University Park Police Department

05/11/2022

National Police Week begins today! Thank you so much to all of our UPPD officers for all you do to keep us safe every single day. We appreciate you so much!

04/01/2022

Congratulations to the inaugural class of the Citizen’s Police Academy on their graduation last night! To mark the occasion, Mayor Stewart presented each member with a graduation certificate.

The weekly classes began in January and ended in March. Each session covered different areas involving the police department and included presentations, individual ride-a-longs with officers, and viewing various equipment used by law enforcement. Many thanks to our class members and department personnel for launching this beneficial community program! 🚓

03/02/2022

Earlier today, three new UPPD officers were sworn in by Judge Jim Barklow. Officers Rodolpho Moran, Damon Delgado and Roger Maharaj received their badges today and will begin working with an assigned Field Training Officer in patrol next week. The ceremony was also attended by former Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson!

All three of these officers join us all the way from New York, and were previously with the NYPD. We are excited to have you all here UP, welcome to Texas! 🚓 🌟

02/24/2022

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It is slippery on driveways and sidewalks! UPFD has responded to several emergency calls to assist people who have fallen. If you choose to venture outside, please be careful!

Here's a tip for walking on ice - keep your center of gravity over your front leg (like a penguin)!

02/04/2022

Good morning! UPPD says stay home and off the roads today if you can. Sidewalks and streets are icy and slick in all neighborhoods, especially in spots where some thawing has occurred. City crews are sanding intersections and roadways, but that little bit of beach is no match for Mother Nature’s winter chill. 🥶

02/02/2022

There is currently a Winter Storm Warning in place from Wednesday 6 p.m. to Thursday 6 p.m. for North Texas.

The City has established a page with content specific to this weather emergency. We will update it with new information as needed. We will also be posting updates on social media. Stay safe and warm!

https://www.uptexas.org/news-events/2022/winter-storm-winter-weather-advisories

02/01/2022

For years, the February Arbor has provided residents with a recap on recent crime activity in University Park. This year, instead of a 12-month snapshot - the department’s crime analyst charted occurrences for a full range of crime categories from 2001 to 2021.

Click here to view the content that was presented in the February Arbor - https://www.uptexas.org/news-events/2022/tracking-crime-in-university-park-from-2001-to-2021

01/18/2022

Area police are investigating a suspicious vehicle at Mockingbird & 75 Access Rd. Please avoid the area if possible.

01/13/2022

UPPD is asking for the public's assistance in locating a stolen pickup truck and the driver who is also wanted for recent bike thefts in University Park.

If you have information about this case, or if you have seen this suspect or truck, please call UPPD at 214-987-5360 or contact Detective Johnston at [email protected].

Watch the thefts occur, as the suspect walks into an open garage and removes two bikes and a box from a garage shelf. This crime shows how important it is to keep garage doors closed and locked!

For more info - https://www.uptexas.org/news-events/2022/bike-thief-caught-on-camera-have-you-seen-this-suspect

01/07/2022

It has been a busy week for University Park Police Department! Two of our employees were recognized at the January 4 City Council meeting for their retirement from the City. Al Rosales is retiring from UPPD after 20 years of service, and Jackie Rymer is retiring after 19 years of service. Congratulations to both and thank you for your hard work and dedication to University Park!

Also this week, two new officers were sworn in and presented with their badges. Mickey Figueroa joins us from UT Dallas PD, and Moises Avelino joins us from Dallas College PD. Welcome to University Park, we are so glad you are here!

01/03/2022

When the school year resumes tomorrow, a new school zone will be in operation at the intersection of Amherst and Baltimore to assist students who are walking or biking to UP Elementary! Marked by flashing lights and signage to alert motorists to its 20 mph speed limit, the school zone will also be staffed by a school crossing guard and will be active on school day mornings from 7:15 to 8:30 and school day afternoons from 2:45 to 4:15.

12/30/2021

Armed Robbery – 6900 block of Cleburne

About 1:50 p.m. today - Thursday, December 30, a man who was power-washing in the 6900 block of Cleburne was approached by the suspect. The suspect drove onto the block and parked, got out of the vehicle, walked up to the victim and held up him up at gunpoint. The suspect stole various construction tools, and then got back in the vehicle and fled the area. The victim was not injured in the incident.

The suspect is described as a skinny build Black male, approximately 6 feet tall, and was wearing a white t-shirt, grey sweatpants and white shoes. The suspect had a beard and tattoos on his arms. The suspect vehicle was described as a dark blue sedan and left traveling southbound on Cleburne. There was only one suspect involved in this incident. If you have any information that could assist UPPD in the investigation of this incident, please call the City’s 911 Dispatch Center, using the non-emergency number – 214-363-3000.

