during the transaction, they are but a few feet away from the front door of the police department. Equally important, police can immediately ensure video evidence is secured for any investigations and/or criminal prosecution. For more information on LPPD’s citizen exchange safety zone, or if you have been a victim of a crime related to a property exchange, please contact the LPPD Criminal Investigation Division at 281-842-3173. You may also follow us on Facebook at @LaPortePoliceDepartment.
LPPD invites you to help support the cause by participating in the Fill the Bus school supply drive on July 28th 9-2pm.
La Porte community gear up for Fill the Bus to empower students for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The La Porte Community Partners have once again teamed up and are preparing to assist the children returning to La Porte Independent School District for the 2023-2024 school year! With your help and the help of
the community, all school-aged children can be equipped with the school supplies needed to have a successful educational career.A Back-to-School Community Giveaway will be hosted at Baker 6th Grade Campus on Saturday, August 05, 2023, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. In preparation for the give-a-way, we invite you to help us “FILL THE BUS!” The “FILL THE BUS” donation drive will be held on July 28, 2022, in the Kroger parking lot at 1300 W. Fairmont Parkway in La Porte.
We welcome the opportunity to partner with your business and/or organization to help with this endeavor. Our goal is to prepare up to 500 children with needed school supplies, including backpacks. School supply items requested are:
Composition notebooks
Mesh pencil bags
Notebook paper
Ticonderoga #2 pencils
Fiskars Scissors 5’
2 inch-3 ring binders
Colored pencils
Blue pens
Black pens
Highlighters
Kleenex
Video: LPPD is looking for a couple of 🤡’s who ripped off Beats by Dre. Not the copyrights, the headphones.
On Monday June 19, 2023, shortly after 8 PM, a theft occurred at the La Porte Rec. Center, in the 1300 block of S. Broadway St. Near the pool, just outside of the steam room, a pair of Beats by Dre wireless headphones, valued at approx. $350.00 were stolen. In the video a woman and a boy are seen where the theft occurred. It appears the boy picks up the headphones and puts them in the woman’s bag prior to the two departing the area. The La Porte Police Department is seeking assistance identifying the woman seen in the video. If you know who this person is or have any information about this case, please drop “a beat” to Sgt. Plemons at 281-842-3159 or [email protected].
LPPD’s free Bike Rodeo. to teach training and inspections to the kids 7-9 July 15th and Aug 5th.
LPPD: Report any illegal firework shootings to their non-emergency number.
The La Porte Police Department would like to remind residents that fireworks are illegal in the City of La Porte. Continuing to use them not only disrupts your neighbors and scares some animals, but also ties up our 9-1-1 lines.
Please report the illegal use of fireworks to our non-emergency number at 281-471-2141.
It’s illegal to fire off fireworks in La Porte and LPPD is gonna do something about it.
The La Porte Police Department would like to remind residents that fireworks are illegal in the City of La Porte. Continuing to use them not only disrupts your neighbors and scares some animals, but also ties up our 9-1-1 lines.
Please report the illegal use of fireworks to our non-emergency number at 281-471-2141.
LPPD is getting ready for an exciting event at the 3rd Annual “Back the Blue” BBQ Festival Cook-Off & 5K Fun Run.
We are gearing up for the 3rd Annual “Back the Blue” BBQ Festival Cook-Off & 5K Fun Run! So many great events coming your way! Mark your calendars to attend!
Help LPPD catch the knuckleheaded 🤡s making the price of booze go up for everyone. You could be the winner of cash for the I Caught Rat Awards.
The La Porte Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the Male & Female depicted in this video. On April 29, 2023, this couple entered the new Spec’s liquor store located at 10505 West Fairmont Parkway and walked out without paying for some liquor. Apparently, this couple could not solve the Border-Battle decision between Canada and Mexico as the Male subject was seen concealing a bottle of Crown Royal whiskey in his pants while his partner was seen concealing a bottle of Mexican Tequila in her purse before they left the store without paying. This video is being posted in the “Spirit” of identifying the couple for questioning. They were last seen leaving the store as passengers in a black Kia Soul that had the rear driver’s side window busted out. If you recognize either of these individuals, please contacted Criminal Investigations Division Secretary Amy Haire and reference case number 23-01387. You may remain anonymous when providing information on this, or any other case, and a cash reward may be available through Crime Stoppers if the individual is identified and charged. Thank you for your assistance.
La Porte Police Department empowers regional DOT agencies with air brake expertise.
La Porte Police Department’s Traffic Division hosted an Air Brakes Course made available to the regional DOT agencies. Attendees included DOT officers from Texas DPS, Beaumont PD, Deer Park PD, Baytown PD, Texas City PD, Houston PD, Friendswood PD, and Harris County Sheriff’s Department. These courses are taught by brake manufacturers with a focus on federal regulations related to the operation and inspection of the air brake systems.
