Police Department | Abilene, TX

Abilene Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charge

The Abilene Police Department Cyber Crimes arrested 66-year-old Rickylee Stafford on January 14, 2021. Read on...
Cyber Crimes Arrests Abilene Man for Child Sex Crimes

The Abilene Police Department’s Cyber Crimes Unit served a search and arrest warrant and arrested 23-year-old Yu Zhong on Friday, January 15, 2021. Read on...
Second Community Response Team Hits Abilene Streets

The Abilene Police and Fire Departments along with the Betty Hardwick Center announce the deployment of Abilene’s second Community Response Team. Read on...
APD Cyber Crimes Arrest Snyder Man

Abilene Police Department Cyber Crimes arrested 46-year-old Jerry Bledsoe of Snyder for Third Degree Felony Possession/Promotion of Child Pornography. Read on...
APD Stepping Up DWI Patrol for the Holidays

The Abilene Police Department wants drivers to know officers will step up DWI enforcement for the holidays. Read on...
Fatal Early Morning Crash

The Abilene Police Department Traffic Division is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a 46-year-old Abilene man. Read on...
APD Arrests 3 Men for Child Sex Crimes

The Abilene Police Department Special Victim Unit detectives arrested two males following an investigation of a sexual assault of a child. Read on...
Holiday Scams Increasing

APD Fraud and Cyber Crimes would like to remind citizens to be aware of three common online scams that seem to increase during the holiday season. Read on...
Abilene Suspect Sentenced for 28 Years in Federal Prison and 15 Years Supervised Release

On March 31, 2020, Detectives with the Abilene Police Department Cyber Crimes Division began an investigation into the alleged uploading of Child Pornography through a tip received by the National Center for Exploited and Missing Children Read on...
Detectives Seeking Possible Victims

On December 4, 2020, 50-year-old masseuse Michael Walden was arrested and charged with Second Degree Felony Sexual Assault. Read on...
Abilene Man Arrested on Drug Charges

Abilene Police Department Special Operation Division arrested 39-year-old Colby Smith of Abilene. Read on...
Fatal Pedestrian Crash

On Monday, November 16, 2020, at approximately 6:30 pm, the Abilene Police Department responded to a call for service of a major motor vehicle collision in the 3100 block of South 1st Street. Read on...
Multi-Vehicle Crash

At approximately 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2020, police were called out to a multi-vehicle crash in the 2800 Block of East Highway 80. Read on...
Fatal Motorcycle Crash in North Abilene

A 31-year-old Clyde man died in a motorcycle crash on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Read on...
Police Department Award and Promotion Ceremony

The Abilene Police Department will host an award and promotion ceremony to announce the promotion of two officers to the rank of Sergeant and award Life-Saving awards to 3 other individuals. Read on...
Hit and Run Investigation

The Abilene Police Department Traffic Investigation is looking for information on a hit-and-run which left a 40-year-old female pedestrian in critical condition. Read on...
Multiple Vehicle Crash in North Abilene

The Abilene Police Department Traffic Division is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that sent four people to the hospital with two being air-lifted to the Metroplex with serious injuries. Read on...
Fatal Crash in North Abilene

A 30-year-old female from Abilene was killed in a vehicle crash in North Abilene. Read on...
North Abilene Credit Union Robbery

Detectives with the Abilene Police Department are working a robbery of a north Abilene credit union that occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Read on...
Police Warn of Thieves Targeting Your Credit Card Information at Gas Pumps

The Abilene Police Department was called to the Shell gas station at 1389 Sayles Blvd. on Saturday, September 26, in reference to credit card skimming devices located in three of the gas pumps. Read on...

I am so thankful for the privilege of serving in a city committed to providing its citizens with exceptional services while maintaining a family-oriented atmosphere for its employees.

Thank you to our community for the confidence you have in the women and men of this agency. Abilene Police Department is committed to excellence in our approach to reducing crime. We value working in partnership with our community, ensuring a safe environment for families as we lead with dignity and respect.

As newcomers to Abilene, my family and I have been welcomed with open arms. We look forward to making new friends, learning, and being active in this great city.

Marcus Dudley
Chief of Police

Email: apd-administration-user-group@abilenetx.gov