12/15/2021

There are only a few days left to complete the UP Police Department Community Survey! If you are a University Park resident, please take a few minutes to answer this quick, 10 question survey. The survey will close on December 20. Thank you for your participation and input!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RH3NVHS

12/07/2021

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You can almost hear the stops signs in University Park applauding! Here’s a great safe driver reminder from the Highland Park Department of Public Safety.

https://bit.ly/3lJC7gW

Highland Park Safety Initiative

12/04/2021

Our deepest condolences to the Officer’s family and the members of Mesquite Police Department. We are saddened by this tragic loss of life of a veteran officer killed in the line of duty.

11/30/2021

Central to retaining our accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, the University Park Police Department must survey residents for suggestions on community needs, and for input on how the Department can better serve the public.

If you are a University Park resident, please take a few minutes to answer this 10 question survey. The survey will close on December 20. Thank you for your participation and input!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RH3NVHS

11/28/2021

Incident around corner of Northwest Highway and Hillcrest

This morning at about 1053 am a passerby noticed an apparently homeless white male subject believed to be in his late 50's motionless inside the small structure on the west side of Hillcrest at Northwest Highway. The subject was unresponsive so the passerby called 911. The call originally went to the Dallas Police Department and on arrival Dallas officers and paramedics determined he was deceased. University Park Police detectives are investigating the incident along with the Dallas County Medical Examiner's office. There is no known danger to the public at this time.

11/19/2021

Officer Jason Duvall retired from UPPD last week after 15 years of service with the City. Thank you to Officer Duvall for your dedication to the Police Department and we wish you well in retirement!

10/26/2021

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence uses this observance to mobilize efforts that support victims and raise awareness in communities nationwide. The University Park Police Department works closely with local advocates to address these crimes and provide comfort and care to victims during investigations and prosecution. During the past five years, 95 percent of UPPD’s domestic violence calls for service have resulted in arrest, reaffirming our commitment to supporting survivors and strengthening efforts to end domestic violence.

Learn more about what traits abusers have in common - https://ncadv.org/

10/25/2021

We welcome Officer Jordan Clark to the University Park Police Department! His first day was October 20 and he joins us all the way from New York, where he previously worked for NYPD. He was sworn in today by Judge Jim Barklow during a small ceremony, which was attended by UPPD personnel and his family, and Chief Bill Mathes presented him with his badge. Welcome to UPPD and to Texas, Officer Clark!

10/21/2021

UPPD statements on fatal shooting | City of University Park, Texas

Fatal shooting update – Thursday, October 21: Second arrest made

Last night, Detectives with UPPD and members of the Dallas Police Department Fugitive and Vice Unit arrested 39-year-old Jennifer Montes in connection with the murder of 39-year-old Marc Anthony Montes. Jennifer Montes was arrested on a University Park Police Department warrant for tampering with evidence. The evening of October 5, Montes was shot as the vehicle was traveling on Lovers Lane, just north of Snider Plaza. Soon after the shooting, UPFD paramedics transported Montes to Parkland Hospital, where he died of his injuries. UPPD believes that Jennifer Montes was driving the vehicle at the time of the shooting. She will be held at Dallas County’s Lew Sterrett Detention Center. As previously reported, on October 6, UPPD detectives arrested a juvenile suspect who was directly responsible for the shooting death. UPPD applauds the Dallas Police Department, and we are thankful for the assistance the department has provided throughout the investigation of this case, including last night’s work by members of DPD’s Fugitive and Vice Unit.

For more information - https://www.uptexas.org/news-events/2021/uppd-statements-on-fatal-shooting

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10/20/2021

Halloween will be here before we know it! Here are some safety tips from the UP Police Department to remember on the spooky night:

-Younger trick-or-treaters should be supervised by an adult.
-Older children should trick-or-treat in large groups, if they are not accompanied by an adult.
-Parents should know the route their older children are taking and they should stay in touch with the group.
-Trick-or-treaters should only visit homes that are well-lit and that are obviously welcoming Halloween guests.
-Trick-or-treaters should carry flashlights and use reflective tape on their costumes so that motorists can see them.
-Trick-or-treaters should stay on sidewalks and obey pedestrian rules.
-Children should not eat any trick-or-treat candy until it is inspected by an adult.
-Light your home well.
-Remove obstacles from your front porch and yards so that visitors don’t stumble or trip.
-Use artificial candles to avoid fire hazards.

10/11/2021

Thursday, October 8 was Officer Jonah Leiseth's first day with the University Park Police Department. He was sworn in by Judge Jim Barklow during a small ceremony, which was attended by UPPD personnel and his family. Welcome to UPPD Officer Leiseth!

10/06/2021

UPPD statements on fatal shooting | City of University Park, Texas

Fatal shooting update – Wednesday, October 6: Arrest made

About 2 p.m. UPPD detectives arrested a juvenile suspect responsible for the murder of 39 year-old Marc Anthony Montes. The Department continues to work tips and leads associated with the case, and the investigation of the incident is ongoing. UPPD is grateful for the assistance of neighboring agencies including the Dallas Police Department, the Highland Park Department of Public Safety, the SMU Police Department, the HPISD Police Department and the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department.

