Texarkana Texas Police Department

06/05/2026

Congratulations to the STATE CHAMPION Pleasant Grove Hawks!!

GAME OVER! HAWKS ARE STATE CHAMPS!!!!

📷:Browning Harvey, PGHS Journalism

06/05/2026

We responded to a business in the 2200 block of S. Lake Drive after a burglar alarm was triggered about 1:30 this morning. When we got there, we found the front door glass had been shattered and someone had forced their way inside.

Obviously hoping for a big payday, the suspects immediately grabbed the cash register - but their excitement was pretty short-lived. Before they even made it out the door, they discovered there was no cash inside and left it behind.

Officers immediately set up a perimeter while K9 Gator began tracking from the scene. He picked up the scent and headed directly toward nearby Sunset Apartments while other officers canvassed the area.

As Officers Cody Roberson and Cody Cox checked the apartment complex, they made contact with two men who were standing outside an apartment there and immediately realized that one of them was wearing the exact same clothing as one of the suspects inside the business on the surveillance video. The other guy appeared to have changed clothes, but he still had glass shards on his hands from the shattered door.

Avontray Cleamons (19) and Roberlynsti McHenry (17) were both arrested for Burglary of a Building and booked into the Bi-State Jail. Their bond was set at $15,000.

Great job, guys!! Another case closed thanks to a quick response and teamwork.

06/04/2026

Things got a little wild Wednesday afternoon when officers spotted a 2025 Hyundai that had been reported stolen out of Texarkana, Arkansas.

Officer Joe Rochelle recognized the vehicle near W. 8th Street and Whitaker and, along with Officer Matthew Lindsey, attempted a traffic stop in the 600 block of South Lake Drive. The driver initially pulled over but then suddenly sped away, leading officers on a pursuit.

That pursuit didn't last long though. As the driver tried to turn onto Buchanan Road from South Lake Drive at a high rate of speed, she lost control and crashed into a utility pole. The vehicle immediately caught fire, but both the 17-year-old driver, London Richardson, and her 15-year-old passenger were able to get out with only minor injuries.

Officers also found ma*****na inside the vehicle. Richardson was taken to a local hospital for medical clearance before being transported to the Bi-State Jail. She was also found to have an outstanding felony warrant for Theft of a Firearm.

Richardson was charged with Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Evading Arrest with a Vehicle, Possession of Ma*****na, and Theft of a Firearm (warrant). The passenger was not arrested.

Nice work by Officers Rochelle and Lindsey in bringing the incident to a safe conclusion.

06/04/2026

Our activity for last week.

06/03/2026

Earlier today, downtown Texarkana welcomed the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's Steel Across America Tour, drawing an estimated 1,000 attendees to honor the heroes and victims of September 11, 2001.

The event featured a powerful piece of history - a steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center - as well as a walk-through exhibit trailer filled with artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia from that tragic day.

Adding to the experience were several retired FDNY firefighters who traveled with the tour. Members of the Foundation's Grill Team 6 served free hamburgers to those in attendance, while other retired firefighters spent time inside the exhibit trailer sharing stories, answering questions, and connecting with visitors about their experiences and the lasting impact of 9/11.

Visitors had the opportunity to reflect, remember, and pay tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and resilience that emerged in the aftermath of the attacks. Events like this help ensure that the stories of those we lost, and the heroes who answered the call, are never forgotten.

Thank you to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation for bringing this moving tribute to our community and to everyone who attended to help keep the memory of 9/11 alive.

06/03/2026

A big congratulations to Sgt. D.E. Evans and Officer Matthew Lindsey, who were honored Tuesday night at KTAL NBC 6's annual Salute the Badge event in Bossier City!

The Salute the Badge program recognizes law enforcement officers from across the Ark-La-Tex who go above and beyond in serving their communities, and we're proud to see these two receive that recognition.

Sgt. Evans and Officer Lindsey represent the very best of our department through their hard work, professionalism, and dedication to the people they serve every day.

Please help us congratulate them on this well-deserved honor!

06/01/2026

Monday afternoon was a special one at TTPD as we recognized outstanding service, celebrated a promotion, and honored a remarkable career.

Officer Cody Roberson was named Officer of the Quarter. In just a year and a half with the department, Cody has made a significant impact as a patrol officer. This recognition wasn't for any single incident, but for the consistent work he's put in day after day. His efforts have contributed to notable reductions in crime within his assigned beat and have made a real difference in the community he serves.

Cory Motley was officially promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Cory has served the department for 12½ years and has worked as a detective since 2018. He also serves as a SWAT hostage negotiator and has previously received three Lifesaving Awards and a Certificate of Merit. As he begins his new role as a patrol supervisor, we look forward to seeing the positive impact his leadership will have on our officers and community.

We also recognized Sgt. Billy McAnally upon his retirement after 28 years of service with TTPD. As the department's senior sergeant, Billy has worn many hats throughout his career - serving as a patrol officer, motor officer, commercial vehicle enforcement officer, traffic sergeant, fi****ms instructor, range master, accident reconstruction expert, and asset inventory specialist. His knowledge, experience, and dedication have left a lasting mark on this department.

Chief Kevin Schutte summed it up best: "When someone you count on so heavily announces their departure, it's as if a part of you leaves with them. Today, we want to simply say thank you. Thank you for everything you've sacrificed for people who will never know your name, for serving with honor and a steadfast desire to make each day better than the one before."

While Sgt. McAnally has retired from TTPD, he isn't slowing down. He has joined the DeKalb Police Department, where we're confident he'll continue making a difference. We thank him for his nearly three decades of service to our city and wish him nothing but success in this next chapter.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Roberson and Sgt. Motley, and in thanking Sgt. McAnally for his years of dedicated service.

06/01/2026

UPDATE: 6/2/26 at 9:15p - Gordon Lemons is in custody.

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Back in April, we asked for your help locating Gordon Lemons.

Today, he's been added to the Texas Top 10 Most Wanted Criminals list.

www.dps.texas.gov/Texas10MostWanted/MostWanted/fugitiveDetails?id=1951

Lemons is wanted on several sexual assault charges involving a child, and a reward of up to $5,000 is now being offered for information leading to his arrest.

We believe he may be armed and dangerous, so please do not approach him yourself. If you have information about his whereabouts, contact us or Crime Stoppers immediately.

Please share and help us spread the word.

05/28/2026

Three juveniles ended up in custody recently after we responded to a theft call at a business inside Central Mall.

Store security detained the group after they were caught concealing clothing items and cologne inside a backpack. Officers arrested a 12-year-old boy, a 14-year-old boy, and a 14-year-old girl for Theft.

While investigating, officers realized the two boys looked awfully familiar. Turns out, they were also the ones who broke out the glass door of a Summerhill Road convenience store around 1:45 that same morning and stole a couple hundred dollars' worth of va**ng products.

And yes… they were still wearing the exact same clothes from the burglary surveillance video. Officers also recovered some of the stolen property from that burglary in the backpack one of the boys was wearing.

All three of them were charged with Theft, and the two boys were also charged with Burglary.

05/28/2026

Here's our activity for last week.