Soto-Chivara Out on Bond During Deadly Shooting of LBK Deputy
Soto-Chivara was arrested on five different offenses on June 29 and posted bail for $66,000 on July 11, four days before the deadly standoff in Levelland. Continue reading…
View ArticleSoto-Chavira Charged with Capital Murder of a Peace Officer
Omar Soto-Chavira was officially charged with the murder of Lubbock County Sheriff SWAT Sgt. Josh Bartlett on Wednesday. Soto-Chavira was booked into the Hockley County Jail, hours after being released...
View ArticleLevelland Man Assaults Owner After Attempted Burglary
A Levelland man was arrested on Monday after allegedly breaking into a business and attempting to steal a safe. Continue reading…
View ArticleLubbock Man Arrested in Hockley County; Accused of Kidnapping
A Lubbock man was arrested in Hockley County on Monday, August 30th after being accused of an aggravated kidnapping with a deadly weapon back in October of 2020. Continue reading…
View ArticleGrand Jury Indicts Omar Soto-Chavira for Capital Murder
Omar Soto-Chavira was indicted in Hockley County on a capital murder charge and an attempted capital murder charge after a deadly standoff with authorities. Continue reading…
View ArticleMeth, Marijuana & Firearm Found During Hockley Co. Traffic Stop
A Lubbock man was arrested last week after a traffic stop in Hockley County revealed drugs and a firearm. Continue reading…
View ArticleAuthorities Searching for Missing Smyer 17 Year-Old
The Hockley County Sheriff's Office is searching for 17 year-old Vonte Brown, who was reported missing this past Saturday. Continue reading…
View ArticleLevelland Man Sentenced to 55 Years in Prison & $10,000 Fine
A Levelland man was sentenced to 55 years in prison plus a $10,000 fine for the May 2020 shooting death of 31 year-old Anthony Valderas Delgado. Continue reading…
View ArticleSouth Plains Law Enforcement Agencies Searching for Suspect
Several disturbance calls in Hockley County on Thursday, December 9th, led to a standoff and ended with the suspect on the run. Continue reading…
View ArticleHockley County Sheriff Appointed to Broadband Development Council
Hockley County Sheriff Ray Scifres was among the 3 recently appointed to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's Broadband Development Council. Continue reading…
View ArticleHockley County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Burglary Information
Hockley County authorities are seeking information in two burglary cases. Continue reading…
View ArticleHockley County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Theft Suspect
32-year-old Freddy Matta is wanted for two counts of Theft of Property, that occurred between February 2012 and April 2012 at a Levelland business. Continue reading…
View ArticleRunoff Election for Hockley County Sheriff Has Single Vote Margin
Hockley County Sheriff Paul Scarborough was losing to R.C. Cheek by 2 votes, and a recount was conducted Wednesday. Continue reading…
View ArticlePaul Scarborough Wins Republican Nomination for Hockley Co. Sheriff by Single...
Hockley County Sheriff Paul Scarborough was originally losing to R.C. Cheek in the July 31st party primary runoff election by 2 votes. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Primary Election Ordered for Hockley County Sheriff
R.C. Cheek and incumbent Sheriff Paul Scarborough faced off in the July 31st Republican Party primary runoff election, and Cheek originally won by 2 votes. Continue reading…
View ArticleFormer Lubbock County Sheriff Endorses Paul Scarborough in Special Election...
A surprise endorsement was announced Thursday evening in the special election for the Republican Runoff for Hockley County Sheriff Continue reading…
View ArticleHockley County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Burglary Suspect
Lauro Garcia is suspected of burglarizing two homes in Hockley County in early September, and authorities have recovered all the items that were reported stolen. Continue reading…
View ArticleTwo Arrested in Hockley County on Drug Charges
Two people are arrested on drug related charges in Hockley County. The Hockley County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on November 15, 2012 in the 2300 block of East...
View ArticleTexas Rangers Arrest Anton Man
Texas Rangers have arrested one Anton man for murder after receiving a call for assistance from the Hockley County Sheriff’s Office. Continue reading…
View ArticleTeen Arrested for Murder
A Hockley County teen has been arrested and charged for the murder of his father. Continue reading…
View ArticlePerson of Interest in Murder Case Arrested on Drug Charge
Ricky Don Henderson, the person of interest in the Jeannie Quinn murder case, has been arrested but on an unrelated drug charge. Continue reading…
View ArticleHockley County Sheriff's Office Searching for 2 Missing Men
The Hockley County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding 2 men who went missing earlier this month. Continue reading…
View ArticleReports of Officer Impersonation Between Ropesville and Lubbock
The Hockley County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of suspicious activity between Ropesville and the Lubbock County Line along US Highway 62/82. Continue reading…
View ArticleShooting Victim Identified as Burglary Suspect in Levelland
A man who was found with a gunshot wound in Levelland on Wednesday, February 17th has been identified as a burglary suspect. Continue reading…
View ArticleLubbock County Sheriff's SWAT Commander Killed During Standoff
The standoff that started Friday afternoon in Levelland turned into a shootout in which four members of law enforcement were wounded. One of the four later died in Levelland Continue reading…
View ArticleAuthorities Apprehend Suspect in Deadly Shooting in Levelland
Lubbock County Sheriff's Office SWAT Commander Sgt. Josh Bartlett was killed Thursday afternoon. The suspect, a 22 year-old man, was arrested at 11:30pm on Thursday. Continue reading…
View ArticleIdentity of Woman Killed in Hockley County Fire Revealed
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