Luling Police Department

On behalf of the men and women of the Luling Police Department, I extend our most heart felt condolences to the Family of Trooper Sergio Romero as well as the men and women of the Texas Department of Public Safety

It is with great sadness that DPS announces the death of Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Sergio Romero.

Trooper Romero was attempting to conduct a traffic stop along US-287 near Childress, around 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, when a truck-tractor semi-trailer pulled out in front of him, causing his patrol unit to collide with the vehicle. Trooper Romero died on scene.

Trooper Romero answered the call to serve each day with honor and remained steadfast in his commitment to protecting and serving Texans. The DPS family will never forget the ultimate sacrifice he made in service of this state.

Full release: bit.ly/4vZULmw

Joosep is an international student from Estonia who has come to the United States to sell educational books through Southwestern Advantage. He has obtained a solicitor’s permit from City hall and will have a photo ID badge. He will be in the area for the next few weeks.

Three of our newest Dispatchers attended Basic Telecommunicator Licensing Course these past couple of weeks at CAPCOG to earn their license. We would like to congratulate TCO’s Grauke, Farias and Storie for passing their test and becoming Licensed Telecommunications Officers.

Happy first year work anniversary Melissa! It’s hard to imagine our team without you now. Thanks for fitting in so effortlessly and bringing such a positive energy to the department.

We were honored to spend some time with the kids attending Camp Fun Zone this summer.
We went over what the day for Officer Douglas looks like, why we would and wouldn’t call 911 and all the different ways we help the community.
Telecommunication Officer Castillo even acted out what kids would hear on the other end of the phone if they would ever need to call 911. Thank you to Brittaney and her staff for having us!!
Parents, this was a great opportunity for us to share information with your young kids. Such as, needing their full name and address if an emergency ever arises should they need to dial 911.

Had a nice visit from Watermelon Thump candidate Vic Reyes yesterday. Thank you for the cupcakes and cake pops, they were delicious!! We wish you luck on your campaign.

Check out what’s happening at our Animal Shelter!! Cathy and her team do a wonderful job taking care of these precious fur babies! It takes a village and the support of the community to make it a safe and functioning facility.

There’s a very exciting Volunteer run project happening at our shelter on Sunday!

The Luling Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping lost, abandoned, and homeless animals in the Luling community. Through adoptions, volunteer support, fundraising, and daily care, LAWS works tirelessly to give dogs and cats a second chance at finding loving homes. The organization was created to support the City of Luling Animal Shelter and has helped save hundreds of animals that may not have otherwise had that opportunity. (City of Luling)

Our All Paws on Deck for LAWS project is all about giving back to the people and animals who make this mission possible. By refreshing and revitalizing the shelter space, we hope to create a warmer, more welcoming environment for the dedicated staff, volunteers, and the animals waiting for their forever families.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/all-paws-on-deck-for-laws

This week, we recognize National EMS Week 2026 and extend our sincere appreciation to the dedicated EMTs, paramedics, and emergency medical personnel who serve our community every day.

We extend a special recognition and thanks to our Caldwell County ESD #5.

Thank you for responding to emergencies at all hours, often under difficult and stressful circumstances, while providing compassionate care to residents during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

We appreciate you!

This morning at about 9:12 AM, the Luling Police Department received information that an individual had threatened his wife and claimed he might carry out a mass shooting at a local business here in Luling. Our officers responded immediately, and we were quickly joined by our partners from the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, Precinct 2 Constable’s Office, Texas DPS, and the Guadalupe and Gonzales County Sheriff’s Offices.

Together, units secured the business, checked on employees and patrons, and searched the area for the suspect and his vehicle. He was not found at the location. Using information from the Flock Safety camera system, we learned the suspect had already left the city, traveling south on US 183. That information was shared with the Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office, who located the vehicle, pursued it, and safely took the suspect into custody.

I want to thank every agency that stepped in to help today. Their quick coordination and teamwork brought this situation to a safe conclusion.

Please know that the safety of our community remains our top priority, and we will continue working every day to keep Luling protected and informed.

~Chief K-B

🚨🚔National Police Week🚨🚔

We extend our deepest appreciation to the dedicated members of the Luling Police Department for the work they do each and every day to serve and protect our community. The role of a police officer requires courage, patience and compassion.
We honor the heroes who make the ultimate sacrifice.