Van Police Department

05/22/2026

Sgt. James and members of the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office were present for TxDOT’s media release for Click It or Ticket.

Officers, Deputies, and Troopers will increase enforcement efforts through May 31st to ensure motorist are buckled properly. Seatbelt are required for everyone. Child Car/booster seats are required if a child is younger than 8 years of age or below 4ft 9in.

05/20/2026

Someone is missing their sweet girl. If you know the owner can you let them know she is at the PD.

Call 903-245-3520 to make arrangements getting her back home to family.

05/19/2026

🚨 Click It or Ticket 2026 🚨

May 18,2026 - June 2, 2026

The Van Police Department is proud to continue its partnership with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) in the annual Click It or Ticket campaign reminding our community that seat belts save lives — every ride, every time.

Since November 7, 2000, Texas has seen at least one fatality on our roadways every single day. That’s over two decades of daily tragedy — and it’s a streak we must end.

💡 Wearing your seat belt is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself and your loved ones in a crash. It only takes a few seconds to buckle up, and it could save your life.

Let’s work together to protect our roads and families.
👮‍♂️ Buckle up. Drive safe. And help us .

05/14/2026

As the summer approaches and plans are being made to spend time with family and friends. Here’s a reminder to plan your event before getting behind a wheel.

05/13/2026

We would like to give a huge thanks to Hospitality ER for the generous gifts to the Van Police Department.

Law Enforcement appreciation week 2026

05/09/2026

In the early morning hours of 05-09-2026 officers were made aware of a pursuit from Heath Police Department (Rockwall County). Information relayed stated the suspects were involved in a burglaries in Heath,Texas.

Heath PD spotted the suspect and the pursuit ensued.
The suspects reached speeds over 100+mph on Interstate 20. Officer Alvarado was listening to the radio and was positioned at mile marker 536 where he was able to successfully deploy spikes deflating the front driver and passenger tires.

The suspects could only go a mile further before bailing into a wood line. Additional resources were called to the scene. Texas Game Wardens responded with a drone and K9 and were able to coordinate perfectly pushing the suspects out of the wooded area and into handcuffs of the perimeter officers.

The suspects were handed over to Heath PD as they were transported back to answer for their crimes.

Another fine example of Officers, Deputies, Troopers, and Game Wardens working together. We all have different uniforms, but we all work for the same purpose. Protect the Great State of Texas and anyone who visits.

All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.

05/08/2026

*****Update, the line has been fixed and tested. Everything is back to normal****

🚨🚨 A shelter in place has been entered for the area of Cherry Street. 🚨🚨

A main gas line was hit this morning causing a gas leak. Emergency personnel are on scene monitoring the situation while waiting on the arrival of Centerpoint.

Avoid the area as emergency crews work to resolve this issue.

05/06/2026

🚨 A very important message from our emergency personnel. 🚨

04/16/2026

Temporary closing of McMillan Park!!

McMillian Park will be closed tomorrow, April 17th until approximately Noon for maintenance. We will update this page if we can open the park any earlier. We appreciate your patience. Thank you!

02/25/2026

Van PD is continuing its efforts to make Texas roadways safe for the general public. Parking violations can be just as dangerous as moving violations. TTexas Department of Transportationhas signs placed alongside the Interstate and Service Roads for specific reasons. We must read and follow them as it provide critical updates (lane closures, detours, etc.) in this case no parking.

Let’s eliminate distracted driving, wear your seat belts and obey all traffic laws and signs 🚦🚧.