Eagle Lake Police Department

10/15/2026

Chief Donald Chaney hosted Taser Training for the Eagle Lake Police Department and surrounding law enforcement agencies.

Eagle Lake police officers successfully completed the training and earned their Taser certifications.

The Eagle Lake Police Department remains committed to ongoing professional development and training to ensure our officers are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the highest level of service and safety to our citizens and visitors.

Training today for a safer tomorrow! 💙🚔

10/09/2026

🚨🚨 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 🚨🚨

On October 9, 2026, at approximately 1145 hours, The Eagle Lake Police Department with assistance from the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office, responded to an aggravated robbery reported in the 100 block of West Main Street in Eagle Lake, Texas.

Following further investigation, the suspect was located in the 100 block of West Union Street and taken into custody at approximately 1422 hours.

The suspect was booked into the Colorado County Jail on a charge of Aggravated Robbery, a first-degree felony.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The information contained in this press release is provided for public information purposes and reflects the information available at the time of release. Any charges referenced are allegations, and the case remains subject to the judicial process.

10/05/2026

Here's a message from Chief Chaney about National Night Out!! Join Us for a Night of Unity and Fun!

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 6
⏰ Time: 5:30 to 7:30 pm
📍Location: Downtown on The Square

- Pizza & Drinks provided
- Bounce House
- Meet your local first responders
- Promoting Police/ Community Partnerships

Get ready for an evening of community connection and awareness like no other! This year's National Night Out will provide entertainment, education, and togetherness that you won't want to miss!

09/25/2026

We are always here, ready to serve and protect our community. 💙🚔

09/24/2026

09/13/2026

📣⁉️ ARE YOU MISSING YOUR PETS? 🐶🐶

Two French Bulldogs have been found in the area of Melody Ln. and Burns Ave.

Due to the popularity of this breed, we want to make sure these pups are returned to their rightful owner. Anyone claiming the dogs will be asked to provide a description and/or photo to verify ownership.

🐾 If these are your dogs, please contact the Eagle Lake Police Department. Sgt. Botard will put you in contact with the gentleman who is currently caring for them.

Thankfully, the gentleman housing them is also a French Bulldog owner and is familiar with the breed and their needs. ❤️ They are being well cared for while we work to locate their family.

📣 Please share and help us get these pups back home! 🏡🐾

08/04/2026

🚨🚨 We need YOUR HELP 🚨🚨

On August 2, 2026, the Eagle Lake Police Department responded to a reported burglary at the Eagle Lake Municipal Golf Course, located at 210 Golf Course Road. Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals responsible for this offense.

During the investigation, officers determined that multiple golf cart storage units had been unlawfully entered. Several personal golf carts were removed from the storage areas, and additional property was damaged during the incident. It is believed that there are multiple suspects responsible.

Police are requesting assistance from residents and businesses with surveillance cameras, doorbell cameras, or other security recording systems. Officers are seeking video footage from the early morning hours of August 2, 2026 between the hours of 3:00 AM to 6:00 AM that may have captured the suspects, stolen golf carts, suspicious vehicles, or other activity related to this investigation.

Golf carts connected to this investigation were recovered or reported to have been observed in the confirmed following areas:

Intersection of North Street and Stephens Street
600 Block of Melody Lane
200 Block of FM 3013 East
North McCarty Avenue
West Waverly Road
100–1500 blocks of East State Street

Anyone with surveillance footage from these areas, or who witnessed suspicious activity during the relevant time frame to is urged to contact the Eagle Lake Police Department at 979-234-2727. If you would like to report any tips anonymously please see the options below.

This case remains under investigation.

REMINDER

Please do not attempt to approach or confront any suspect. All information should be reported directly to Crime Stoppers or local law enforcement.

Please forward your tips to Crime Stoppers by...

1. Submitting your tips using our P3 System
( https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=1148&C=&T= )
2. Calling the Tip Hot Line at 1(866)522-8477
3. Text “TIP4CASH” to 274637.
🔹Crimestoppers will offer a reward for information leading to the identity and arrest of the individual(s) involved in this case.
All information provided to Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous. In order to receive your reward, you must provide the tip directly to Crimestoppers and follow-up to get paid.

07/07/2026

‼️📢 REMINDER - KID’S MOVIE NIGHT WILL BE HELD NEXT WEEK - TUESDAY, JULY 14.

📣📣Did someone say movie night???

Make sure to join the Eagle Lake Police Department for their next movie night on Tuesday, July 14th at 6PM!🍿🍿🍿

06/24/2026

📣📣Did someone say movie night???

Make sure to join the Eagle Lake Police Department for their next movie night on Tuesday, July 14th at 6PM!🍿🍿🍿

06/03/2026

🎬🍿 What an amazing start to Summer Movie Nights 2026!

A huge THANK YOU to the Eagle Lake community for making our first movie night such a fun and successful event.

We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you and appreciate your continued trust and support. Events like these remind us that strong communities are built through connection, involvement, and working together.

We can’t wait to do it again on Tuesday, July 7th. 💙