LPPD Tip: What to Do When Pulled Over by Law Enforcement.
What should you do if you are pulled over by law enforcement?
When approached by an emergency vehicle, police fire or EMS, with lights and sirens activated, safely move to the right side of the road, nearest the curb and come to a complete stop.
You will know the officer is stopping your vehicle when they follow you to the right side of the roadway. If this is the case and it is possible to do so, you may pull into a side street, parking lot, or onto the shoulder. Once stopped, place the vehicle in park and lower the driver’s side window. Turn on the interior light when stopped at night. Stay inside the vehicle, keep both hands on the steering wheel and wait for the officer’s instructions.
When asked, advise the officer where your driver’s license and insurance are located. Once acknowledged, you may begin gathering the required items. Always advise the officer of your actions and wait for a response before reaching around inside the vehicle.
Once released from the stop, safely return to the proper lane of traffic.
REMEMBER:
🚨Do not exit your vehicle unless asked to do so.
🚨Be courteous and follow the officer’s instructions.
Drive safe!
Video: Let’s help LPPD smoke out two dirty rott’n thieving lady 🤡s and bring them to justice.
The La Porte Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the two Females depicted in this video. On June 21, 2023, these two individuals entered the Chevron fuel station and convenience store located in the 10700 block of Spencer across from the La Porte Municipal airport. Once inside, the two made their way to a vape cartridge section of the store, grabbed several of the cartridges and fled the store without paying. The two young women have been seen inside the store on other occasions and stolen merchandise from inside. They are believed to live in the Fairmont East subdivision as they have entered and fled the scene on foot running back into that neighborhood each time. If you recognize either of these individuals, please help us “smoke” them out of hiding. You may remain anonymous when reporting this, or any other information on this media site, and a cash reward may be available through Crime Stoppers if the suspects are identified and charged. Contact Criminal Investigations Division Secretary Amy Haire and reference LPPD case number 23-02022.
On July 4th expect officers on bikes and UTVs keeping La Porte safe.
LPPD Touts Safety as Priority for July 4th
The La Porte Police Department (LPPD) will be stepping up safety efforts for the 4th of July weekend. Citizens should expect to see officers on bicycles and utility task vehicles (UTV) throughout the day. Several officers will work the 4th of July Parade that takes place on a Tuesday July 4th, this year.
As a reminder, the possession and use of fireworks in the city limits are illegal per La Porte municipal ordinance Sec. 38-167. Citizens who chose to violate this ordinance are subject to a fine and/or confiscation of their fireworks. The La Porte Police Department asks for cooperation in reducing the illegal use of fireworks. The Department’s response to citizen calls about the illegal discharge of fireworks can prevent them from other police activities and can also slow emergency response times. Fireworks can also cause anxiety issues for pets and the risk of fire is extremely elevated in the current drought conditions.
Finally, Harris County is consistently among the top counties in Texas when it comes to alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents. In an effort to protect all motorists extra staffing will be added to the patrol division over the July 4th weekend to help answer calls for service and actively seek out and arrest intoxicated drivers. When attending celebrations with alcohol, please select a designated driver.
The La Porte Police Department asks for the entire community’s help in making sure everyone can celebrate the Fourth of July safely. For more information regarding holiday safety, please contact the LPPD at 281-471-2141 and follow us on Facebook at @LaPortePoliceDepartment.
Video: Help LPPD solve the taco-tuesday 🤡s mystery and earn a cash reward.
The La Porte Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the Male subjects depicted in this video. On Taco-Tuesday June 13, 2023, these two subjects entered the 7-Eleven store located at 2601 West Main Street near Bay Area Boulevard. Apparently these two men were starving for more than attention as they argued over pricing for 2 tacos which they ordered but then refused to pay for. Thinking the price was too high, the suspects took the tacos and exited the store without paying for them. The men were seen leaving in a white colored Chevrolet quad-cab pick up truck with the front license plate being displayed in the front passenger’s side windshield.
If you recognize either of these individuals, please contact Criminal Investigations Division Secretary Amy Haire and reference case number 23-01906. You may remain anonymous when providing information on this, or any other case, and a cash reward may be available through Crime Stoppers if the individual is identified and charged. Thank you for your assistance.
Join the La Porte Police Department as a lateral police officer and earn top salaries.
The La Porte Police Department is now hiring Lateral Police Officers with starting pay beginning at up to seven (7) years experience. You must either have an active TCOLE Peace Officer License or be enrolled in a Basic Peace Officer Course. For those interested, apply online at http://laportetx.gov/1146/Police-Department.