For more details on the incident - https://www.uptexas.org/news-events/2021/uppd-statements-on-fatal-shooting

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10/06/2021

Fatal shooting update

Fatal shooting update - Wednesday, October 6

The victim in last night's shooting has been identified as 39 year-old Marc Anthony Montes.

See below for a photo of the suspect pick-up truck. The photo was taken from a security camera looking at the intersection of Lovers Lane and Westchester Drive. That location is a few blocks west of where the shooting occurred.

The suspect truck is believed to be a 2004 to 2006 F-150. Champagne in color, it is equipped with running boards, bed cover and tinted windows. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Department's the non-emergency number - 214-363-3000.

Please refer to our website here for more information on the incident - https://www.uptexas.org/news-events/2021/uppd-statement-on-fatal-shooting

10/06/2021

UPPD statement on fatal shooting | City of University Park, Texas

Statement on tonight's fatal shooting

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10/06/2021

At about 7 p.m. this evening, there was a shooting near the Shell gas station on the north end of Snider Plaza. One male was wounded and transported to the hospital by UPFD paramedics. The suspect fled the scene following the incident. The UP Police Department has secured the area and confirmed that there is not an immediate threat to the community.

Please avoid the area as police continue to investigate the scene. Updates will be posted as they are received.

09/24/2021

Related crimes on Centenary and Marquette

Residents have reported four separate incidents that all occurred on September 24 between 4:30 and 5 a.m. on Centenary and Marquette. The incidents included an attempted home invasion, a stolen vehicle and two vehicle burglaries.

UPPD detectives will be working diligently to develop more leads in these cases in the days ahead, and officers will be watching the neighborhoods closely for these types of incidents while on patrol. Residents are encouraged to call 214-363-3000 if they have any information that would assist in the apprehension and prosecution of those involved. To assist residents, here are photos of the suspects and a suspect vehicle.

For more info - https://www.uptexas.org/news-events/attempted-home-invasion-stolen-vehicle-vehicle-burglaries-on-centenary-and-marquette

09/15/2021

Photos from City of University Park, TX - Government's post

09/14/2021

Arrests of Armed Robbery Suspects

The Dallas Police Department has arrested two suspects who participated in Sunday’s armed robbery in University Park. DPD say both were arrested hours after the incident in University Park, and just like in UP, they were looking for people who were seen with their cell phones. DPD says the Dallas victims were also threatened at gunpoint. UPPD and DPD are continuing to investigate these incidents. DPD says the two people in custody did not participate in a similar armed robbery in Highland Park last Saturday. Cell phones are popular targets for thieves because they are easy to sell and a quick source of money.

09/13/2021

Armed Robbery – 3600 block of Caruth

About 3:45 p.m. today - Sunday, September 12, a woman who was walking in the 3600 block of Caruth, was approached by three suspects inside a vehicle. The vehicle slowed as it was a few feet from her. One of the suspects inside the vehicle showed the woman that he had a gun and he demanded her cell phone. The woman refused to give the suspects her phone. The suspects took her earbuds instead. The vehicle fled the area moments later. The woman was not injured in the incident.

There is little descriptive information to pass along to the public. The woman described her assailants as Hispanic. UPPD does not have a make or model for the vehicle. An incident similar to this happened in Highland Park yesterday. If you have any information that could assist UPPD in the investigation of this incident, please call the City’s 911 Dispatch Center, using the non-emergency number – 214-363-3000.

09/10/2021

Theft of Taillights

There have been recent thefts of pickup taillights, specifically Ford F150 trucks. The taillights can be easily removed if the vehicle is left unlocked and the tailgate can be opened. Unfortunately, the taillights can be removed if locked but it requires a little more effort. If possible, park the truck in your garage or in a secure back gated area and make sure the vehicle is locked. These thefts are taking place overnight and in the early morning hours. Officers have increased patrols in the neighborhoods. If you see suspicious activity, call the University Park Police Department at 214-363-3000 or call 911 for an emergency.

09/10/2021

Traffic advisory - altered detour routes on Hillcrest

Having observed traffic flow patterns since the start of the school year, the City has altered detour routes involved with the closure of Hillcrest between Southwestern and Colgate. See photo for detours that will be in place beginning Monday, September 13.

For more info - https://www.uptexas.org/news-events/2021/stormwater-improvement-project-update-new-detours-near-hillcrest

09/10/2021

University Park Police Department and Fire Department, SMU Police Department & Highland Park DPS participated in the annual 9/11 and Fallen Officer Ceremony this morning at SMU. Thank you to everyone who attended the ceremony. 🇺🇸

09/09/2021

Reminder that tomorrow, we'll join our neighbors from SMU and Highland Park to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with a ceremony at 8:45 a.m. at the SMU flagpole on the main quad.