CRIME & SAFETY
9 puppies found duct-taped in box thrown in dumpster, taken to animal shelter in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas— Nine puppies were brought into The Haven Animal Care Shelter in Lubbock after someone left them in a duct-taped box in a dumpster. “They were found behind a game room about 3 a.m.,” said founder and executive director, Dr. Brenda Wilbanks. Dr. Wilbanks said unfortunately, dumping is only getting worse as owners grow more desperate, and shelters fill faster. “I’ve done this for between […]
Lubbock citizens meet police chief candidates
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The City of Lubbock is one step closer to choosing its next chief of police. The top four candidates gathered at the Civic Center tonight to share why they think they’re the best fit and how they would make our community safer. Those four candidates are Chief Glen Fowler, Chief Seth Herman, Deputy Chief Kenneth Myers, and Deputy Chief Michael Smathers.
Court documents detail deadly Executive Inn shooting
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Officials have released court documents detailing the deadly shooting of 34-year-old Jose Gonzalez earlier this month. On April 13 just after 8 p.m., law enforcement arrived to the Executive Inn near 44th Street and Avenue Q. They found Gonzalez with several gunshot wounds in one of the motel rooms.
LFR responds to vehicle, cardboard fire at American Fibers
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock Fire Rescue responded to a fire at American Fibers located at 2002 Weber St. The call came in just before 2:30 p.m. on Friday. The caller stated a vehicle had caught fire and was near a large pile of cardboard. LFR says crews arrived on...
Lubbock Police announces new lateral program to pay certified officers for experience
The Lubbock Police Department announced its new lateral entry program for experienced officers to join the department. The program is to pay officers coming to LPD for the experience they have gained as police officers at another department.
Trial begins for Lubbock man accused of severely injuring 10-month old
Testimony began this week for the trial of a 33-year-old man accused of seriously injuring his ex-girlfriend's 10-month-old son more than two years ago when she was staying with him temporarily in Lubbock. A jury of five men and seven women were picked at the end of the day on...
Lubbock police chief reports crime, crashes down in Hub City last year
Lubbock Police Department officials say major crime was down more than 20% in the Hub City last year as the city continues to focus its efforts on improving public safety. Lubbock's Interim Police Chief Gregory Rushin presented his department's annual report to the city council during a Tuesday work session. Year 2023 statistics Rushin highlighted show Lubbock is heading in the right direction in preventing most types of major violent and property crimes.
Lawsuit vs. former Texas Tech guard Pop Isaacs dismissed
A civil lawsuit that accused former Texas Tech basketball player Pop Isaacs of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl during a team trip to the Bahamas in November has been dismissed, according to attorneys for both sides.
Clovis Walmart temporarily closed after fire caused by arson to fully reopen on Friday
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Clovis Walmart that was temporarily closed down following a devastating fire caused by arson in 2023, is set to fully open back up on Friday, an announcement said. A celebratory ribbon-cutting will occur at 9 a.m. at the Walmart on 3728 N Prince St., Clovis,...
Thursday morning top stories: Lubbock Police Department annual reports shows reduced crime, car crashes
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - On Daybreak Today,. Lubbock Police Department annual reports shows reduced crime, car crashes. An affidavit is providing new details about the shooting death of Jose Gonzalez at a motel near 44th and Ave. Q. Witnesses say Leeroy Trevino, Jr. and Tony Thomas tried to break into...
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