Cracking down on drunk driving is being increased by LPPD and probably all PDs.
The Fourth of July holiday consistently ranks as one of the deadliest holiday weekends for traffic accidents. Statistics gathered by NHTSA over the past 25 years show that, on average, about half of all deadly traffic crashes over the July Fourth holiday are related to alcohol. Last year, in Texas there were 337 alcohol related traffic crashes over the July Fourth holiday weekend.
That’s why TxDOT, law enforcement officials, and other key partners are working together this Fourth of July and increasing their presence across the state as part of a statewide High Visibility Enforcement effort.
Texans will notice an increased presence of law enforcement officials during the Fourth of July weekend as part of an aggressive crackdown on impaired drivers. DPS and other law enforcement agencies throughout Texas have received federal grants to increase enforcement efforts over the holiday weekend.
The Fourth of July is about celebrating freedom –and if people choose to drink and drive, they stand to lose that freedom and end up in jail. If you plan on drinking make sure you have a P.A.S.S., a Person Appointed to Stay Sober.
As an enforcement strategy, the La Porte Police Department (LPPD) is using funds through ongoing assistance from a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) grant. The Independence Day enforcement period is June 23 – July 09, 2023. With this grant, additional LPPD officers will be deployed during each of these holiday periods on an overtime basis, to watch for impaired drivers on local roadways. Anyone operating a vehicle and found to be intoxicated will be arrested. Suspected intoxicated drivers who refuse to provide a breath test will be the subject of a search warrant and have their blood drawn for blood alcohol level testing.
All of TXDOT’s S.T.E.P. (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program) campaigns are designed to reduce both motor vehicle accidents and the residual effects incurred by impaired motorists. The programs have consistently proven to reduce injuries, fatalities, and property damage along major thoroughfares and at high collision/high-density intersections.
For more information on La Porte Police Department’s involvement in the State’s various S.T.E.P. programs, please contact the agency at 281-842-3115 and follow us on Facebook at @LaPortePoliceDepartment.
Help LPPD catch a 🤡 laundry bandit caught on camera stealing clothes at the laundromat.
The La Porte Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the Male depicted in this video. On Sunday June 18, 2023, the Male subject in this video entered the Washateria located in the 3100 block of South Broadway Street. He was later captured on separate video footage inside the washateria removing another customer of the store’s laundry and placing the stolen clothing into two separate dryers. He then finishes drying the stolen clothing, folds the items and makes a “Clean” getaway, leaving the store with them. Witnesses at the washateria believe the individual depicted in this video lives in one of the several apartment complexes near the store location. If you recognize this individual, please contacted Criminal Investigations Division Secretary Amy Haire and reference case number 23-01980. You may remain anonymous when providing information on this, or any other case, and a cash reward may be available through Crime Stoppers if the individual is identified and charged. Thank you for your assistance.
LPPD celebrates their unsung heroes and their impact beyond uniforms.
On this day we celebrate the PD dads for everything they do OUT of uniform. Your guidance, protection, and presence has a great impact on your children’s lives. And to those who are unable to celebrate with their family today, thank you for sacrificing your day to serve and protect the community. 💙 Whether you are a new dad, experienced dad, dad to-be, stepdad, adoptive dad, or a father-figure, Happy Father’s Day!
LPPD unveils a modern graphics package for the patrol fleet, saving costs and enhancing appearance.
The La Porte Police Department is pleased to present our new graphics package for our patrol fleet. The redesign was finalized after input from our officers and features the Department’s core values “Honesty
Integrity and Professionalism.” Not only does the graphics redesign provide a contemporary look but it also delivers a cost savings over the existing design. The new graphics package will be phased in over several years as vehicles in the fleet age out. We anticipate six vehicles displaying the new graphics later this year.
La Porte Community Partners encourage community involvement in upcoming “Fill the Bus” July 28th 9-2pm.
Get Ready! Get Ready! Get Ready! The La Porte Community Partners are back at it again! Mark your calendars to help us “Fill the Bus!”
LPPD Officer forced to shoot at gun-wielding lucky suspect in terror threat case last night.
Earlier this evening, La Porte Police officers were investigating a call for service in the 9600 block of Belfast involving terroristic threats with possible aggravated assault implications. While on scene, the suspect in the case arrived and brandished a firearm. Ignoring the officer’s verbal commands, the suspect ultimately pointed the weapon at the investigating officer, who, fearing for his safety, fired his service weapon at the suspect. The suspect was not hit and he immediately surrendered. No injuries are reported and La Porte Police detectives are on scene actively gathering additional information in accordance with departmental policies. We will provide more details as the case develops. Thank you.