AMARILLO

Amarillo Crime News

Coverage of crime in Amarillo focuses on incidents, law enforcement, the justice system and public safety. Reporting reaches from individual reports to the policies that govern police operations.


Drug Crime

Drug Crime

Amarillo Police Arrest Two on Methamphetamine Charges

Authorities apprehended two men following a foot pursuit and the seizure of over 140 grams of methamphetamine.

Amarillo Police Arrest Two on Methamphetamine Charges

Accidents

Accidents

Semi Overturn Closes Eastbound I-40 in Amarillo

Authorities have shut down eastbound I-40 near FM 1912 following an overturned semi-truck incident.


Crime — General

Crime — General

Amarillo Man Faces Federal Gun Charges

Authorities charged a convicted felon with illegal firearm possession following a traffic stop near I-27.

Amarillo Man Faces Federal Gun Charges

Property Crime

Live Poll

Do you feel safe from property crime in your neighborhood?

Property Crime

Crime Stoppers Offers $1,000 Reward in Burglary

Amarillo Crime Stoppers is seeking information leading to the arrest of a male burglary suspect captured on surveillance video.

Crime Stoppers Offers $1,000 Reward in Burglary

Financial Crime

Financial Crime

Adonay Ramirez Enters Plea in Counterfeit Case

The defendant faces federal charges after authorities found forged securities and fraudulent IDs during a traffic stop.

Adonay Ramirez Enters Plea in Counterfeit Case

More in Crime

Coverage takes in law enforcement investigations, court proceedings and trials, public safety initiatives and reports from the justice system. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal patterns often dictate shifts in the volume of reports, while police response times vary based on the scale of the incident. Changes in departmental leadership or budget allocations often define how these issues evolve over time.