Nurse Faces Trial for Child Care Negligence
A former nurse is on trial in Lubbock for allegedly failing to provide medical care to a ventilator-dependent infant.
Lubbock Crime News
Crime in Lubbock runs on criminal activity, law enforcement actions and justice system proceedings, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on reported incidents and the official response to public safety concerns.
Drug Crime
Federal Court Sentences Former Professor to 40 Years
A former Texas Tech professor received a 40-year prison sentence for his role in a fentanyl trafficking operation.
Accidents
Lubbock Fire Rescue Extinguishes Apartment Kitchen Fire
Emergency crews contained a blaze at an apartment complex located on Milwaukee Avenue today.
Violence
Lubbock Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Assault
Patrick Bradley received a three-year prison sentence following a plea deal related to a 2023 shooting incident.
Crime — General
Live Poll
Should podcasters be legally liable for claims made about individuals in unsolved criminal cases?
Lubbock Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over True Crime Podcast
The court ruled to dismiss a defamation claim filed against a podcast covering a two-decade-old Bailey County homicide case.
Property Crime
Live Poll
Do you feel your local area is safe for community-based nonprofit programs and property?
Thief Steals Trailer from Lubbock Nonprofit
A trailer containing event equipment worth $18,000 was stolen from a storage facility.
More in Crime
This section follows local investigations, court proceedings, departmental policy shifts and safety initiatives. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Cases in this area often hinge on regional cooperation between agencies and the capacity of the local courts to handle active dockets. Staffing levels at departments and the outcome of high-profile cases define the cadence of the reporting.