Texas City Police Department

Catalytic converter etching makes it more challenging for thieves to sell stolen catalytic converters, as the marked parts can be easily identified. On Friday, June 5, we are proud to partner with the Gulf Coast Auto Crimes Task Force to offer this important service for free at Saba Motors.

Contact us at (409) 643-5720 to schedule an appointment for this free service on June 5.

This week, Team TCPD also celebrated National Police Week by showing appreciation for our officers in a particularly delicious way. To show their gratitude to the team, our chiefs and command staff rolled up their sleeves and made homemade gumbo and fresh boudin balls for our officers!

The food was great, but what we enjoyed even more was the opportunity to come together and thank our officers for everything they do to keep our community safe.

Please join us in recognizing and thanking law enforcement officers everywhere during Police Week.

This week is National Police Week, a time when we pause to thank all of the officers who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our community, and to honor those who gave their lives to do so.

The Galveston County Peace Officers Memorial is always a meaningful part of the week, where our team pays tribute to Officers O.E. Evans and W.C. Simmons, Texas City police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Officer Evans' End of Watch was February 13, 1928, and Officer Simmons' End of Watch was July 13, 1974.

We have not forgotten the service of these officers, nor will we ever. We take pride in keeping their memories with us through a permanent display in the front of our Criminal Justice Center, which includes pencil rubbings of their names from the Washington D.C. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

Congratulations to Team TCPD's own Captain Brandon Shives on being named Officer of the Year by the 50 Club of Galveston County!

Captain Shives was honored for his recognizing service, leadership and dedication to public safety.

When presenting the award to Captain Shives, the organization highlighted that his service our department's Patrol Captain and SWAT Commander, saying, "Highly respected by his team, he leads from the front with unwavering professionalism and integrity."

Congratulations to Captain Shives on this well-deserved honor!

A local man faces multiple felony charges following a joint investigation into a copper theft at an industrial site earlier this month.

On Monday, May 4, Marathon GBR contacted our department to report a felony theft of copper from a secured lay-down yard on their property. Our Criminal Investigations and Crime Suppression Unit immediately launched an investigation, in close coordination with the Marathon GBR Security Team.

The collaborative effort led to the identification and apprehension of 47-year-old Collins Tully, a resident of Texas City.

Tully was arrested and officially charged with the following offenses:

• Theft of Property (State Jail Felony) | Bond set at $60,000
• Fraudulent Use of Identification (Third-Degree Felony) | Bond set at $60,000

We would like to thank the Marathon GBR Security Team for their partnership and the information they shared throughout the investigation, which led to the swift resolution of this case.

🔵 $5,000 reward -- Assistance needed in homicide investigation

We are asking for your help regarding a fatal shooting that happened last week on May 4, 2026.

At approximately 10:54 p.m. on Monday, May 4, Texas City police officers responded to a weapons offense at 8601 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, where they discovered Prince Pratt, 19, of Texas City, with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital, where he tragically passed away.

Our detectives are looking for witnesses and/or video footage (dashcam, doorbell, mobile, etc.) from the area at the time of the incident.

If you have any information, please contact:

🔵 Detective Barba: (409) 643-5823
🔵 Detective Williamson: (409) 643-5738

If you prefer to provide tips anonymously, you can contact Mainland Communities Crime Stoppers at (409) 945-8477.

This week, we proudly recognize National Correctional Officers and Employees Week and want to take a moment to honor all of the men and women who make up this important part of Team TCPD.

Their work may often go unseen, but their service never goes unnoticed.

It’s a job that requires integrity, vigilance and compassion — qualities that our team embodies. Their work is vital to the safety and strength of our community.

Please join us in thanking and celebrating our correctional officers and employees. We are grateful for their service and the impact they make every day.

You can now check our list of unclaimed, found and/or abandoned property online at tcfoundproperty.com

If you see an item that belongs to you, please email [email protected] to set an appointment for pickup. Walk-ins are not allowed, and you must show a valid driver's license or ID card to up property.

Congratulations to Class #39 of our Citizens Police Academy! After getting a behind-the-scenes look at our department, meeting many of our officers and learning about our operations and the different divisions, these men and women officially graduated and will always be an honorary part of Team TCPD.

To all of the men and women who were part of Class 39, thank you for sharing your time with us each week and collaborating with us! We have enjoyed getting to know each of you, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with you in the future.