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PLPD LEGAL BRIEF: Do Police Have to Read Miranda Rights Every Time Someone Is Arrested?No.Miranda warnings are generally...
10/21/2026

PLPD LEGAL BRIEF: Do Police Have to Read Miranda Rights Every Time Someone Is Arrested?
No.
Miranda warnings are generally required when a person is:

• In custody, and
• Being questioned by police

An arrest does not automatically mean Miranda must be read immediately.
If police do not plan to question someone, Miranda may not be required at that point.

**Bottom line:** Miranda is about custodial interrogation, not simply being handcuffed or arrested.

10/15/2026

Good Morning! Calhoun County Emergency Communications Division advises phones are operational again. For non-emergencies police/fire/ems contact them at 361-553-4408. For follow-up with a detective or administration issues contact us directly at 361-552-3788.

During this week's Council meeting Cpl. Gregory, Officer Sandoval, and Officer Smith were recognized with life saving aw...
10/14/2026

During this week's Council meeting Cpl. Gregory, Officer Sandoval, and Officer Smith were recognized with life saving awards for their immediate action in performing life saving measures.

10/14/2026

Calhoun County Emergency Communications Division is experienceing a fiber line outage. If you have a non-emergency contact 361-920-5363.

When Is Trespassing Criminal?Criminal trespass usually requires two things:• You are on someone else’s property without ...
10/13/2026

When Is Trespassing Criminal?

Criminal trespass usually requires two things:

• You are on someone else’s property without permission, and
• You were told not to enter or were told to leave and refused.

Notice can be given verbally, by signs, fencing, or other methods allowed by law.

Bottom line: Being somewhere you are not wanted is not always enough. Notice matters.

Texas Penal Code § 30.05

💚 World Mental Health DayMental health matters, and asking for help is a sign of strength.If you or someone you know nee...
10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day

Mental health matters, and asking for help is a sign of strength.

If you or someone you know needs support, local resources are available right here in our community.

🔗 Local Support Services: https://www.portlavaca.gov/342/Local-Support-Services

You are not alone, and help is closer than you may think.

10/08/2026
10/08/2026

National Night Out/Community Expo 2026 Hampton by Hilton

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Port Lavaca, TX
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