Dallas Police Department

Chief Comeaux met with New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick and her executive team today.

Our team shared valuable conversations on public safety, collaboration, and the importance of learning from one another as major city agencies.

This was one stop our team is making during the Major Cities Chiefs Conference this week. Opportunities like this remind us that strong partnerships make stronger communities.

“Operation Safe Streets,” the Dallas Police Department’s mission to fight human trafficking, targets both the criminals who traffic victims for profit, and the buyers who continue the cycle of exploitation. During a one-day operation in March, 26 suspects were arrested after agreeing to pay an undercover officer for s*x. All are charged with Solicitation of Prostitution, a state jail felony. Dallas PD is committed to breaking up these criminal markets and providing resources and care for survivors of human trafficking and s*xual exploitation.

Happy Easter from the Dallas Police Department!

On April 2, 2026, Dallas Police officers turned a routine patrol into a race against time when they found a woman unresponsive and fighting to breathe in a Northwest Dallas parking lot.
Recognizing the signs of a possible overdose, officers acted immediately, administering two doses of Narcan while a Good Samaritan jumped in to perform CPR. Together, they refused to give up.
Paramedics arrived and took over.
Today, that woman is alive and has since been released from the hospital.
This is what service looks like. Not just enforcing the law, but saving lives.

Today, the Dallas Police Department honored fallen officer Senior Corporal Richard A. Lawrence, #3066, with a ceremonial street topper at 8383 La Prada Drive.

On November 9, 1993, Senior Corporal Lawrence was patrolling an apartment complex and discovered two individuals attempting to steal a truck. A gun fight ensued and Senior Corporal Lawrence died from injuries he sustained during the incident.

Senior Corporal Lawrence was a dedicated public servant who was highly decorated with over 100 commendations and two lifesaving awards. By any measure his accolades were a demonstration of not only his professionalism, but his unquestionable commitment to serving the Dallas community.

Chief Comeaux, members of the command staff and the Department, along with members of Senior Corporal Lawrence's family were in attendance for the unveiling.

***Update***

Evelin Soto-Gutierrez has been safely located.

***Critical Missing***

The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Evelin Soto-Gutierrez.

On April 2, 2026, at approximately 3:50 p.m., Evelin was last seen walking in the 9500 block of Brockbank Drive and may be in need of assistance.

She is described as a 9-year-old Hispanic female. Evelin has brown eyes, black hair, is 4'5 feet tall, and has a thin build. She was wearing a light green sweater, black pants, and a pink backpack at the time of her disappearance.

Persons with information are asked to call the Police Department at 9-1-1 or (214) 671-4268.

Heads up Dallas – this isn’t an April Fool’s joke! Today, the Dallas Police Department and the United States Marshals Service are starting a new fugitive apprehension initiative called “Operation We Got You” running through May 8. This operation will focus on suspects wanted for violent offenses to get them off the street and in jail to keep our City safe.
This operation has already resulted in one arrest: 19-year-old Eric Lampkin-Scarborough was arrested by the U.S. Marshals’ North Texas Fugitive Task Force who was wanted for insufficient bonds related to a felony Prohibited Weapon charge and a misdemeanor Evading Arrest or Detention charge from 2024. During his arrest as part of Operation We Got You, officers recovered four guns, including one reported stolen, and one converted to fire automatically. Officers also seized 25.5 grams of fentanyl, 24 grams of crack co***ne, 3.9 grams of methamphetamine and more than $1,900 in currency.
The Dallas Police Fugitive Unit and the North Texas Fugitive Task Force are actively looking for additional suspects with violent felony warrants, and the public can help this effort: Call CrimeStoppers at 214-373-TIPS (8477) and get paid for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of felony offenses.

Senior Corporal Ryan McCarrick is recognized as Officer of the Month for his dedication to fighting financial crimes, protecting vulnerable victims, and bringing offenders to justice while elevating the standard of service for the Dallas community.

Honoring the women who answer the call. Thank you to the brave women of the Dallas Police Department for your dedication to justice and service.